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I am just starting Xtandi, was on Bicalutamide for a month, Had my first Lupron Infusion and Reclast shot... Was DX about 8 weeks ago with stage 4 Prostate cancer so am just starting the fight. I Am 78 and in ok shape so let's see where this leads. My PSA was 538 now 49. so that I feel progress.

So far no adverse reaction but from what I read it doesn't start at once. If someone has advise let me know.

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Shooter1

Results to xtandi with me were cumulative. Just keep track of how you are doing and if you get to weak or unbalanced cut dosage and see how you do... I stayed on full dose until I was a complete invalid and have lasting neuropathy from xtandi/ docetaxel combination followed by xtandi alone.... No T acct orchiectomy instead of lupron..

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RyderLake2

Hello, I have been on Xtandi (enzalutamide) since September 2017 (three years eight months). So far no serious side effects although some neuropathy in right foot. Take the pills just before bed time to reduce the fatigue. Hope that helps!

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EdBar

Iโ€™ve been on Xtandi for over five years. For me side effects have been cumulative, fatigue, cognitive issues, headaches, BP issues etc. Two years ago my MO recommended that I reduce the dose to 80mg to reduce SEโ€™s since my PSA has been undetectable for a few years now. That has seemed to help however SEโ€™s are still significant but tolerable. It remains effective at that lower dose.As mentioned above, take in the evening.

Ed

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tomtom9148

I am surprised that you havenโ€™t done Docetaxel, 6 doses to start, every 3 weeks, that attacks the Mets quickly and lowers the PSA. The side effects are too bad except for baldness. I was told that I had a pretty head!

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Magnus1964

Why only one month on casodex? Did you fail it? I have been on xtandi for 4+ years some side effects have dissipated, i.e. tiring. I am experiencing some brain fog, but that could be old age.

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j-o-h-n

Greetings Ski,

Please tell us your bio. Age 78. Location? When diagnosed? Treatment(s)? Treatment center(s)? Scores Psa/Gleason? Medications? Doctor's name(s)?

All info is voluntary, but it helps us help you and helps us too. When you respond, copy and paste it in your home page for your use and for other membersโ€™ reference.

THANK YOU AND KEEP POSTING!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 01/17/2021 2:21 PM EST

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Seebs9โ€ข in reply toj-o-h-n

Correct me if I am wrong, but this could be John's first post without being a wise a$$...

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j-o-h-nโ€ข in reply toSeebs9

You're correct, it's the first of many.........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 01/17/2021 5:25 PM EST

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Iโ€™ll defend you j-o-h-n . Absolutely no one contributes more hours on this group looking to interject his sharp one liners to break up the doom - gloom - and Debbie Downer atmosphere than you do John. A lot of people here deeply admire your contribution and effort to lift the spirits of the needy. Your wise a$$ is a more a good heart dedicated to a positive humorous benefit for all of us. You are the master big guy .... I appreciate what you do immensely.

There, I said that ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

Btw: if people were more familiar with your posts, they would see the many heartfelt serious posts you make as well.

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j-o-h-nโ€ข in reply toKaliber

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thank you....I don't deserve the praise...(but I'll take it)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 01/17/2021 6:38 PM EST

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Normally you're an a$$ wipe!

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j-o-h-nโ€ข in reply to

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thank you....I do deserve the criticism ...(so I'll take it)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 01/17/2021 6:47 PM EST

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Kaliberโ€ข in reply toj-o-h-n

Yayahahahaya yayahahahaya ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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MateoBeach

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. But welcome to this brotherhood and fight. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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