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JAMA October 2108 - Does Complementary Medicine Increase Risk of Death for Cancer Patients?

On a subject that consumes a lot of written space on any post that suggest alternative treatments for Pca, interested parties should take the time to look at...

On a subject that consumes a lot of written space on any post that suggest alter...

cujoe

•5 years ago

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Any one with Castrate-Resistant MPC who has been treated at MD Anderson?

My husband is considering going there (we are waiting for insurance approval) and would love to hear feedback. Thank you!

My husband is considering going there (we are waiting for insurance approval) an...

HOPEFULSPOUSE

•5 years ago

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New to the forum, my husband is 5+ years since MPC diagnosis

My husband was diagnosed in 2013 with MPC at the age of 53. His PSA was 779; Zoladex brought it down to 60; oral DCA brought it down to 29; the "Pfeifer...

My husband was diagnosed in 2013 with MPC at the age of 53. His PSA was 779; Zo...

HOPEFULSPOUSE

•5 years ago

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Friedman - DHT, etc..

Reading Friedman's book on hormones and lowering DHT ... but he states that higher levels of DHT decrease Bcl-2 and the proteins that protect the prostate...

Reading Friedman's book on hormones and lowering DHT ... but he states that high...

jdm3

•5 years ago

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Hypofractionated Radiation Provides Same Prostate Cancer Outcomes as Conventional Radiation

Hypofractionated patients showed similar PSA control and overall survival with nearly three weeks less of radiation therapy...

Hypofractionated patients showed similar PSA control and overall survival with n...

dorke

•5 years ago

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Got spaceOAR implanted before RT

a space of 14 mm wide by 46 mm long was created according MRI. Is that enough to prevent damage to rectum/upping radiation dose ? Thanks

a space of 14 mm wide by 46 mm long was created according MRI. Is that enough to...

dorke

•5 years ago

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Brothers psa is 4!

Hi just found out my brothers psa went from 3 to 4 in 1 year. He is 65. Given his age would maybe watchful waiting be in order. Not sure. Thanks

Hi just found out my brothers psa went from 3 to 4 in 1 year. He is 65. Given ...

Tjc1

•5 years ago

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PSA starting to go back up

My PSA is starting to head back up. I have my next blood work in early Dec. so may be looking at other treatment options.

My PSA is starting to head back up. I have my next blood work in early Dec. so ...

MarcoGlenn

•5 years ago

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Xtandi dose question

My husband forgot to renew his xtandi prescription before the weekend. He takes 4 a day normally. He has three pills left and won’t have more until Tuesday. He...

My husband forgot to renew his xtandi prescription before the weekend. He takes ...

joekaty

•5 years ago

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Melatonin - a Full Service Anti-Cancer Agent: Inhibition of Initiation, Progression and Metastasis.

Here is another paper from 2017 [1]: "There is highly credible evidence that melatonin mitigates cancer at the initiation, progression and metastasis phases....

Here is another paper from 2017 [1]: "There is highly credible evidence that mel...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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Melatonin - AR-V7 Splice Variant.

The study below [1] is a cell study from last year. I don't think it has been posted before. As many here know, a common reason for resistance to Zytiga or...

The study below [1] is a cell study from last year. I don't think it has been p...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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Life Extension Prostate Cancer Protocols

Treatment https://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Cancer/Prostate-Cancer-Treatment/Page-01 Prevention...

Treatment https://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Cancer/Prostate-Cancer-Treat...

cesanon

•6 years ago

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Melatonin - Review.

New review paper from Spain below. I have been using melatonin for PCa for 15 years. Initially at 40 mg before bed; ultimately at 50 mg as per change in LEF...

New review paper from Spain below. I have been using melatonin for PCa for 15 ye...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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New approach for advanced metastatic prostate cancer sufferers:

New approach for advanced metastatic prostate cancer sufferers:...

Tonyliv

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Hypertension and Xtandi

I have been on Xtandi for two years now, PSA is great, about 6 weeks ago my blood pressure started rising , top so far is 160/100. Has anyone experienced...

I have been on Xtandi for two years now, PSA is great, about 6 weeks ago my bloo...

larry_dammit

•6 years ago

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Hormone Progesterone in the treatment of anorexia as an appetite stimulating agent

My father has started with Enzulatumide since 2 weeks after failing Docataxel. He feels a lot of fatigue throughout the day , the lymphedema has gotten worse...

My father has started with Enzulatumide since 2 weeks after failing Docataxel. H...

malihaamjed

•6 years ago

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How to pay for Provenge?

I am looking to get early Provenge. Studies suggest, the earlier you get it, the better the results. Problem is NO insurance will cover it unless you have a...

I am looking to get early Provenge. Studies suggest, the earlier you get it, the...

sammamish

•6 years ago

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Upset stomach from zytiga or prednisone ?

Husband started zytiga 12 days ago and is suffering with some upset stomach. Wondering if it’s the prednisone or the zytiga? What have you used besides Zantac?...

Husband started zytiga 12 days ago and is suffering with some upset stomach. Won...

Cynthgob

•6 years ago

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Has anyone been treated by Dr. Bob Leibowitz @ Compassionate Oncology in Los Angeles?

My husband has MPC, currently on Lupron, Zytiga & Xgeva. We're looking for alternatives. I just finished reading Friedman's The New Testosterone Treatment...

My husband has MPC, currently on Lupron, Zytiga & Xgeva. We're looking for alte...

HOPEFULSPOUSE

•6 years ago

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Knee Pain

Is Knee replacement advised for someone on Lupron with multiple distant Mets? I asked my MO and I heard him say no but my wife heard it would be okay. Has...

Is Knee replacement advised for someone on Lupron with multiple distant Mets? I ...

math33

•6 years ago

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Progenics Pharma (PGNX) Advances 1095 into Phase 2 Clinical Development Following Discussions with the FDA

I wonder how this compares to Novartis/Endocyte's 177LU-psma-617: Progenics Pharma (PGNX) Advances 1095 into Phase 2 Clinical Development Following Discussions...

I wonder how this compares to Novartis/Endocyte's 177LU-psma-617: Progenics Phar...

JLS1

•6 years ago

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Can interact paroxetine with zytiga

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of interaction of paroxetine (antidepressant) with Zytiga?

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of interaction of paroxetine (antid...

joancarles

•6 years ago

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Inhibition of Cancer Stem Cells Promoted by Pimozide.

New study below [1]. Pimozide is an antipsychotic drug [2]. "Over the past years, studies have described that users of antipsychotics are less likely to...

New study below [1]. Pimozide is an antipsychotic drug [2]. "Over the past years...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Starting Provenge tomorrow

The central line goes in bright & early, then the collection starts midday. They say it can provide a good benefit if done when the PSA is low. But we'll see...

The central line goes in bright & early, then the collection starts midday. The...

RustyDakota

•6 years ago

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Timing of Axumin Scan?

Quick summary: - G9 PCa with recent biochemical recurrence after 2016 RP and adjuvant radiation and ADT therapy. Two years undetectable, then 0.4 in September...

Quick summary: - G9 PCa with recent biochemical recurrence after 2016 RP and adj...

shueswim

•6 years ago

51 Replies

Enzalutamide Resistant already?

After my husband's PSA did not respond to zytiga, after rising post docetaxel while on Lupron and Casodex, he was switched to Enzalutamide. His PSA went from 6...

After my husband's PSA did not respond to zytiga, after rising post docetaxel wh...

Blair77

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Tumor gene testing rejected by Blue Shield

Does anyone have experience with cajoling Blue shield or other insurance companies to pay for this test? I am lined up for Oncoplex tumor testing at U.W....

Does anyone have experience with cajoling Blue shield or other insurance compani...

sammamish

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Living with the cancer drugs

Hi All, my first post.....am 72 yrs old...DX 2003 and had the removal of prostate mid year...now on zytiga since Feb this year and Lupron for years...put up...

Hi All, my first post.....am 72 yrs old...DX 2003 and had the removal of prosta...

Shadow46

•6 years ago

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Cancer cell dormancy: mechanisms and implications of cancer recurrence and metastasis

Nalakrats recently reposted "CAN DORMANT PCA CELLS BE KEPT DORMANT". I responded with a 2017 paper [1] which covers some of the ground that he intends to...

Nalakrats recently reposted "CAN DORMANT PCA CELLS BE KEPT DORMANT". I responded...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

5 Replies

PSMA PET CT AGAIN!? Not good news!

After my Cyberknife on 2 lesions in may 2018 and my PSA was as low as <0.003 three months ago.Today I got my PSa at 0.006.A MRI done 2 weeks ago showed some...

After my Cyberknife on 2 lesions in may 2018 and my PSA was as low as <0.003 thr...

Alinur

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for November 2018

JAMA October 2108 - Does Complementary Medicine Increase Risk of Death for Cancer Patients?

Any one with Castrate-Resistant MPC who has been treated at MD Anderson?

New to the forum, my husband is 5+ years since MPC diagnosis

Friedman - DHT, etc..

Hypofractionated Radiation Provides Same Prostate Cancer Outcomes as Conventional Radiation

Got spaceOAR implanted before RT

Brothers psa is 4!

PSA starting to go back up

Xtandi dose question

Melatonin - a Full Service Anti-Cancer Agent: Inhibition of Initiation, Progression and Metastasis.

Melatonin - AR-V7 Splice Variant.

Life Extension Prostate Cancer Protocols

Melatonin - Review.

New approach for advanced metastatic prostate cancer sufferers:

Hypertension and Xtandi

Hormone Progesterone in the treatment of anorexia as an appetite stimulating agent

How to pay for Provenge?

Upset stomach from zytiga or prednisone ?

Has anyone been treated by Dr. Bob Leibowitz @ Compassionate Oncology in Los Angeles?

Knee Pain

Progenics Pharma (PGNX) Advances 1095 into Phase 2 Clinical Development Following Discussions with the FDA

Can interact paroxetine with zytiga

Inhibition of Cancer Stem Cells Promoted by Pimozide.

Starting Provenge tomorrow

Timing of Axumin Scan?

Enzalutamide Resistant already?

Tumor gene testing rejected by Blue Shield

Living with the cancer drugs

Cancer cell dormancy: mechanisms and implications of cancer recurrence and metastasis

PSMA PET CT AGAIN!? Not good news!

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