This is my first post. I've been reading and following so many of you since September. The information, suggestions and hope I've read here has been an important part of my morning.
My husband (age 58) was diagnosed July 2019 with APc. PSA score of 3300. Gleason score 8 (4+4) and 8 (4+4). NM bone imaging showed multiple areas of abnormal activity involving LN, L2, T11, T9 ribs, spine, pelvis, femurs, shoulders, left calvarium. No organ involvement per CT scans. Started on lupron/abiraterone/prednisone and Xgeva infusions every 3 months. PSA lowered to 63.6 then 38.9 to 1.2 in December. PSA was 1.6 in January, 2.4 in February and 14.1 in May. Doctor wants to change from abiraterone to Xtandi. Has anyone had success with Xtandi? Is chemo a better step before Xtandi? Are there other options? I'm concerned that with abiraterone failing after less than 9 months that Xtandi will fail also.
He generally feels good and has tolerated his medications. I've read some that mentioned chemo before Xtandi is more effective. Others say to save chemo as a last resort.
We live in Northern Arizona and are currently being treated at Banner MD Anderson in Sun City West.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. You guys are all rock stars. And give us daily hope.
Marie