Query on stages

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Hello,

I wondered if anyone could help as I am very confused with my dad's diagnosis. He says he has locally advanced prostate cancer stage 4 a and b. I don't understand the a and b, shouldn't it be one or the other and if it is locally advanced surely it can't be b?

Is advanced stage 4b?

I would also like to ask if anyone is aware you can ask for braccythetapy as a boost for this stage.

Any help very gratefully received.

Rachel23 over 1 year ago in reply to Richards Dad

Yes I've been reading it seems to be the best treatment. I'm going to pursue this. Thanks so much for help.

Richards Dad over 1 year ago in reply to Rachel23

Yes has to be a good thing hope you make some progress Luv to you both.

Munster over 1 year ago

Hi Rachel23

My understanding is that stage 4 Prostate Cancer is an advanced-stage prostate cancer that has spread (metastasized) to distant sites or to the lymph nodes. It's further divided into two substages, listed below.

Stage 4A: The cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes but may or may not have spread to nearby tissues.
Stage 4B: The cancer has spread to another area of the body, such as the bones or distant lymph nodes.

Hope this helps

All of the best.

Munster

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