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Bilibrubin rise with Zytiga/Lupron

I have been taking Zytiga/Lupron for nearly six months. Excellent results: PSA undetectable at this stage. One exception: my bilirubin count has risen twice...

I have been taking Zytiga/Lupron for nearly six months. Excellent results: PSA ...

ronton2

•7 years ago

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At what age can I stop Dutasteride?

What a wonderful forum! You folks seem to be most helpful about all the stress and anxiety of prostate concerns. It's nice to be here. My background... I'm...

What a wonderful forum! You folks seem to be most helpful about all the stress a...

OldFart81

•7 years ago

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Prostate primary brca2 gene mutation found need help please

My husband was diagnosed with mix of Neuroendocrine and adenocarcinoma in his liver in August 2016 . He had always been very healthy worked out all his life...

My husband was diagnosed with mix of Neuroendocrine and adenocarcinoma in his li...

Breese1010

•7 years ago

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APc diagnosis with mets at age of 43

This is my first post on this site, but have been reading posts here since my diagnosis in December 2017. So my background is that I'm 43, have a young family,...

This is my first post on this site, but have been reading posts here since my di...

easeytiger

•7 years ago

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Wonder why i didnt get a PSMA?

Just wondering why i didnt get a PSMA test when my psa rose 6.1 points in 3 months. Cost?

Just wondering why i didnt get a PSMA test when my psa rose 6.1 points in 3 mont...

Tjc1

•7 years ago

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new guy

Hi I am new here. I am 61. I was diagnosed this past July with stage 4 Prostate cancer. I have 3 bone metasis and 1 lymph nope. I am in my 5th month of...

Hi I am new here. I am 61. I was diagnosed this past July with stage 4 Prostate ...

michaelk501

•7 years ago

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Gleason 9, PSMA shows positive lymph nodes, surgery (plus adjuvant adt & radiation) or just adt and radiation?

Gleason 5+4=9, surgery scheduled soon (robotic), PSA 11.3. 68 years old, healthy. I had a PSMA scan late Dec 2017, and last week I found out I have 10 or so...

Gleason 5+4=9, surgery scheduled soon (robotic), PSA 11.3. 68 years old, health...

BruceSF

•7 years ago

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My father got stomach cancer 4 years ago and he is full or rage and anger.should we have more test done to find out what is going on?

What should we do?

Angelnikkialynn2003

•7 years ago

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Epigenetics: How It Works And What It Means for Cancer ResearchPublished: January 10, 2018

interesting, and encouraging:...

JLS1

•7 years ago

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Other taxotere side affects?

Taxotere side affects. In addition to standard/largely documented side affects, has anyone experienced stuffy nose with this chemo drug?

Taxotere side affects. In addition to standard/largely documented side affects, ...

Jackrow

•7 years ago

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PSMA PET in Prostate Cancer

New video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E86yXTY2YA -Patrick

pjoshea13

•7 years ago

11 Replies

When Do Chemo Side Effects Subside?

Finished chemo #6 (Docetaxel/Carboplatin) on 1/9! Will now have a break of undetermined length. How long will it take my body to recover from the SEs of this...

Finished chemo #6 (Docetaxel/Carboplatin) on 1/9! Will now have a break of unde...

vandy69

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Thanking my Medical Oncology Social Worker

I have an awesome Medical Oncology Social Worker who is always there at everyone of my doctor appointments! She is kind,caring efficient at her job! We talk...

I have an awesome Medical Oncology Social Worker who is always there at everyone...

Jeff54

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Concerns 3 years after prostate removal.

Hey! New here and just have a few questions and curious to see if anyone else has had any of this happen with them or a loved one. Hubbie had full removal of...

Hey! New here and just have a few questions and curious to see if anyone else ha...

Lorrilea

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Waiting

We recently got a report back from a genomic study we had done on my husbands prostate. It listed several possible drugs to try once he failed ADT. I wrote...

We recently got a report back from a genomic study we had done on my husbands pr...

Blair77

•7 years ago

8 Replies

After provenge

Finished provenge cycle on Dec.21. Felt pretty god when I left Dr.s office. Didn't feel well Friday or Saturday. Called oncologist and he said to go to...

Finished provenge cycle on Dec.21. Felt pretty god when I left Dr.s office. Didn...

hysir

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Maybe I can Have My Prostate Removed After All

I came across this in my e-mail feed. I have an upcoming appointment with Dr. Kim on 2/6. This can be a real game changer for guys like me....

I came across this in my e-mail feed. I have an upcoming appointment with Dr. Ki...

Frankenski

•7 years ago

23 Replies

A candid comment on cannabis

I have always been happy that I was introduced to smoking marijuana in Oakland, CA in 1967, when the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album was popular. It added a...

I have always been happy that I was introduced to smoking marijuana in Oakland, ...

Neal-Snyder

•7 years ago

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Artemisinin + ALA: "Combination of anti-malarial drug and photosensitizer could effectively kill cancer cells" Sept 18, 2017

Combination of anti-malarial drug and photosensitizer could effectively kill cancer cells...

Combination of anti-malarial drug and photosensitizer could effectively kill can...

JLS1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

vacation away from treatment

at this point in time i am choosing to receive no treatment, but getting regular evaluations on a scheduled basis

at this point in time i am choosing to receive no treatment, but getting regular...

joeoconnell

•7 years ago

7 Replies

medical treatment for advanced P/C

have you noticed those seeking treatment often are the same ones who have a tendency to procrastinate when it comes to death ?

have you noticed those seeking treatment often are the same ones who have a tend...

joeoconnell

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Take Care of Your Support Group

Besides all our good friends here, we all have support groups of spouses, family and close friends. They put a lot of time and effort into our support; we...

Besides all our good friends here, we all have support groups of spouses, family...

Stegosaurus37

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Here we Go Jevtana and Carboplatin #1

In the waiting room now for his first infusion. My nerves are a 10/10 I am so afraid, worried scared.. all these emotions. Listening to the scary side...

In the waiting room now for his first infusion. My nerves are a 10/10 I am so af...

Daddysdaughter

•7 years ago

32 Replies

Xtandi side affects

Hi I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer August of 16. Cancer in my lymph nodes ,bones and a spot on the back bone, 6 rounds of chemo ,lupron every...

Hi I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer August of 16. Cancer in my lymph...

larry_dammit

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Bone Scan an CT clear!

Finally got the results of my bone and ct scans yesterday! Im very happy about that gor sure. But raises some questions. The nurse called with my results o...

Finally got the results of my bone and ct scans yesterday! Im very happy about ...

Tjc1

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Liquid Biopsy?!

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/01/08/1285189/0/en/CareFirst-BlueCross-BlueShield-Announces-Coverage-of-New-Liquid-Biopsy-Tests-for-Prostate-Canc

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/01/08/1285189/0/en/CareFirst-Blue...

TNCanuck

•7 years ago

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Hi Dr. who, you always make me laugh. I hope you get this, I don't know exactly what I'm doing???

Hi Dr. Who,...You always make me laugh!!! 😊 Wish us .good luck. appointment with the surgeon ten thirty tomorrow morning! Lynn the new fifty. Lol!!

Hi Dr. Who,...You always make me laugh!!! 😊 Wish us .good luck. appointment wit...

ronnie1943

•7 years ago

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goofy home grown methods for curing P/C

the other day some one asked about baking soda and sorghum, i'm glad they did, i was curious too... i would like to suggest taking a dead chicken insert it in...

the other day some one asked about baking soda and sorghum, i'm glad they did, i...

joeoconnell

•7 years ago

30 Replies

Where Does It End With Opiods?

This is disturbing? How did it get this far?...

Frankenski

•7 years ago

16 Replies

DHT, A1C covered under Medicare?

I switched from private insure to Medicare last month. The Labcorp technician indicated that several of my monthly or quarterly blood draws are not covered...

I switched from private insure to Medicare last month. The Labcorp technician i...

homer13

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for January 2018

Bilibrubin rise with Zytiga/Lupron

At what age can I stop Dutasteride?

Prostate primary brca2 gene mutation found need help please

APc diagnosis with mets at age of 43

Wonder why i didnt get a PSMA?

new guy

Gleason 9, PSMA shows positive lymph nodes, surgery (plus adjuvant adt & radiation) or just adt and radiation?

My father got stomach cancer 4 years ago and he is full or rage and anger.should we have more test done to find out what is going on?

Epigenetics: How It Works And What It Means for Cancer ResearchPublished: January 10, 2018

Other taxotere side affects?

PSMA PET in Prostate Cancer

When Do Chemo Side Effects Subside?

Thanking my Medical Oncology Social Worker

Concerns 3 years after prostate removal.

Waiting

After provenge

Maybe I can Have My Prostate Removed After All

A candid comment on cannabis

Artemisinin + ALA: "Combination of anti-malarial drug and photosensitizer could effectively kill cancer cells" Sept 18, 2017

vacation away from treatment

medical treatment for advanced P/C

Take Care of Your Support Group

Here we Go Jevtana and Carboplatin #1

Xtandi side affects

Bone Scan an CT clear!

Liquid Biopsy?!

Hi Dr. who, you always make me laugh. I hope you get this, I don't know exactly what I'm doing???

goofy home grown methods for curing P/C

Where Does It End With Opiods?

DHT, A1C covered under Medicare?

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