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Scrotum Itch

Shortly after starting ADT, I've developed this excruciating scrotum itch. Has anyone else experienced this? Specifics: About 4 months ago Dx Stage IV. Started...

Shortly after starting ADT, I've developed this excruciating scrotum itch. Has a...

Gearhead

•5 years ago

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Good news at last

I've posted several times about my dad and read the forum daily to learn about this cruel journey. It's been so helpful to my dad and family and our...

I've posted several times about my dad and read the forum daily to learn about t...

k538

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Elevated liver enzymes

I have had to stop taking zytiga due to elevated liver enzymes. I started taking zytiga 5 months ago and after bloodwork showed my liver enzymes to be elevated...

I have had to stop taking zytiga due to elevated liver enzymes. I started taking...

Oct18

•5 years ago

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New Taxotere in pill form

There might be a new form of Taxotere coming out but it is in pill form. Something there came out of the American Urological Association conference in Chicago....

There might be a new form of Taxotere coming out but it is in pill form. Somethi...

Magnus1964

•5 years ago

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VERU Inc.

Just got back from my monthly doctor visit. My research doc was at the American Urologic Association conference. Here is one of the thing he seemed excited...

Just got back from my monthly doctor visit. My research doc was at the American ...

Magnus1964

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Tumor genomic testing question

GenomeDX wants a sample of your tumor to test, but why don't they also want a sample of your normal prostate to compare against?

GenomeDX wants a sample of your tumor to test, but why don't they also want a sa...

farmanerd

•5 years ago

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What Percentage of Men Have Recurrence??

In recent months I have encountered any number of people who either had or know someone who has Pca and they speak of it as something rather casual... like...

In recent months I have encountered any number of people who either had or know ...

Tommyj2

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Weakened Immune System

Most of us are aware that many of the treatments and drugs offered for advanced PC can weaken our immune systems.. Our blood counts are carefully monitored to...

Most of us are aware that many of the treatments and drugs offered for advanced ...

Fairwind

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Brachytherapy leakage

Hi there Does any one with brachytherapy has a long term urine leakage side effects What are the immediate treatments? Besah

Hi there Does any one with brachytherapy has a long term urine leakage sid...

Besan

•5 years ago

6 Replies

blood in urine

Hello, my husband is currently having radiation treatments 10 all together. metastasis to hip and L4 and T11 Today is his last treatment and last night he...

Hello, my husband is currently having radiation treatments 10 all together. met...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Taxotere & Pelvic bone area radiation and now leg lympedema

Any info about interaction of taxotere and pelvic bone radiation and then getting leg lympedema. Also anyone develope temporary leg lymphedema from any...

Any info about interaction of taxotere and pelvic bone radiation and then gettin...

Livetodayok

•5 years ago

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Risk of cardiovascular events in men treated for PCa.

New Danish study [1] & a new paper from Mark Moyad [2]. "Men who received first-line palliative treatment had {twice the risk} of {ischaemic stroke} and {heart...

New Danish study [1] & a new paper from Mark Moyad [2]. "Men who received first-...

pjoshea13

•5 years ago

9 Replies

What's next?

Had radiation to several mets back in 2012. Arm has been tingling and aching for a couple of months. Dr. Sartor did a MRI on Tuesday - he read it yesterday...

Had radiation to several mets back in 2012. Arm has been tingling and aching fo...

Alvin735

•5 years ago

14 Replies

How can I switch to Early Stage Group?

Hello, Looks like the system put me in the wrong group when I joined this community yesterday. How can I switch to the Early Stage Group? Thanks, newbie...

Hello, Looks like the system put me in the wrong group when I joined this commun...

blueluna

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Still undetectable 56 months after DX w/ original 209 PSA and bone mets..

Hi all; Great news today still showing a PSA of <0.02. I never ever thought that this would have been possible after my initial horrific DX let alone that I...

Hi all; Great news today still showing a PSA of <0.02. I never ever thought that...

poofers

•5 years ago

16 Replies

SRT with hormonal therapy, I need your help!

The MO (Jasek Pinski, MD) at USC Noris Cancer Centre, told me that he will put me on monthly injections of Degarelix (Firmagon) for 6 months and the RO will...

The MO (Jasek Pinski, MD) at USC Noris Cancer Centre, told me that he will put ...

Ralph1966

•5 years ago

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Docetaxel - day one

Today was my first day of Docetaxel. 17 months after being diagnosed apc. Gleason 9, PSA 55. First treatment was abiraterone, second was an immunotherapy...

Today was my first day of Docetaxel. 17 months after being diagnosed apc. Gleaso...

easeytiger

•5 years ago

41 Replies

Has anyone had a CTC Circulating Tumor Blood Test (CTC) for prostate cancer ? CELLSEARCH

The CELLSEARCH® CTC Test is a simple, actionable blood test that helps oncologists assess the prognosis of patients with metastatic breast, prostate*, or...

The CELLSEARCH® CTC Test is a simple, actionable blood test that helps oncolog...

Longterm101

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Abiraterone Acetate Plus Prednisone in Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

The Lancet Oncology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •The authors report long-term survival outcomes among...

The Lancet Oncology ...

Balsam01

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Some news....

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puxi

•5 years ago

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Foundation One came back from biopsy 1 year ago. TMB low. TMPRSS2-ERG fusion.

TMB low, Alterations : TMPRSS2-ERG fusion and AL1 K609del Very low mutation, nothing doable for now from this point. Could it change with time, and if yes,...

TMB low, Alterations : TMPRSS2-ERG fusion and AL1 K609del Very low mutation, not...

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

ADT and Dementia Link Study

The relationship between ADT therapy and dementia or Alzheimer disease has been debated for quite some time. A new study presented at the urology convention...

The relationship between ADT therapy and dementia or Alzheimer disease has bee...

Mkeman

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Monotherapy or ADT3?

Hola Friends, I need advice concerning Lupron as a Monotherapy or switching to ADT(3) as suggested by Maack C (2019). Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A...

Hola Friends, I need advice concerning Lupron as a Monotherapy or switching to A...

Frigataflyer

•5 years ago

17 Replies

TAT-11: Expanding the Horizon of Targeted Alpha Therapy with Thorium Conjugates

New PSMA (TTC-PSMA) directed therapy with alpha particles using Thorium 227 ----------------- Ottawa, ON, Canada (UroToday.com) Dr. Hartwig Hennekes opened...

New PSMA (TTC-PSMA) directed therapy with alpha particles using Thorium 227 ---...

tango65

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Does anyone die of Pca when PSA's under 1000?

I feel a little foolish asking this question but with so many here getting advanced treatments with PSA's in the low end I'm wondering how long it takes to get...

I feel a little foolish asking this question but with so many here getting advan...

Tommyj2

•5 years ago

44 Replies

Prostate Cancer Oncologist in Charlotte?

Can anyone recommend an expert in Charlotte? Not a urologist or radiation oncologist, please. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend an expert in Charlotte? Not a urologist or radiation oncol...

jwmsclt

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Two Paid Research Opportunities $1025 for Chicago residents and $100 for anywhere by phone

Two Paid Research Opportunities $1025 for Chicago residents and $100 for anywhere by phone Patients with a diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer who have not...

Two Paid Research Opportunities $1025 for Chicago residents and $100 for anywher...

Darryl

Partner•5 years ago

2 Replies

New to Trelstar

Hi, new to this 1st time posting.. Dr switched my Lupron 22.5 mg injection to Trelstar 11.25 mg said it was the same as Lupron and Eligard..injection was much...

Hi, new to this 1st time posting.. Dr switched my Lupron 22.5 mg injection to Tr...

preciousbz1

•5 years ago

20 Replies

5ARIs & the PCa Masking issue.

New study that's likely to be misreported [1]. Finasteride & Dutasteride are 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs). They are used to treat benign prostatic...

New study that's likely to be misreported [1]. Finasteride & Dutasteride are 5-...

pjoshea13

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Did my 150th marathon on Sunday

Vanessa came out with her daughter(in the middle) in a jogging stroller at mile 20. Fam met me at mile 23 (with that sign- wife on one side and #3 son on the...

Vanessa came out with her daughter(in the middle) in a jogging stroller at mile ...

dockam

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for May 2019

Scrotum Itch

Good news at last

Elevated liver enzymes

New Taxotere in pill form

VERU Inc.

Tumor genomic testing question

What Percentage of Men Have Recurrence??

Weakened Immune System

Brachytherapy leakage

blood in urine

Taxotere & Pelvic bone area radiation and now leg lympedema

Risk of cardiovascular events in men treated for PCa.

What's next?

How can I switch to Early Stage Group?

Still undetectable 56 months after DX w/ original 209 PSA and bone mets..

SRT with hormonal therapy, I need your help!

Docetaxel - day one

Has anyone had a CTC Circulating Tumor Blood Test (CTC) for prostate cancer ? CELLSEARCH

Abiraterone Acetate Plus Prednisone in Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Some news....

Foundation One came back from biopsy 1 year ago. TMB low. TMPRSS2-ERG fusion.

ADT and Dementia Link Study

Monotherapy or ADT3?

TAT-11: Expanding the Horizon of Targeted Alpha Therapy with Thorium Conjugates

Does anyone die of Pca when PSA's under 1000?

Prostate Cancer Oncologist in Charlotte?

Two Paid Research Opportunities $1025 for Chicago residents and $100 for anywhere by phone

New to Trelstar

5ARIs & the PCa Masking issue.

Did my 150th marathon on Sunday

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