Prostate cancer
Finding the right ADT for the right patientRalph (67 years old)
Ralph is 67 years old and retired from his job as a carpenter. Over the years, he has built hundreds of treehouses. Ralph went to the doctor because of severe lower urinary tract symptoms and is now diagnosed with PCa.
Assessment summary:
- Bothersome LUTS (IPSS 18)
- Prostate volume: 100 ml
- T2bN0M0 based on DRE, MRI and bone scan
- Prostate biopsy: ISUP grade 4 (Gleason score 4+4)
- PSA: 23 ng/ml
- No comorbidities
- Currently not sexually active
He opts to undergo EBRT ± ADT.