Liver and Lung Mets | Advanced

Medical Oncologist Mark Scholz, MD, discusses the staging and treatment of metastatic prostate cancer that has spread to an organ such as the liver or lungs. These situations are rare and are most commonly seen in patients with rare, high-risk prostate cancer who have been on treatments for several years, but can also be present in men with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer. While organ metastases do signify one of the most dangerous stages of prostate cancer, it is important to remember that many patients in this situation have still been able to achieve disease control or even remission.
0:07 Can you explain the process by which prostate cancer spreads or metastasizes?
1:51 How effective are systemic therapies for metastases in the lung or liver?
2:57 How effective is spot radiation for prostate cancer metastases in the lung or liver? Is it safe?
3:50 What are SIR-Spheres and how do they treat prostate cancer metastases?
4:45 What are the side effects of SIR-Spheres, and what kind of screening should a patient go through to ensure the treatment will be safe?
5:43 Which type of doctor administers SIR-Spheres?
5:51 Which scans are best for looking for organ metastases?
7:00 Are there any treatments specifically for lung metastases?
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[@mwdonohoo]

Being BRCA2, I'm thankful for only Stage 4 prostate versus a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer right now. Need to keep finding things to be grateful for. Lost 41 yr old son to pancreatic cancer 3.5 years ago so I've witnessed both. Take care all.

[@KDean22]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY

[@brandywvstrong9673]

His did metastasized to his liver and had one spot on one of his lungs. The PSMA pet scan showed it showed up in the beginning of November. It was definitely a shock that it showed up in those areas.
🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@tomswoverland]

I’ve had Mets on my bones and lymph nodes. Hadn’t thought about it going to other places sounds a little more scary than what I have gone through. Thanks for the info. I’m always looking at your new videos to keep informed.

[@kawaahangar4570]

Thanks for the info.
Would it be possible to make a video about high volume bone metastatic de novo prostate cancer, newly diagnosed with high volume bone metastases?
Highly appreciate your videos.
Thanks 🙏

[@carledquist4039]

Such helpful information, as i am on this journey at the moment. Thanks so much for all that you share with us.

[@eazyemco]

Does ADT work on liver metastasis if it's found on diagnose?

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Thank you.

[@barrie888]

tks for a frank useful discussion

[@user-dz1fq2di1g]

😄😎 thank you for the info

[@andrewharms2460]

Thankyou

[@gvet47]

How long do you need to be on hormon therapy if your PSA goes down to 0.75 and can you restore some hormon to stop terrible day long sweats,?

[@commenter3194]

Will lu177 be considered for liver Mets?