Ashley asked:
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday. The doctor says it’s early and is extremely optimistic. I have read about it online and the prognosis looks good.
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday. The doctor says it’s early and is extremely optimistic. I have read about it online and the prognosis looks good.
Unfortunately, my father has multiple sclerosis that is pretty advanced as well. He was diagnosed over 25 years ago and is wheelchair bound. Will his multiple sclerosis have any effect on his prostate cancer prognosis?
Jennifer
Tags : Bound, Multiple Sclerosis, Prostate Cancer Prognosis
Categories : Cancer
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June 13th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Suzanne
My father had prostrate cancer and since they also found it early had no trouble curing it. I could be wrong but don’t see MS having any effect on the cancer.
Denisedds
June 14th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Cody
I don’t see why it would they are completely unrelated.
Don’t you think the doctor would have mentioned it if it were a factor?
pcheesewhiz
June 17th, 2009 at 9:25 am
George
Hi Ashley, I have had multiple sclerosis for twenty years now. Those of us with MS supposedly have compromised immune systems. As a consequence, we might have a more difficult time fighting off any other disease, inflammation or infection. That does not mean that we cannot survive cancer or any other disease. It simple means that we just might have a more difficult time. Many of us have a dual-diagnosis and live near normal life spans. My best wishes to you and your Dad.
Danielle D
June 19th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Franklin
Interestingly, one of the chemotherapy agents used for prostate cancer (novantrone) is also used in the treatment of severe multiple sclerosis. He may do surprisingly well!
Good luck to you and your family. God bless.
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