I hope everyone is doing well. It’s been a long time since I posted on this forum. My husband was diagnosed back in November of 2018 with advance prostate cancer he went through 6 rounds of chemo and then 10 rounds of radiation. He was on casodex then a year ago his oncologist wanted him to try zytiga to be taken with prednisone. I want to report that my husband health has been great. He has to go get ct scans ( chest, pelivis, abdomen) and an MRI on his brain every 3 months and blood work every month. Which have been clean so far. His PSA is .001, his oncologist check his bones Mets by alkaline phosphate which she says is at its lowest it’s ever been. His doctors at the time of diagnosis gave him a 33 month life span. Come August of this year marks the 33rd month. The only thing that I worry about is his memory, nausea and fatigue. I know fatigue is a part of the side affects of zytiga. What about nausea and memory loss? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Was casodex failing? If not why would his doctor stop it.
No casodex wasn’t failing. His doctors thought zytiga would be better. Which it has been. His numbers have been the lowest it ever has.
Sounds like things are going well. 33 month life span? Wonder how they came up with that number. Dart board? Kidding - we need the doctors. They write the prescriptions. I'm prescribed Xtandi, similar to Zytiga. (Tall_Allen may step in and correct me, so let me say, they are somewhat similar.) I do have memory and cognitive issues. I probably shouldn't drink and vape marijuana. I do not have a nausea problem with Xtandi. Loss of appetite, but no problem after I start eating. I guess there is a reason for all the scans? Wishing you both the best.
You still owe me 100K.Let me guess,,check is in the mail.
A package is in the mail.
Is it the same package j-o-h-n left on your porch?
Yes. It is still ticking.
It's a Timex, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.” J.C.S.
For your birthday or is it mine?
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Saturday 02/20/2021 9:52 PM EST
John Cameron Swayze. I remember him well. I've decided you have a photographic memory or a staff of writers. I bought a fitbit type watch awhile ago. I had to quit wearing it because it was too heavy. It now hangs from the handle bars of my stationary bike.
I have a staff of writers with photographic memories. It's a no no to put a fitbit watch on something that'stationary...I will have to report you to the "StepPolice"...and to the "Ministry of Silly non Walkers"....
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 02/21/2021 3:31 PM EST
I forgot that the Democrats were back in power.
Time for your re-education Herr monte...your fitbit watch has been re-set for Goose Stepping....
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 02/21/2021 4:09 PM EST
I'm kinda more like the Duck Waddle. You can't draft people over 30 years old. They'll just give you the finger and they can't Goose Step anymore.
30 plus went out with the 8 tracks........ As long as you're breathing......Finger is new salute......
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 02/21/2021 7:09 PM EST
I salute you sir.
Three finger salute
opa
Yep three fingers = boy scout salute.
Two fingers = girl scout salute.
one finger = explorers.
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 02/21/2021 8:43 PM EST
The only answers I can think of would get me a long prison sentence. So, I'll just take a knee and raise my fist.
That's funny.... that's the position I'm in when I'm whacking the bishop....
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 02/21/2021 9:53 PM EST
"Xtandi, similar to Zytiga"
They are nothing alike chemically, but do have similar effects against PCa.
Amazing side effects of Xtandi and Zytiga. Xtandi controlled my psa unmeasurable for 4 months and I felt wonderful but it passed my blood brain barrier and caused a mild seizure, so immediately off. I have been on Zytiga now for 34 months and psa still 0.04. My friend had so bad side effects on Zytiga that he was taken off it after 2 months. He has been successfully on Xtandi for 33 months!
What a long strange trip it's been!
Keep exceeding expectations!
Does this apply to speeding...the expectation is that I obey the speed limit.
What is your point? I’m not sure what you’re getting at
I know it doesn't apply to me. 5 over is always safe except in school zones. 😅
Great report! Good to hear from you. Cannabis may help with the nausea, but it certainly won't help with the memory.
Memories are made of this (throw in loss of balance).
youtube.com/watch?v=NS2k43N...
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Saturday 02/20/2021 9:55 PM EST
I remember your first post . He’s done well. But we all know that It is not with out losses and suffering . Your love is the best medicine . Canabis and ginger can both help me with nausea and appetite. Fatigue has been severe for me also at times . Fatigue for me turned into depression and self loathing. Sam-e helped me break up fatigue . Once severe fatigue faded my depression lifted also. We all get memory loss and diminished in many ways . Keep him smiling . Peace .
Is that lagovista as in lake travi?
Your husband is doing well! I too am on Zytiga. A one-hour nap after lunch each day seems to help. Having said this, physical activity is very important during treatment.
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