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Hello, I'm a breast cancer survivor and have had NETs in stomach removed, bladder cancer (low grade) removed, and RP w/ gleason 9. Currently on chemo (Taxotere) and Lupron. PSA post RP was 63 now at .03. UI is a battle and low energy.

Hope to learn here.

MC

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Tall_Allen

Wow, you've had it all! Have you had a germline test for BRCA mutations? A PARP inhibitor may work well for you. Talk to your oncologist about adding carboplatin to the Taxotere for the next infusion. Also, discuss Lutathera.

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MrCatMan in reply to Tall_Allen

Hi Tall, I’ve done that genetic test twice and was negative. My dad died of pancreatic cancer at 63, both younger brothers died in their 50s from colon cancer and lung and prostate cancers. Both my younger sisters (twins) had thyroid cancer but are well now. All were heavy smokers. I quit drinking and smoking almost 20 years ago. I have been lucky as I’ve caught cancer early each time. It’s a rough fight but I’m ready to fight. I worry about Covid and getting the vaccine. MC

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Chask in reply to MrCatMan

I feel for you Mr CatMan, my family is also ravaged by cancer. My grandfather had bowel cancer, as did my uncle. My mother died from Cervical cancer, my sister survived breast cancer but was eventually taken by liver cancer. Her son, my nephew, died from pancreatic cancer. One of my daughters is 10 years in to her fight with breast cancer, and currently dealing with brain mets. And I was diagnosed with PCa 7 years ago. Zytiga currently failing but only 2 bone mets which are going to be treated with SBRT.

Both my daughter and I have had the BRCA test and both proved negative. Thankfully my 4 grand daughters have been inoculated against cervical cancer (or is it ovarian cancer? Can’t recall)

I am sure there is a gene mutation somewhere, but a full genomic profile is very costly. I have heard the term “familial” cancer, but I think that is just a term to be used when you can’t prove any other cause.

Best wishes, hope things go well for you.

Chas

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Shooter1

Post RP PSA 63. Not supposed to happen... Mine also 63 post RP. Dr said get affairs together, Only have 12-18 mo max. 4 years later here I am in remission... Hope Taxotere works as well for you as it did for me.. Now on xtandi ( PSA started back up after cycle # 4 on chemo.) half dose. Best of luck to you in this new battle..

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MrCatMan in reply to Shooter1

Thanks, Shooter1

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j-o-h-n in reply to MrCatMan

Greeting MrCatMan,Lots of CA in my family too....

I hate to do this to you but it's helpful....

Please tell us your bio. Age? 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 members’ reference.

THANK YOU AND KEEP POSTING!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 01/19/2021 6:26 PM EST

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MrCatMan in reply to j-o-h-n

From bio:”Breast Cancer Survivor (2015) 14 infusions Carboplatin & Taxotere; Herceptin 1 yr; Tamoxifen; (2020) NETs (Neuroendocrine) tumor removed from stomach--no pos margins or nodes ; Bladder Cancer (pTa) removed 9/20 (low grade); Radical Prostatectomy (DaVinci) (pT3a & pN1) Gleason 9 10/20; post-RP 63 PSA; Chemo (current) Taxotere + Lupron: PSA .3 after third infusion of six. Age 64, Omaha.”

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j-o-h-n in reply to MrCatMan

Thank you for your quick and detailed reply. Stay with this group, very informative and helpful.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 01/19/2021 7:04PM EST

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Scoofer33

Welcome CatMan! I'm sure you'll have lots of experience to share with us! You'll learn a lot here from many of the guys (and the women too)!

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