My dad just stopped his Zytiga due to nausea, and other intolerable side effects. He just got his first two shots that they give for osteoporosis...due to a spontaneous fracture in his pelvis.
He's using a walker but has gotten relatively stronger from the day it happened a month ago...from doing exercises on his own at home.
He's 88 and LOVES live - and is very mentally powerful.
His body - not so much, but he powers through and is super driven to live to the fullest.
He's gone through many diff meds that didn't work.
Too many to mention.
The tumors are growing. One is smaller due to radiation.
Any new meds to help with shrinking tumors, or preventing bones from crumbling and weakening?
This has been a 16-year journey. And, none of us are ready to stop now...
I know that I have not given much "medical terminology" lately, but any input is welcomed!
Love and health and strength to you all,
Dawn
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These are NOT chemo correct? The Karmanos Cancer Center Doctor in Detroit, said "he is at the end of the line" and the only thing that will set the cancer back is a "chemo drip"...Your thoughts please? And you can "detail it up" so I can have my parents ask specific questions as to if any of those are new options and THANK YOU!!!!
Does your Dad take a calcium/vit D3/K2 supplement? I had chemo four years ago (Taxotere), followed by ADT since, and for the last three years my BMD has either stayed flat or increased with AlgaeCal, a plant-based calcium supplement with clinical support --- including even patients with severe osteoporosis.
I have been on Zytiga/Prednisone for over five years. I started applying Estradiol patches 1.5 years ago. Since the patches (four 0.1mg, twice a week) I have no nausea or hot flashes, better bones and far less fatigue. ALSO: no longer need a permanent catheter (or an intermittent one) because my prostate and all my tumors (metastases) have shrunken very significantly. Only side effect: a more feminine physique. Not that different from most 75 year olds, tho. Might be worth a try. There are studies validating.
You have not mentioned denosumabs being administered for bone strengthening. A Dexascan should have been done prior to taking Abiraterone to establish a baseline for his bone density. He probably already had osteoporosis or osteopenia before starting Abiraterone.
Xgeva and Prolia injections should have been recommended. Perhaps getting a second opinion from another oncologist would be wise.
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