It sounds like your dad has had all the typical type of treatments that I've read about.  Not sure what trial he was on (name).  I haven't heard about prostrate cancer in the bones actually going just kept at bay so that was interesting.  I don't know what city you're in but there is a newish PSMA scan which is more accurate that the previous PSMA.  Not every hospital has one of these. This proved to be true as it showed up my husband's cancer much better than the test he'd had not too many months previous.  Have a look on an America site HealthUnlocked and go into Advanced  Prostrate Cancer.  There are lots of men's PC histories and also men who I think have a medical background who shed some light on things you ask about.  I've found it excellent and always.  My favourite person is 'fisherman' .  Because there are so many men posting on the site I always find something that relates to what my husband is going through.  Also most of the trials both in US and OZ are discussed on the site with  American, Australian and men from other countries have been on and these share how things have gone for them.   ... View more

Lost, It's a very easy book to read because each chapter is about one person's experiences and how they coped with it.  Like the Lindt Cafe, the landslide a Thredbo and the Port Arthur shooting.    ... View more

I can't give you any insight on what to do that will really help.   I haven't been in your position but don't think the pain and angusih go.  I've read Leigh Sales book and with the various life expeiences she talked with others about who had lost so many loved ones in the worst situations there doesn't seem to be any way but to just do one day at a time.  Just a platitude I know.  Others on this site will be in a much better position than I am to give you advice but I wanted to write to say I'm so sorry you've had this experience.  One consulation should be that you sought intervention from a doctor who's prepared to take on very difficult/pretty hopeless cases even if it didn't help you'll always know you gave it your very best shot.  I hope with time the memories will ease the pain a bit.  ... View more

Hi.  My husband too has prostrate cancer but advanced prostrate cancer and apart from doing the normal google searches I have got great help and information from an American support group HealthUnlocked.  Most men post but also some wives and partners.  What I have found is that they are positive about their condition and are very knowledgeable about all the medicines used to treat prostrate cancer and the various trials going on.  I know every person is different and this is acknowledged.  The other resource I've found invaluable is the Prostrate Cancer Foundation's (PCF) Guidelines from the States also.  You can download this.  It is amazing and deals with every stage of prostrate cancer.  Even though it's published in America, trials taking place in Australia are mentioned.     Hope this helps.  ... View more