Pain in the Hip

Scenario

Al is a 92 year old man who is having trouble walking. He tells you that he has prostate cancer. He undergoes a CT chest and pelvic XR. The PSA blood test returns at 48.

Tasks

1. Describe why you think prostate cancer is the problem.
2. As the ward intern, how would you manage this gentleman?

Opinion

Here is a copy of the oncologist's thoughts about this case - what was said and the presentation