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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Penny And Mike

I'm so thankful for all of your replys - we will continue the Zytiga- start the chemo on Jan 3rd - if it doesn't help we will check on some trials at Mayo...

I'm so thankful for all of your replys - we will continue the Zytiga- start the ...

Pennysue1

•7 years ago

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My husband Mike - love of my Life

My husband Mike's prostate cancer spread to his lymph nodes - lymph nodes are swelling causing discomfort- Taking zytiga also for 2 months - Dr will do...

My husband Mike's prostate cancer spread to his lymph nodes - lymph nodes are sw...

Pennysue1

•7 years ago

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Capsaicin + Lycopene and PCa

Looks promising...from what I have read 400mg of capsaicin and 20mg of lycopene should be effective. http://www.hoajonline.com/jctr/2049-7962/1/30

Looks promising...from what I have read 400mg of capsaicin and 20mg of lycopene ...

gusgold

•7 years ago

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Starting the journey with family

Hi all, My father was diagnosed about a month ago with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized. English is not his first language and he is still...

Hi all, My father was diagnosed about a month ago with advanced prostate cancer ...

anya6

•7 years ago

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The bad news just keeps on coming

Hello, all. To briefly recap, radiation 2008, recurrence, salvage surgery 2013. Lupron off and on to present. PSA in the 30s, but no bone mets so far....

Hello, all. To briefly recap, radiation 2008, recurrence, salvage surgery 2013....

jal1954

•7 years ago

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Support Group in Los Angeles anyone?

I am wondering if anyone knows of a support group in Los Angeles area. I am stage 4 with bone and visceral Mets and failing chemo. PSA 150 and all prior stuff...

I am wondering if anyone knows of a support group in Los Angeles area. I am stag...

sinjonn

•7 years ago

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56 year old making the best of things

Hi I'm 56 years old. I have disease in my lymphnodes in my abdomen and bones(back hips skull) I am Brca2 positive. I have doe Adt treatments. -3 types of Chemo...

Hi I'm 56 years old. I have disease in my lymphnodes in my abdomen and bones(bac...

Bceagle

•7 years ago

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Informational only for family

we need to create a two page document, explaining to our families what we are going through, my family does not have a clue, if I had a "handout" that would...

we need to create a two page document, explaining to our families what we are go...

MrJack

•7 years ago

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I'm new here!

Are there any groups in NYC where men can meet? I'm a new member and would like to meet and speak with other men who have undergone treatment for prostate...

Are there any groups in NYC where men can meet? I'm a new member and would like ...

bserchuk

•7 years ago

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Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)

(I am pretty new to this site - or at least reading it and contributing, so if I break protocol, don't inject me with testosterone...) I have had a wild ride...

(I am pretty new to this site - or at least reading it and contributing, so if I...

Foster007

•7 years ago

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CERICWIN STATUS

I spoke to Eric today at hospice in Glenview. He as taken from his home and placed in this hospice center about two weeks ago. He sounds weaker than he was...

I spoke to Eric today at hospice in Glenview. He as taken from his home and plac...

DFZ4835

•7 years ago

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Salvage Radiation Update Success?

On 10/27/13 I had a prostatectomy at age 49 and PSA of 12. My diagnosis was Gleason (4+5), epe, Nx0, Dx0, extensive SVI, and negative margins. PSA after...

On 10/27/13 I had a prostatectomy at age 49 and PSA of 12. My diagnosis was Gle...

bitittle

•7 years ago

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Coagulation factors in PCa

New study below. I have written about coagulation factors a number of times, suggesting that we monitor D-dimer and fibrinogen. Nattokinase can bring both...

New study below. I have written about coagulation factors a number of times, sug...

pjoshea13

•7 years ago

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Xofigo & radiation together .

I have been on olaparib for 6 weeks,PSA gone way up fr 390 to 1040!!!! So will be stopping.I have moderate to severe bone pain in both hips and femurs. I want...

I have been on olaparib for 6 weeks,PSA gone way up fr 390 to 1040!!!! So will b...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

PSMA imaging in prostate cancer

New paper below [1]. This ties in with a recent post by Alan Meyer. Not least because of the involvement of Clemens Kratochwil. Prostaglandin was discovered...

New paper below [1]. This ties in with a recent post by Alan Meyer. Not least b...

pjoshea13

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Dx ages of us

I've noticed an uptick in younger guys posting recently. I know there are quite a lot of people who may read here, and not post. Is there a non-scientific way...

I've noticed an uptick in younger guys posting recently. I know there are quite ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Methylation or not?

I have read several papers indicating a connection between the process referred to as "methylation." It's complicated, as is everything connected with prostate...

I have read several papers indicating a connection between the process referred ...

Kuanyin

•7 years ago

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Calcium supplement

My GP keeps trying to get me to chew calcium tablets. I understood that this might not be a good idea. Does anyone know the definitive answer on this. I've...

My GP keeps trying to get me to chew calcium tablets. I understood that this mig...

rhbishop2

•7 years ago

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CT scan for possible spread to lungs:bad cough with no signs of infection or virus

Hi to all my healing friends and happy holidays. I need a little help sorting this out in my brain and regaining HOPE in my heart. My dad has a had a cough for...

Hi to all my healing friends and happy holidays. I need a little help sorting th...

Daddyishealing

•7 years ago

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Still have your prostate?

I was wondering if most men who thier 1st diagnosis was, advanced metastatic PC that spread to thier pelvis, still have thier prostate. I still have mine and...

I was wondering if most men who thier 1st diagnosis was, advanced metastatic PC...

esmitee

•7 years ago

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Another promising experimental therapy

This one combines a chemical that binds to prostate tumor cells with another chemical that is radioactive. The radioactive chemical gives off alpha particles...

This one combines a chemical that binds to prostate tumor cells with another che...

AlanMeyer

•7 years ago

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New to site. Diagnosed at 50.

New to this site. January of 2016 had a PSA of 6 (found after normal blood test at age 50). Biopsy showed 8 out of 12 samples were positive. Gleason score...

New to this site. January of 2016 had a PSA of 6 (found after normal blood test ...

bml123abc

•7 years ago

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Pet scan before RT

Hi all Having a Pet scan shortly before my RT my latest PSA reading .3 went up from .1 in Oct then .2 in Nov Im told if the find PC in my bones then I can't...

Hi all Having a Pet scan shortly before my RT my latest PSA reading .3 went up f...

Chubby42

•7 years ago

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Surgery AFTER Proton Radiation Treatment

Anyone here experienced cancer re activation post-Proton radiation treatment? Underwent treatment in 2013. PSA rise began in March 2015. Went 2.4 to 39 by...

Anyone here experienced cancer re activation post-Proton radiation treatment? Un...

scarlino

•7 years ago

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Glucose metabolism & PCa treatment

New study below [1]. In 1998, Walsh, et al (Johns Hopkins), published: "Influence of radical prostatectomy on serum hormone levels." [2] Basically, RP caused...

New study below [1]. In 1998, Walsh, et al (Johns Hopkins), published: "Influenc...

pjoshea13

•7 years ago

1 Reply

High Cost of Drugs - Public Funding & Private Marketing

A 12 minute video on public funding and private marketing of drug development. Please watch and discuss http://nyti.ms/2hCSecy

A 12 minute video on public funding and private marketing of drug development. ...

Darryl

Partner•7 years ago

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Immunotherapy Patient Summit is now available to view anytime for free

http://www.cancerresearch.org/get-involved/events/immunotherapy-patient-summit?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Immunotherapy-Patient-Summit-Making-Connections&utm_c

http://www.cancerresearch.org/get-involved/events/immunotherapy-patient-summit?u...

cfrees1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Xtandi - Ketruda - Chemo - mCRPC

In the paper below the Docs speculate on why some patients with progression on Xtandi who received Ketruda had dramatic results which was not seen previously....

In the paper below the Docs speculate on why some patients with progression on X...

gusgold

•7 years ago

1 Reply

PSA numbers for start/stop Intermittent ADT?

At this point I feel Intermittent ADT3 is my attack of choice. But, duration is vague to me. Appreciate input from those experienced with intermittent. Like;...

At this point I feel Intermittent ADT3 is my attack of choice. But, duration is ...

efsculpt

•7 years ago

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47 year old advanced

My name is vinny I think I'm a bit younger then most of the men on here,I'm 47 with stage 4 prostate metastasis to the bone completed one round of docetaxel in...

My name is vinny I think I'm a bit younger then most of the men on here,I'm 47 w...

Vinnyf

•7 years ago

63 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for December 2016

Penny And Mike

My husband Mike - love of my Life

Capsaicin + Lycopene and PCa

Starting the journey with family

The bad news just keeps on coming

Support Group in Los Angeles anyone?

56 year old making the best of things

Informational only for family

I'm new here!

Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)

CERICWIN STATUS

Salvage Radiation Update Success?

Coagulation factors in PCa

Xofigo & radiation together .

PSMA imaging in prostate cancer

Dx ages of us

Methylation or not?

Calcium supplement

CT scan for possible spread to lungs:bad cough with no signs of infection or virus

Still have your prostate?

Another promising experimental therapy

New to site. Diagnosed at 50.

Pet scan before RT

Surgery AFTER Proton Radiation Treatment

Glucose metabolism & PCa treatment

High Cost of Drugs - Public Funding & Private Marketing

Immunotherapy Patient Summit is now available to view anytime for free

Xtandi - Ketruda - Chemo - mCRPC

PSA numbers for start/stop Intermittent ADT?

47 year old advanced

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