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Steroids with Zytiga

Is it normal to feel anxiety and have shortness of breath on the steroids? I’m only day 2 but I can really feel this stuff running through my body. Super...

Is it normal to feel anxiety and have shortness of breath on the steroids? I’m o...

Doug47

•6 years ago

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Planned EBRT plan

Diagnosed in April/18, Gleason 4+4, PSA 38, Stage N1. Been on Firmagon for 3 months, PSA down to 0.44. Met with Radiation Oncologist yesterday and here's his...

Diagnosed in April/18, Gleason 4+4, PSA 38, Stage N1. Been on Firmagon for 3 mo...

davebliz

•6 years ago

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Switch from Firmagon to Zoladex

Met with my Urologist yesterday. I've been on Firmagon for 3 months, PSA dropped from 38 to 0.44 ug/L and Testosterone down to 0.6 nmol/L. He would like my...

Met with my Urologist yesterday. I've been on Firmagon for 3 months, PSA droppe...

davebliz

•6 years ago

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PSA results on Lupron alone before Zytiga.

My PSA was checked before my Zytiga, so Lupron only, it went from 50.0 to 3.3. Now I don’t know a lot about all of this but, I think that is good news for now?...

My PSA was checked before my Zytiga, so Lupron only, it went from 50.0 to 3.3. N...

Doug47

•6 years ago

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Advanced PCa

I was diagnosed with PCa (T1C) in June. PSA 10.2, MRI PRad 4, Gleason score 8 (3 cores 88, 95, 100% grade 5, 2 cores Gleason 6 and 1 core a 7) with pereneural...

I was diagnosed with PCa (T1C) in June. PSA 10.2, MRI PRad 4, Gleason score 8 (3...

marmigs

•6 years ago

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Small cell lung and prostate cancers have simmilar mechanisms

We all know that each case of cancer has different cancer cells. But then there is some overlap in aggressive small cell cancers....

We all know that each case of cancer has different cancer cells. But then there ...

de-luke

•6 years ago

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Radiation treatment - 13 years

I had 8 weeks of radiation back in 2004-5...I.'m having some hip pain. I am wondering if the radiation may have some after effects and connection now to the...

I had 8 weeks of radiation back in 2004-5...I.'m having some hip pain. I am wond...

billy1950

•6 years ago

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On Lupron an xgeva , failed zytiga and now on xtandi 3 months psa has doubled every month it is up to 900 , but it’s weird it feel better

Losing hope

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Enzalutamide NFG* for me. Clinical trials beckon.

* NFG = No good. I finished up 9 cycles of docetaxal in July in a chemo-resistant state and started on Enzalutamide. Unfortunately Enza has done absolutely...

* NFG = No good. I finished up 9 cycles of docetaxal in July in a chemo-resistan...

Hazard

•6 years ago

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Panther clinical trial abiraterone plus apaludamide

Have just been offered a spot on on the Panther clinical trial at Duke University. Is anyone familiar with it? It combines abiraterone and apaludamide. Cancer...

Have just been offered a spot on on the Panther clinical trial at Duke Universit...

MimiY

•6 years ago

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Lu-177-PSMA-617 update- (4 weeks after 1st treatment)

My father has been doing ok. He has his days of feeling better outweighed with days of not feeling good. He no longer is experiencing the dry mouth, just bone...

My father has been doing ok. He has his days of feeling better outweighed with d...

Daddysdaughter

•6 years ago

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Amazing New research. Hope is on the Horizon

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180529185354.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180502153400.htm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180529185354.htm https://www.scien...

miina

•6 years ago

1 Reply

White cells

My baseline normal white count dropped to 2000 (total) 8 days after first docetaxel infusion. No surprise there. Is it worse with later doses?

My baseline normal white count dropped to 2000 (total) 8 days after first doceta...

john205

•6 years ago

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Rookie question

Is it normal to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes and will it stop during my treatment with Zytiga? (#1).....

Is it normal to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes and will it stop during my t...

Doug47

•6 years ago

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Riluzole.

New study below [1]. The androgen receptor [AR] remains the favorite target. We deprive them of androgen & gum them up with antiandrogens. We can target AR...

New study below [1]. The androgen receptor [AR] remains the favorite target. We...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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BRCA ... Rubraca?

"The FDA has said that phase 2 data suggest the drug could represent a new therapy option for men whose cancer has progressed despite chemotherapy, and...

"The FDA has said that phase 2 data suggest the drug could represent a new thera...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

1 Reply

On Silver Sands Beach Milford,Ct

My favorite place where I walk Friday,Saturday and Sunday 2 hours every day! Also clears my mind! My PSA is <0.1 Im happy about that! If you walk you wont...

My favorite place where I walk Friday,Saturday and Sunday 2 hours every day! Als...

Jeff54

•6 years ago

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Hello!

Just joined group, I was diagnosed with Stg 3 Prostate cancer in May, ‘15; with a Gleason score of 9/10, had a prostatectomy in Aug, followed by radiation and...

Just joined group, I was diagnosed with Stg 3 Prostate cancer in May, ‘15; with ...

MyKis

•6 years ago

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Stopping Zytiga after 6months

After our last checkup with our med onco last Friday, he mentioned that my husband can stop taking Zytiga if his PSA drops to below zero after 6months...

After our last checkup with our med onco last Friday, he mentioned that my husba...

dvcarola

•6 years ago

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Advanced Hormone Sensitive Metastatic Prostate Cancer

I'm new here but have already learned much from the posts. My name is Harry. I am 70 years old, fit and active. My cancer was diagnosed accidentally May 18...

I'm new here but have already learned much from the posts. My name is Harry. I a...

Harry_B

•6 years ago

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Been on Zytiga with other drugs since 11-17. Last PSA check Mon. 10-01 showed PSA doubled . Still only 9. Any thoughts?

Diagnosed 2015 stage 4 extensive Mets. Looking for feedback from anyone who has experienced PSA nearly doubling on Zytiga after one year.

Diagnosed 2015 stage 4 extensive Mets. Looking for feedback from anyone who has ...

DSEE

•6 years ago

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Hi, I just got word from the wife of a member that he has passed away.

the wife of "TenscTexan" spoke with me today. His name was Steve. We had become Pen pals and had talked a lot on the phone and emailed...over the past few...

the wife of "TenscTexan" spoke with me today. His name was Steve. We had become...

greatjohn

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Met with RO today

The plan is to use VMAT in 25 fractions of 2.7gy to the prostate (67.5 total) and 2 gy to pelvic nodes (52gy total) Anyone has experience with VMAT? I dont...

The plan is to use VMAT in 25 fractions of 2.7gy to the prostate (67.5 total) an...

dorke

•6 years ago

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After Cyberknife on oligomet

Hi everyone, I wonder how a radiated lesion(met) with Cyberknife looks like after 6 months.I will have MRI soon on pelvis ( spina iliaca) 6 months after...

Hi everyone, I wonder how a radiated lesion(met) with Cyberknife looks like afte...

Alinur

•6 years ago

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Side effects

Is there a difference in side effects when taking Doxataxel and Cabazitaxel?

wrando

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Immediate vs Delayed Exercise in Men Initiating Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Another piece on the benefits of exercise. https://www.practiceupdate.com/C/73829/56?elsca1=emc_enews_topic-alert "CONCLUSIONS Commencing exercise at the...

Another piece on the benefits of exercise. https://www.practiceupdate.com/C/738...

snoraste

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Best scan for .27 psa w 20 bone Mets?

Am 2 months into Lupron, Zytiga n Predizone. My MO says that a standard bone scan is “fine”. I want the “best” scan for my numbers. Any thoughts gentlemen?

Am 2 months into Lupron, Zytiga n Predizone. My MO says that a standard bone sc...

Fitzbruce1

•6 years ago

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Radiation & P53 Mutation

Quick recap. dx in February, 2017. PSA 8.8, Gleason 8, and 11 of 12 cores positive. Left Seminal vesicle invasion, two mets, one in left femur, and one in...

Quick recap. dx in February, 2017. PSA 8.8, Gleason 8, and 11 of 12 cores posit...

Stickingaround1

•6 years ago

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Stage IV Treatment Advice Please

My Dad just had his first oncology visit. In April he had trouble passing urine, prostate was very large and referred to urologist. MRI revealed Grade 5, PSA...

My Dad just had his first oncology visit. In April he had trouble passing urine,...

Jane8889

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Newly diagnosed

I was diagnosed with sage 4 metastatic prostate cancer in may, 2018. Psa was 1044 after 30 days on zytiga psa is at 29.

I was diagnosed with sage 4 metastatic prostate cancer in may, 2018. Psa was 10...

michael00

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for October 2018

Steroids with Zytiga

Planned EBRT plan

Switch from Firmagon to Zoladex

PSA results on Lupron alone before Zytiga.

Advanced PCa

Small cell lung and prostate cancers have simmilar mechanisms

Radiation treatment - 13 years

On Lupron an xgeva , failed zytiga and now on xtandi 3 months psa has doubled every month it is up to 900 , but it’s weird it feel better

Enzalutamide NFG* for me. Clinical trials beckon.

Panther clinical trial abiraterone plus apaludamide

Lu-177-PSMA-617 update- (4 weeks after 1st treatment)

Amazing New research. Hope is on the Horizon

White cells

Rookie question

Riluzole.

BRCA ... Rubraca?

On Silver Sands Beach Milford,Ct

Hello!

Stopping Zytiga after 6months

Advanced Hormone Sensitive Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Been on Zytiga with other drugs since 11-17. Last PSA check Mon. 10-01 showed PSA doubled . Still only 9. Any thoughts?

Hi, I just got word from the wife of a member that he has passed away.

Met with RO today

After Cyberknife on oligomet

Side effects

Immediate vs Delayed Exercise in Men Initiating Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Best scan for .27 psa w 20 bone Mets?

Radiation & P53 Mutation

Stage IV Treatment Advice Please

Newly diagnosed

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