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deciding whether to do pluvicto with hemoglobin around 8
Metastatic prostate cancer to multiple lymph nodes, lungs, bone Mets to spine, ribs, pelvis, femur. PSA 22. Gleason 9. ADT for 7 years, failed zytiga after being on it for 3 years, failed 3 rounds of doxetaxol this past fall. Radiation treatments to pelvis in 2021 and spine, hip in 2023. Had BRCA mutations
Metastatic prostate cancer to multiple lymph nodes, lungs, bone Mets to spine, ribs, pelvis, femur. PSA 22. Gleason 9. ADT for 7 years, failed zytiga after being on it for 3 years, failed 3 rounds of doxetaxol this past fall. Radiation treatments to pelvis in 2021 and spine, hip in 2023. Had BRCA mutations
LJGD
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Low-T is associated with worse Prostate Cancer Specific Mortality probability after 6 months of ADT: Part III
Here are comparisons of the
Prostate Cancer Specific Mortality (PCSM) probability (%
) for two different testosterone levels (
Low-T and Normal-T
) and four different
Times After PSA Failure
from the Kaplan-Meier plot previously posted. (Atkins 2018). The median testosterone for
Here are comparisons of the
Prostate Cancer Specific Mortality (PCSM) probability (%
) for two different testosterone levels (
Low-T and Normal-T
) and four different
Times After PSA Failure
from the Kaplan-Meier plot previously posted. (Atkins 2018). The median testosterone for
janebob99
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Low-T is associated with worse Prostate Cancer Specific Mortality probability after 6 months of ADT: Part II
Here are comparisons of the Prostate Cancer Specific Mortality (PCSM) probability (%) for two different testosterone levels (Low-T and Normal-T)and three different Times After PSA Failure from Atkins (2018). he median testosterone for the Low-T group is T = 162 ng/dL [120-236], and I assumed an average
Here are comparisons of the Prostate Cancer Specific Mortality (PCSM) probability (%) for two different testosterone levels (Low-T and Normal-T)and three different Times After PSA Failure from Atkins (2018). he median testosterone for the Low-T group is T = 162 ng/dL [120-236], and I assumed an average
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
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bilateral oophorectomy at 34
Hi all, I am looking to hear from real people (you folks on this forum) about your experiences for a bilateral oophorectomy. I have been suffering with debilitating endometriosis symptoms for more than a decade and on Monday March 4th I saw a consultant about my treatment steps. She was the surgeon
Hi all, I am looking to hear from real people (you folks on this forum) about your experiences for a bilateral oophorectomy. I have been suffering with debilitating endometriosis symptoms for more than a decade and on Monday March 4th I saw a consultant about my treatment steps. She was the surgeon
HomebodyFig
in
Endometriosis UK
3 months ago
Fears confirmed
I posted previously on this long and tortuous journey to ( almost) a diagnosis. Almost because my concierge PCP gave me a heads up on the biopsy report which hasn’t been posted on my digital chart and I haven’t yet heard from my Urologist/ Onocologist. It’s been 4 mos since my annual checkup said my
I posted previously on this long and tortuous journey to ( almost) a diagnosis. Almost because my concierge PCP gave me a heads up on the biopsy report which hasn’t been posted on my digital chart and I haven’t yet heard from my Urologist/ Onocologist. It’s been 4 mos since my annual checkup said my
Willie51
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
3 months ago
Medicare Part D decision
So, I'm going on Medicare in April. I've enrolled in the Blue Cross Plan G Supplement plan and am now trying to decide which Part D plan to get for meds. At the moment my main concern is what it's going to cost for my new Abiraterone prescription. It looks like BCBS is going to be too expensive. Their
So, I'm going on Medicare in April. I've enrolled in the Blue Cross Plan G Supplement plan and am now trying to decide which Part D plan to get for meds. At the moment my main concern is what it's going to cost for my new Abiraterone prescription. It looks like BCBS is going to be too expensive. Their
fireandice123
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Relugolix/Orgovyx or Enzalutamide/Xtandi?
Good morning, all. I have updated my profile with my husband's history. But, long story short, he has been on ADT vacation for 13 months following succesful treatment of metastatic disease with Triplet Therapy (six rounds of Docetaxel, Lupron, and first Abieraterone plus Prednisone and then he switched
Good morning, all. I have updated my profile with my husband's history. But, long story short, he has been on ADT vacation for 13 months following succesful treatment of metastatic disease with Triplet Therapy (six rounds of Docetaxel, Lupron, and first Abieraterone plus Prednisone and then he switched
FaithOverFear104
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Magnesium, zinc and calcium
Nearly a year after ADT and all clear with testosterone recovering well. Been advised by a fellow runner to try a supplement of magnesium, zinc and calcium. The Onco has no objections. Are there reasons no too? Thank you.
Nearly a year after ADT and all clear with testosterone recovering well. Been advised by a fellow runner to try a supplement of magnesium, zinc and calcium. The Onco has no objections. Are there reasons no too? Thank you.
Runner1957
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
WORRIED ABOUT REOCCURRENCE???
Worried....
Stopped IMRT 1 year ago and stopped adt (4 mos) 9 months ago...
9/23/23 Blood Test PSA .1 --- PSA FREE undetectable and Testosterone was 98
3/4/24 Blood Test PSA .2 ----Psa Free Undetectable and Testosterone not in yet.
I am concerned about the increase
Worried....
Stopped IMRT 1 year ago and stopped adt (4 mos) 9 months ago...
9/23/23 Blood Test PSA .1 --- PSA FREE undetectable and Testosterone was 98
3/4/24 Blood Test PSA .2 ----Psa Free Undetectable and Testosterone not in yet.
I am concerned about the increase
JWS13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Testosterone volatility
My testosterone was measured @ 490 in 2014 when I was DX with PCa Gleason 6, it was measured again in 2016 at 463. It was not measured again until after I started on ADT and it has been >7 ever since. Is there a way for me to extrapolate what it would have been in 2021 when I was DX with Gleason
My testosterone was measured @ 490 in 2014 when I was DX with PCa Gleason 6, it was measured again in 2016 at 463. It was not measured again until after I started on ADT and it has been >7 ever since. Is there a way for me to extrapolate what it would have been in 2021 when I was DX with Gleason
Scout4answers
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Should the dose of Dutasteride be increased?
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
janebob99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Should the dose of Dutasteride be increased?
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
janebob99
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Low testosterone is associated with extremely poor survival metrics, post-ADT.
These companion plots compare: (A) median survival times, (B) PSA doubling times, and (C) Time to PSA Failure for two different levels of testosterone: Low and Normal. The low testosterone has a median value of 162 ng/dL [120-236] and the average normal T = 680 ng/dL. The cohort is 58 men with unfavorable
These companion plots compare: (A) median survival times, (B) PSA doubling times, and (C) Time to PSA Failure for two different levels of testosterone: Low and Normal. The low testosterone has a median value of 162 ng/dL [120-236] and the average normal T = 680 ng/dL. The cohort is 58 men with unfavorable
janebob99
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Low Testosterone reduces Survival by a huge amount.
This plot compares prostate cancer specific mortality probability versus time for two different levels of testosterone: Low and Normal. The low testosterone has a median value of 162 ng/dL [120-236] and the average normal T = 680 ng/dL. The cohort is 58 men with unfavorable intermediate risk who underwent
This plot compares prostate cancer specific mortality probability versus time for two different levels of testosterone: Low and Normal. The low testosterone has a median value of 162 ng/dL [120-236] and the average normal T = 680 ng/dL. The cohort is 58 men with unfavorable intermediate risk who underwent
janebob99
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
My own PSA values over time: 70% drop in just 3 months on Dutasteride and no ADT
Here are my own PSA values versus time plot. You can see there is an exponential rise in PSA starting at around 6/1/23, and doubling from PSA = 5 to 10 in about 8 months. My MRI at PSA = 10 showed a T3a tumor about 1.3 cm long (PIRADS 5). A subsequent targeted biopsy showed Gleason 3+4 in 4 cores,
Here are my own PSA values versus time plot. You can see there is an exponential rise in PSA starting at around 6/1/23, and doubling from PSA = 5 to 10 in about 8 months. My MRI at PSA = 10 showed a T3a tumor about 1.3 cm long (PIRADS 5). A subsequent targeted biopsy showed Gleason 3+4 in 4 cores,
janebob99
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Doubling Times and PSA acceleration - Part II
This is a more realistic schematic plot of PSA levels increasing over time at an ever faster rate (acceleration). What could cause this? My theory is that as the tumor grows, the number of androgen receptors (ARs) increases proportionally. That makes sense...more PCa cells inside a tumor...more ARs
This is a more realistic schematic plot of PSA levels increasing over time at an ever faster rate (acceleration). What could cause this? My theory is that as the tumor grows, the number of androgen receptors (ARs) increases proportionally. That makes sense...more PCa cells inside a tumor...more ARs
janebob99
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Non metastasis castrate resistant
When you are on ADT and become Non metastatic Castrate resistant and your testosterone levels are below zero, what is the cancer feeding off to cause the PSA to still rise? Hoping for your replies so as to give me some understanding. Thank you.
When you are on ADT and become Non metastatic Castrate resistant and your testosterone levels are below zero, what is the cancer feeding off to cause the PSA to still rise? Hoping for your replies so as to give me some understanding. Thank you.
Sailameme
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Just some new Information about AI
Came across this article a couple days ago. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210924/Researchers-identify-two-subtypes-of-metastatic-prostate-cancer.aspx#:~:text=Building%20off%20of%20earlier%20studies%20that%20discovered%20clinically,into%20two%20types%20known%20as%20luminal%20and%20basal AI has
Came across this article a couple days ago. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210924/Researchers-identify-two-subtypes-of-metastatic-prostate-cancer.aspx#:~:text=Building%20off%20of%20earlier%20studies%20that%20discovered%20clinically,into%20two%20types%20known%20as%20luminal%20and%20basal AI has
chefjlu
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Revised Plot of PSA vs Testosterone: Estrogen vs Lupron ADT
Ugh...I made a BIG mistake on the previous posting! I just realized that Dr. Morgentaler had listed the Testosterone level in unusual units (
ng/mL
), not the usual units of (
ng/dL)
. So, my X-axis was off by a factor of 10. Here is the revised plot. The exciting discovery is that the
Ugh...I made a BIG mistake on the previous posting! I just realized that Dr. Morgentaler had listed the Testosterone level in unusual units (
ng/mL
), not the usual units of (
ng/dL)
. So, my X-axis was off by a factor of 10. Here is the revised plot. The exciting discovery is that the
janebob99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Morgentaler Saturation Model: PSA vs Testosterone - Estrogen Patch vs Lupron ADT
This is a plot of % reduction in PSA from a Maximum Value versus Testosterone, for two different datasets: Estrogen Patch and Lupron ADT. Both curves (red and green lines) show a linear response starting from (0,0), up to about 200-250 ng/dL. Then, the lines curve over to a lower slope (especially
This is a plot of % reduction in PSA from a Maximum Value versus Testosterone, for two different datasets: Estrogen Patch and Lupron ADT. Both curves (red and green lines) show a linear response starting from (0,0), up to about 200-250 ng/dL. Then, the lines curve over to a lower slope (especially
janebob99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
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