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Asked for male, 32 years old from Delhi
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Hello Doctor I need your help with regards to my father health, brief history of his medical treatment going on: 1. My father in the month of Nov 2017 diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Stage 4, 2. His prostate is spread to back bone and some parts of lungs being Bone Metastasis. His PSA level done in Nov 2017 shown level 782 3. His radiation therapy has been already completed with forties Hospital 4. He has been recommended with zoledronic acid every month with First dose given on 15th Nov 2017 and second on 15th Dec 2017 and zoladex injection every 3 month with first dose on 15th Nov 2017 next due in Feb 2018 5. Doctor after radiation therapy had suggested oral medicine i.e Abiraterone 1000 mg dose is given every day along with prednisone dose. 6. On 14th Jan 2017 his second PSA was done with reduce level of 41. Now doctor is suggesting to continue with the same Oral Medicine along with zoledronic Acid and Zoladex every 3 months We need your advice on the treatment being given to my Father as we keep getting suggestions on going for chemotherapy or other domestic treatment. We would like to do the best for my father’s health. Regards Vaibhav.

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MS Surgery, M.Ch. Urology

Urologist•Vadodara
Hi, abiraterone and zoledronic acid are good choices. But instead of zoladex which would cost you about 15 to 16k every 3 months, you can get his testes removed surgically in about 30k. Same effect. If abiraterone doesn't work go for chemo.
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Homeopath•Visakhapatnam
The early abortion method is not suitable for everyone and there are certain factors that mean you are not eligible for treatment this way. These factors are:
If you are 35 year old or over and smoke 10 or more cigarettes each day
If it is thought that you have an ectopic pregnancy
If you have a past medical history of heart disease, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease
If you are taking long term anti corticosteroids (taken for arthritis)
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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No, cyst are because of hormonal imbalance not infection. Pcod/pcos is a common hormonal disorder in women which can lead to weight gain and irregular periods. While most women depend on pills to deal with it, these simple changes in your lifestyle will help you deal with the condition in a better way.
1.Nutritional approach: deficiency of micronutrients contributes to insulin insensitivity and compromise ovarian function. So,
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