Sequential treatment of a patient with prostate cancer using radiation, hormonal and chemotherapy

Abstract

This article presents a patient with prostate cancer treated for 11 years. Primarily LHRH analogue was administered and an antiandrogen was added after 2 years. In 2009 the patient received prostate radiotherapy and then palliative irradiation of metastatic lesions in the bones. After finding castration-resistant prostate cancer, chemotherapy (docetaxel) was administered. Since February 2012 the patient has been receiving abiraterone acetate achieving marker and clinical remission as well as radiological stabilization. No significant deterioration in performance status (ECOG PS 0–1) is observed, moreover reduction in pain has been noted. The patient remains professionally active.