Cancer Discussions, Cancer Treatment Options Forum - September 26th, 2009 - 4 Comments
Prostate Cancer?
I did not know what to make of this mornings news. A mixture of emptiness (not knowing what to think) and shock still pains my insides. My childhood crush, who I haven’t seen in over 2 years is possibly dying from prostate cancer. It has spread to his stomach.
I would like to ask if it is common among young men (20),
and if genetics plays a major role?
(He’s father died of prostate cancer before he was born.)
Does he have any chances of survival?
Genetics makes u more susceptible to getting cancer. Unfortunately what u have described does not sound good. The chances of surviving are not zero, but small. Just terrible news! Sorry to hear.
The prognosis for survival is not good. That your friend’s father also died (say under 40), suggests that genetics is involved.
Generally, postrate problems in men occur when they reach their 50s, and they are encouraged to be tested for PSA and have postrate examinations, generally every six months.
Prostate cancer is usually common in men over 50 while it is uncommon in men less than 45. Many factors, including genetics and diet, have been implicated in the development of prostate cancer. His father who had prostate cancer would suggest he acquired it genetically.
His chances of survival would depend on stage of his cancer now. It seems that it had already spread on other organs according to your description so it would depend on ho far it has gone and how big the tumors are if there ‘s any. The appearance of his cancer cells ( Gleason score) would also help to tell his prognosis. The doctor would know and is the one who can tell. Anyway, just by your brief description we cannot tell what is going on exactly. He may have the different treatments available as he is still young so let’s just extend prayers and your moral support would count a lot.
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America that affects 1 in 6 men. The older you are, the more likely you are to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Given his age and history though, there is a high likelihood that genetics may have played a big role. Figures show that prostate cancer has good survival rates if detected immediately. But from what I can gather, it has spread to his stomach.
His chances have likely gone down but it is not yet zero. I believe there is still hope for him. I do hope that he has gone to a doctor or started treatment. I suggest you be with him in his time of need. Give him all the support that you can. I’ll include him in my prayers.