Prostate cancer
Finding the right ADT for the right patientNathaniel (69 years old)
Nathaniel, 69 years old, used to be a GP before his retirement. Due to increasing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) despite an alpha-blocker, he visits his own GP. After workup, he is now diagnosed with unfavourable intermediate-risk PCa.
- Pathology findings:
- T2cN0M0
- Prostate biopsy: ISUP grade 3 (Gleason score 4+3)
- PSA: 15 ng/ml
- Medical history: diet-controlled diabetes, moderate LUTS
- Currently not sexually active
Having discussed all treatment options, he decided to have a short course of ADT (6 months) with EBRT 60 Gy in 20 fractions.