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Category: Indigo

Indigo (Relapsed Disease) occurs when surgery, radiation, or some form of focal therapy fail to cure the disease. Men who are Low-Indigo are judged to be at very low risk for harboring any lymph node metastases. To qualify as Low-Indigo the PSA must be under 0.5 after previous surgery, less than 5.0 after previous radiation or focal therapy and the PSA doubling time must be over 8 months. In addition, the original Stage of Blue prior to initial therapy with surgery, radiation or focal therapy must be Sky, Low- or Basic-Teal. Men with High-Indigo have metastases, but only into the pelvic lymph nodes. The metastases are proven to exist by either by surgery or with scans showing unequivocal pelvic node involvement. Scans and surgical pelvic lymph node staging in men with Basic-Indigo show no overt lymph node metastases. However, in men with Basic-Indigo, various factors suggest a significant likelihood that microscopic pelvic lymph node disease is present. Such factors include higher PSA levels, a fast PSA doubling time or a Stage of Blue prior to initial treatment with surgery or radiation that was higher than Basic-Teal. The intensity of treatment selected for Low-Indigo may be relatively mild since less aggressive therapy may be curative and further options can subsequently be implemented if necessary. Aggressive combination therapy is often used for Basic- and High-Indigo for two reasons: To enhance longevity and to eliminate the need for lifelong hormonal therapy, resulting in a better quality of life.

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Find out about PSMA PET Imaging on Prostate Pros Podcast

COUNTDOWN. MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Have you subscribed the PROSTATE PROS podcast? Be one of the first to know about a new podcast release! Questions about prostate cancer you want to …

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The Imaging Advancement: PSMA PET Scan for Tracking Prostate Cancer Spread

The PSMA PET Scan is changing the way doctors decide what treatments to recommend for prostate cancer. Accurate assessment of a cancer spread is essential. Until now, physicians estimated the …

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PROSTATE PROS Episode 9: The Intelligence of Immunotherapy

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/the-intelligence-of-immunotherapy “We hope and believe that men with advanced prostate cancer are going to see greater longevity and a better quality of life [with immunotherapy].  Even now, immunotherapy is …

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PROSTATE PROS Episode 8: Approaching Chemotherapy

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/pp-e008 Modern chemotherapy is much more tolerable and much more effective than what we previously had.” – Dr. Scholz  For many people the word chemotherapy triggers a lot of …

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Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals (TIP)

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Hormones play a large role in cancer growth.  They are also integral to treatment.  Testosterone is a key player. It originates mostly in the testicles and, …

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Making an Informed Decision about Prostate Cancer

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD What Is the Best Therapy for Me? This is one of the greatest questions for men with prostate cancer. How do you arrive at a reliable …

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Diet, Fitness and Supplements for Men with Prostate Cancer

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Unhealthy diets encourage prostate cancer’s growth and spread.  Consider Asia, where mortality from prostate cancer is eighteen times lower than in the United States.  Genetic factors …

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Advances in Testing for Prostate Cancer

When I was 10 years old, my mother lost a close friend to cancer.  I was too young to know anything about serious illness, but when I asked her why …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prostate Cancer After Diagnosis

(These FAQs are for men who have received an elevated PSA or have a definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. As medical oncologists who specialize in the treatment of prostate cancer …

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Fundamentals Required for Prostate Cancer Staging

BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD For prostate cancer patients, an optimal treatment plan is the most important factor for long-term survival, and finding that ideal treatment begins with accurate staging. The …

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