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Why is my testosterone increasing when my PSA is decreasing?

Why is my testosterone increasing when my PSA is decreasing? Date: Testosterone / PSA 10/23: 27/29.7 11/20: 38/15.7 12/18: 44/9.5 1/15: 49/7.1 2/19: 44/4.3...

Why is my testosterone increasing when my PSA is decreasing? Date: Testosterone ...

BigRich

•6 years ago

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[177Lu]-PSMA-617 Has Activity in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Major finding: Radionuclide treatment with [177Lu]-PSMA-617 (LuPSMA) reduced PSA levels by ≥50% in 57% of patients. Approach: A phase II trial tested LuPSMA...

Major finding: Radionuclide treatment with [177Lu]-PSMA-617 (LuPSMA) reduced PSA...

tango65

•6 years ago

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New treatments and disgusting news on the pharma industry

Hey guys (and gals) new trial coming up for castrate resistant PC that may be of interest some of you...

Hey guys (and gals) new trial coming up for castrate resistant PC that may be of...

Schwah

•6 years ago

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medicinal cannabis oil

OK, a loving relative of mine sent this email about medicinal cannabis oil. She is wants me to eat certain health foods which she says will help cure me of my...

OK, a loving relative of mine sent this email about medicinal cannabis oil. She...

lincolnj8

•6 years ago

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Zytiga/ Prednisone side effects

Is feeling grumpy/agitated/easily triggered a side effect of Zytiga/ Prednisone? I have been on Lupron for 2 years and rounding the corner on one year for...

Is feeling grumpy/agitated/easily triggered a side effect of Zytiga/ Prednisone?...

Chugach

•6 years ago

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worth a read

https://actu.epfl.ch/news/blocking-two-enzymes-could-make-cancer-cells-morta/

wifeofvet

•6 years ago

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Kell_11

Hi im new here. Was dx in Feb. '17 with stage 4, gleason 9. Went thru 6 cycles doc, once every 3 wks. I am curently on hormone therapy, lupron shot once a...

Hi im new here. Was dx in Feb. '17 with stage 4, gleason 9. Went thru 6 cycles d...

Kell_11

•6 years ago

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Keeping Bones Strong

Advanced prostate cancer attacks the bones most frequently. Xgeva, calcium supplements and weight lifting help to keep bones strong. Milk, yogurt and other...

Advanced prostate cancer attacks the bones most frequently. Xgeva, calcium suppl...

Ewhite99

•6 years ago

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Switching horses midstream

I’m losing my oncologist whom I greatly respect in July just when I’m at a crossroad in my treatment. Cancer is now confined to the bladder. Recently switched...

I’m losing my oncologist whom I greatly respect in July just when I’m at a cross...

George79

•6 years ago

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34 Ford

Hello all, This past month we’ve been working hard to finish my dads project. This 34 Ford was in the shop as a work in progress all the years I can remember....

Hello all, This past month we’ve been working hard to finish my dads project. T...

dadeb

•6 years ago

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Date getting closer

I was diagnosed April 18th (last month) Gleason 8, 3+5, and a bunch of 4+3. They're taking it out here on the 29th (10 days). I'd be lying if I was to say I...

I was diagnosed April 18th (last month) Gleason 8, 3+5, and a bunch of 4+3. They...

YouGottaBeKiddingMe

•6 years ago

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Question for biochemist types: What is the basis of cognitive problems with long term ADT? & debilitating fatigue? Detailed as possible.

Physio/biochemical basis of cognitive & fatigue issues being on ADT. Drugs & supplements to help? On triple blockade Trelstar, Casodex, Avodart.

Physio/biochemical basis of cognitive & fatigue issues being on ADT. Drugs & sup...

yamobedeh

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Choline PET scan

Is anyone familiar with Dr. Eugene Kwon from the mayo clinic and his work in Oligometastatic prostate cancer

Is anyone familiar with Dr. Eugene Kwon from the mayo clinic and his work in Ol...

wpopomaronis

•6 years ago

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Does Viagra work when your on Hormonal Therapy

I have discussed this with my oncologist and he said it would not. Has anyone tried this while on Hormonal Therapy?

I have discussed this with my oncologist and he said it would not. Has anyone tr...

Jeff54

•6 years ago

24 Replies

New study

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321852.php

E2-Guy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Brachytherapy: Most Effective Therapy?

Esteemed friends, Looks like hubby has decided to go the Brachy route. What is the success rate for HD Brachytherapy? My husband has a Gleason score of 7...

Esteemed friends, Looks like hubby has decided to go the Brachy route. What is ...

anthonyq

•6 years ago

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Zytiga followed by Docetaxel followed by Zytiga again?

I have read at least 3 times (I think) on this website that some claim that Docetaxel has been known to help with a successful re challenge with Zytiga. But I...

I have read at least 3 times (I think) on this website that some claim that Doce...

EdMiller

•6 years ago

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Advice: Starting Zytiga and prednisone tomorrow

Any words of wisdom ?... Its says no food...empty stomach 2 hours before and one hour after taking the Zytiga (4 X 250mg every day) I was thinking eating...

Any words of wisdom ?... Its says no food...empty stomach 2 hours before and one...

DeanNelson

•6 years ago

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Are we jumping the gun here, can we see if Zytiga settles my PSA first before hitting me with Chemo Again?

Honestly, I think the answer for me will be from the responses of all the respected people I've learned so much from on this site. I'm 59, DX April 2017,...

Honestly, I think the answer for me will be from the responses of all the respec...

TenscTexan

•6 years ago

35 Replies

sulforaphane supplement help

Can anyone recommend a brand of sulforaphane that is cold processed and high in myrosinase ? Thank you.

Can anyone recommend a brand of sulforaphane that is cold processed and high in ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

23 Replies

ProVent Trial Aims to Halt Disease Progression, Reduce Need for Prostate cancer treatment using provenge

ProVent Trial Aims to Halt Disease Progression, Reduce Need for Aggressive Intervention by provenge maker, Dendreon . Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC, a...

ProVent Trial Aims to Halt Disease Progression, Reduce Need for Aggressive Inter...

Darryl

Partner•6 years ago

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Don't Count On Just Prayer and Fasting

It did not work for this pastor and PCa is a lot meaner than a damn Croc..even 3 Crocs Gus...

It did not work for this pastor and PCa is a lot meaner than a damn Croc..even 3...

gusgold

•6 years ago

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[177Lu]-PSMA-617 Radionuclide Treatment in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Nothing earth shattering - but worth a quick glimpse...

snoraste

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Radical prostatectomy in T4 prostate cancer.

New German study below. T4 is cancer that has spread to nearby organs. "To determine the outcomes of complete surgical resection of T4 prostate cancer (PCa)...

New German study below. T4 is cancer that has spread to nearby organs. "To deter...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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VA reform on the way, will expand care at private facility's.

A bill just passed the house that will give veterans more health care options. It is expected to pass the senate and be signed by the president . The bill also...

A bill just passed the house that will give veterans more health care options. I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How to gain length that was lost.

I had an implant about six months ago. Like many people I wonder what happened to the penis I use to have. I knew I would lose length. But I thought my...

I had an implant about six months ago. Like many people I wonder what happened ...

Gehrig

•6 years ago

6 Replies

XTANDI

Good Morning, My husband and I both write on this post. This week he decided on an oncologist. The treatment is Xtandi. I've been following this blog and...

Good Morning, My husband and I both write on this post. This week he decided on...

Hidden

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Scan advice please

My dad has stage 4 prostate metastised to spine and hip. Psa was 140 now 1 which is great. My question, the NHS won't scan him to see what's going on with the...

My dad has stage 4 prostate metastised to spine and hip. Psa was 140 now 1 which...

Monkeyabc

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Checking out this group

Hi Guys- I’m new to this group. Checking this out from a recommendation. Diagnosed at 46 - Gleason 10/stage 4, kitchen sink thrown at it. Now 48 and PSA 0.1....

Hi Guys- I’m new to this group. Checking this out from a recommendation. Diagnos...

Chugach

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Where is my cancer hiding?

Short version of my story. Initial diagnosis G6, PSA 4.2 had Proton radiation. PSA goes to a nadir of ,5 then slowly rises, have a C11 Acetate in November 2016...

Short version of my story. Initial diagnosis G6, PSA 4.2 had Proton radiation. P...

kmack57

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for May 2018

Why is my testosterone increasing when my PSA is decreasing?

[177Lu]-PSMA-617 Has Activity in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

New treatments and disgusting news on the pharma industry

medicinal cannabis oil

Zytiga/ Prednisone side effects

worth a read

Kell_11

Keeping Bones Strong

Switching horses midstream

34 Ford

Date getting closer

Question for biochemist types: What is the basis of cognitive problems with long term ADT? & debilitating fatigue? Detailed as possible.

Choline PET scan

Does Viagra work when your on Hormonal Therapy

New study

Brachytherapy: Most Effective Therapy?

Zytiga followed by Docetaxel followed by Zytiga again?

Advice: Starting Zytiga and prednisone tomorrow

Are we jumping the gun here, can we see if Zytiga settles my PSA first before hitting me with Chemo Again?

sulforaphane supplement help

ProVent Trial Aims to Halt Disease Progression, Reduce Need for Prostate cancer treatment using provenge

Don't Count On Just Prayer and Fasting

[177Lu]-PSMA-617 Radionuclide Treatment in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Radical prostatectomy in T4 prostate cancer.

VA reform on the way, will expand care at private facility's.

How to gain length that was lost.

XTANDI

Scan advice please

Checking out this group

Where is my cancer hiding?

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