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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Has anyone had any experiences with drinking Soursop leave tea or taking the pill form Graviola?

I'm new here go easy on me!

BigEK

•6 years ago

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Hoping for some reassurance and insight

Hi everyone My Dad is 70 and was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in August. Unfortunately it has metastasised to his lumbar spine, 2 spots in his pelvis and a...

Hi everyone My Dad is 70 and was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in August. Unfor...

Stefciaa

•6 years ago

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ADT and Metformin Neck and joint pain?

Just curious anyone else experiencing neck pain and joint stiffness from Metformin and ADT?? Just curious.. He has been on ADT since Feb and scans are clear...

Just curious anyone else experiencing neck pain and joint stiffness from Metform...

Armywifedublin

•6 years ago

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I've been in this battle since 2010

Hi All C0zm0cat, you're having a difficult time here with PSA up and down all over the place. I was diagnosed in 2010 with Stage 3 and PSA 28.4. I was sent...

Hi All C0zm0cat, you're having a difficult time here with PSA up and down all ov...

stefret

•6 years ago

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Show you my psa if you show me yours.... :P

Look Mom, No prostate, but still have a psa......"really, come on man"??? Retesting, but looks like hormones, bone shots, radiation, and a bra from there....

Look Mom, No prostate, but still have a psa......"really, come on man"??? Retest...

YouGottaBeKiddingMe

•6 years ago

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Docetaxal killed liver mets!!

I've written before about my chemo journey but in brief, I started ADT in May 2017 with PSA of 7.5 and by Dec 2017 PSA had risen to 47. PSMA PET scan report...

I've written before about my chemo journey but in brief, I started ADT in May 20...

Hazard

•6 years ago

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Is ADT and radiation enough?

Hi. I was diagnosed in Apr/18, PSA 38, Gleason 4+4. Started on Firmagon in June and PSA has dropped to 0.7. After several CT scans, MRIs, bone scans, they...

Hi. I was diagnosed in Apr/18, PSA 38, Gleason 4+4. Started on Firmagon in Jun...

davebliz

•6 years ago

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A history of PSA readings, how accurate are they?

Hi there everybody Im new and have just discovered this site and its so good to see many others who have tried different treatments for prostate cancer. My...

Hi there everybody Im new and have just discovered this site and its so good to ...

C0zm0cat

•6 years ago

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Abiraterone plus PARP inhibitors after Taxotere- has anyone received health insurance approval?

I've just finished 6 rounds of chemotherapy (Taxotere). Next step per my MO and urologist is to start approx. 2 years of abiraterone (plus prednisone). I...

I've just finished 6 rounds of chemotherapy (Taxotere). Next step per my MO and...

tallguy2

•6 years ago

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NUS researchers use AI to successfully treat metastatic cancer patient

This research is in the early stages, but it sounds promising: a new drug agent ZEN-3694 and enzalutamide have been used in combination to halt disease...

This research is in the early stages, but it sounds promising: a new drug agent ...

curious-mind1

•6 years ago

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Is diet even making any difference with this disease?

Hi all, my father's MO suggested that it really doesn't, although he advised to drastically cut the consumption of meat (especially red). I think it's...

Hi all, my father's MO suggested that it really doesn't, although he advised to ...

Dalph87

•6 years ago

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Works With Out Cancer

Hi Everyone, I have tried many different meds, supplements, there is one that has kicked the shit out of this monster inside of me... I will send the complete...

Hi Everyone, I have tried many different meds, supplements, there is one that ha...

DMLFreelance

•6 years ago

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Are eggs bad for PCa, round 2

A couple of months ago, this title was linked to an article in menshealth. This got the discussion off to a bad start. Here is a better link to a paper...

A couple of months ago, this title was linked to an article in menshealth. This ...

rpol

•6 years ago

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When is enough enough?

I'm facing a difficult decision. My PSA (620+) continues to rise and bone scans continue to show growth on my spine and ribs despite efforts with all...

I'm facing a difficult decision. My PSA (620+) continues to rise and bone scan...

Rmanns

•6 years ago

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Xtandi and PSA flare?

Have any of you experienced a PSA flare on Xtandi? We got my dad‘s PSA results back and he went from a 3.5 to 10. He was switched from Zytiga to Xtandi 4...

Have any of you experienced a PSA flare on Xtandi? We got my dad‘s PSA results b...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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AARP Wants to Interview You about Biopsy Harms

I’d very much like to speak with any man by phone (today or tomorrow Sept 5/6) about the harms from biopsy following PSA screening (hemorrhage, infection) or...

I’d very much like to speak with any man by phone (today or tomorrow Sept 5/6) a...

Darryl

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

Our history

Good afternoon dears, I want to tell our experience in case that can help someone. My husband was diagnosed in May 2017 with aggressive prostate cancer (G 9 -...

Good afternoon dears, I want to tell our experience in case that can help someon...

Rilu

•6 years ago

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Sore throat from radiation to the neck for spine metastasis

I had 5 radiation sessions to treat mets in my spine, the last treatment was 8/5.About two weeks after treatment I developed an hellacious sore throat that...

I had 5 radiation sessions to treat mets in my spine, the last treatment was 8/5...

kmack57

•6 years ago

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Another fighter

I'm 52 years old and diagnosed with stage 4PCa with w extensive mets to the bones 2 years ago. Psa was 2000(yup 2000). Began eligard every 3 months, had 6...

I'm 52 years old and diagnosed with stage 4PCa with w extensive mets to the bone...

2yearsin

•6 years ago

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Statins and prostate cancer

Does anyone have any info on the benefits and/or detriments of taking statins if you have advanced prostate cancer ? Schwah

Does anyone have any info on the benefits and/or detriments of taking statins if...

Schwah

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Starting Zytiga

If I go for the 1 250 mg tablet per day with a low fat breakfast, it seems logical to reduce the prednisone by the same ratio and take 2.5 mg pee day. Anyone...

If I go for the 1 250 mg tablet per day with a low fat breakfast, it seems logic...

hersheyboy

•6 years ago

1 Reply

why can't I find any info on mets to lungs from Prostate cancer

I cannot seem to find any Information on Mets to lung s from prostate cancer any where. All I have been able to find is Mets to bones. Anybody have an Idea...

I cannot seem to find any Information on Mets to lung s from prostate cancer any...

redbank

•6 years ago

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Taxotere side effects

Question for the brothers I am on taxatere every 3 weeks had last infusion last week very hard on me 10 days in major fatigue constipation nausea sleep 12...

Question for the brothers I am on taxatere every 3 weeks had last infusion last ...

Ptclassics

•6 years ago

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Two Months Post LDR Brachytherapy Update

It's been a while since we've posted here, but I'd like to update this forum of hubby's progress. So far he's in great spirit and doing good and even managed...

It's been a while since we've posted here, but I'd like to update this forum of ...

anthonyq

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Taxotere

Who has experience with Taxotere?

jwmsclt

•6 years ago

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Xtandi enzalutamide side effects dizzy/seizures

After having a dizzy spell while shopping at Costco to prep for the big weekend, my husband ended up in ER for most of Friday pre-Labor Day. What he...

After having a dizzy spell while shopping at Costco to prep for the big weekend,...

Grumpyswife

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Zinc

Good morning to all, I have bought beta-glucan supplements that have 10mg of zinc and 55ug of selenium per dose, but now I have read that zinc increases...

Good morning to all, I have bought beta-glucan supplements that have 10mg of zin...

Rilu

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Antiandrogen monotherapy to ward off the side effects of adt and increase overall survival

How many members have antiandrogen monotherapy without adt and with or without proscar or avodart added at some point during their course of treatment. I have...

How many members have antiandrogen monotherapy without adt and with or without p...

rococo

•6 years ago

9 Replies

A Long Time Friend and Colleague Just Dx with Gleason 7 (4+3) in Dallas-Fort Worth. Info on Best PCa Centers and Specialists There Please.

My friend, late 60s, just Dx with Gleason 7 (4+3)11 of 12 biopsy cores positive. Lives in Dallas Fort Worth. PSA in May was 5.1. Due for PSA this week, and...

My friend, late 60s, just Dx with Gleason 7 (4+3)11 of 12 biopsy cores positive....

yamobedeh

•6 years ago

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Post HIFU

I had HIFU procedure July 2018. My PSA was a 7.3, but After a drastic diet changed, I lowered it to a 5.3. I had a Gleason 7. After 6 weeks I have pain trying...

I had HIFU procedure July 2018. My PSA was a 7.3, but After a drastic diet chang...

Pasqualie

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for September 2018

Has anyone had any experiences with drinking Soursop leave tea or taking the pill form Graviola?

Hoping for some reassurance and insight

ADT and Metformin Neck and joint pain?

I've been in this battle since 2010

Show you my psa if you show me yours.... :P

Docetaxal killed liver mets!!

Is ADT and radiation enough?

A history of PSA readings, how accurate are they?

Abiraterone plus PARP inhibitors after Taxotere- has anyone received health insurance approval?

NUS researchers use AI to successfully treat metastatic cancer patient

Is diet even making any difference with this disease?

Works With Out Cancer

Are eggs bad for PCa, round 2

When is enough enough?

Xtandi and PSA flare?

AARP Wants to Interview You about Biopsy Harms

Our history

Sore throat from radiation to the neck for spine metastasis

Another fighter

Statins and prostate cancer

Starting Zytiga

why can't I find any info on mets to lungs from Prostate cancer

Taxotere side effects

Two Months Post LDR Brachytherapy Update

Taxotere

Xtandi enzalutamide side effects dizzy/seizures

Zinc

Antiandrogen monotherapy to ward off the side effects of adt and increase overall survival

A Long Time Friend and Colleague Just Dx with Gleason 7 (4+3) in Dallas-Fort Worth. Info on Best PCa Centers and Specialists There Please.

Post HIFU

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