Jevtana Questions

[MJCA]

Hi Everyone,

I try to be forward thinking so I am not hit with any surprises. After my first round of Keytruda, I had a PSA of 167. Three weeks later, after cycle two, my PSA was 303. While writing this post cycle three of Keytruda is being infused into me. My MO and I discussed Jevtana which sounds like the end of the line.

I am asking those who have had Jevtana, how bad are the S/E in comparison to docetaxel. I know both treatments are taxane based, so I would expect similar side effects.

Thanks for your assistance.

[dockam]

Hey Brother, sorry to hear of the PSA increase😢

I had two courses of Taxoteres, then Cabazitaxels. The SEs with Jevtana were milder, I didn't even lose any hair. My smart-*ss remark was that it wasn't strong enough to kill my hair cells so that's why it didn't work vs the PCa. 28 IMRTs did the trick so far.

I did do the 2 day fasting prior to the chemos and that helped with the SEs of both

sciencedirect.com/science/a...

cnio.es/en/news/combination...

My Best to you my Brother💙

Fight On

[MJCA in reply to dockam]

Thanks for the info and for your kind words!

[joeguy]

currently on 3rd dose of cabazataxel . So far the SEs are much milder than Docetaxel, but it’s also not working as well . PSA is not moving much at all

[MJCA]

Hi

Thanks so much for your reply. Less S/E is important to me. I wish you luck!

[chipspesto]

My Taxane based treatments reduced PSA to 63. Side effects of muscle loss and fatigue I countered with good diet and exercise.

Now after 6 Pluvicto treatments PSA is .2 and side effects have been minimal.

This might be an option for you.

Best to you!

[MJCA in reply to chipspesto]

Please read my bio to see the journey I have been on over the past 19 years. Except for some ADT meds, I have taken just about everything!

[davebliz]

I’ve had 5 sessions of Cabazitaxel and no additional side effects from what I was already having. I’m targeting to have 10 sessions. Scans are scheduled to see if it’s working. PSA has been steady.

[dk73]

my husband is on it long term every 21 days. Less side effects vs taxotere. Has fatigue but he’s 8 years in with OC treatments and almost 72.