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Cabazitaxel Plus Carboplatin for the Treatment of Men With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

In case you didn't see this. Early phase I/II results encourage combination therapy. Of course more work needs to get done to see who would benefit most....

In case you didn't see this. Early phase I/II results encourage combination ther...

snoraste

•5 years ago

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Keytruda /Xtandi trial

i have been on this trial for about 5 months with few side affects up until a week age but now have Peripheral Nephropathy in both feet and hands. .Oncologists...

i have been on this trial for about 5 months with few side affects up until a we...

donovan0932

•5 years ago

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How do you take Canabis Oil ?

Anyone here tried canabis oil, and if so, how do you take it ? A drop or two on the tongue, or on food? Thanks, Deano

Anyone here tried canabis oil, and if so, how do you take it ? A drop or two on ...

deano58

•5 years ago

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Melatonin use ?

Several months back I read about some of you guys using large doses of Melatonin, I believe in the 30-50 mg dosage. Are there still some of you using this and...

Several months back I read about some of you guys using large doses of Melatonin...

docbulldog

•5 years ago

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Zytiga resistance and Chemo

Hi everyone, After 16 months on Zytiga (which started shortly after a failed RP in Jan 2018), my father's PSA jumped from 4 in June to 19 in August to 55 last...

Hi everyone, After 16 months on Zytiga (which started shortly after a failed RP ...

Dani2861

•5 years ago

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PSA drop Testosterone jump 21days on Casodex b4 Lupron last week

Well, Last weeks excitement is over. Lupron Depot inject done now on day 8. No side effects yet. Question? Last weeks PSA and Testosterone labs surprised me....

Well, Last weeks excitement is over. Lupron Depot inject done now on day 8. No s...

depotdoug

•5 years ago

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FDA Approves Apalutamide for mHSPC

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-approves-apalutamide-metastatic-castration-sensitive-prostate-cancer Interesting, Xtandi got...

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-approves-apal...

DarkEnergy

•5 years ago

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Are you taking opioids?

I've read that a significant number of cancer patients need daily opioid medications. My pain management doc is suggesting hydrocodone again. I took them for...

I've read that a significant number of cancer patients need daily opioid medicat...

GranPaSmurf

•5 years ago

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Zytega or Xtandi (hormone naive, dx June 2019) in foresight as a primer for Gallium 68 PSMA scan and LU 177

Hi to everybody on the forum, I have been reading on this forum for the past 2 month and learned so much from you, thank you! I am impressed and grateful about...

Hi to everybody on the forum, I have been reading on this forum for the past 2 m...

specialmatter

•5 years ago

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Docetaxel vs Surveillance After Radical Radiotherapy for Intermediate- or High-Risk Prostate Cancer

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •Docetaxel combined with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) has improved survival of patients with advanced prostate cancer. This study...

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •Docetaxel combined with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) ...

Balsam01

•5 years ago

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Non-invasive Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer Using Circulating Tumor Cells

Combining the new test with prostate specific antigen (PSA) results can yield a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer that is more than 90% accurate,...

Combining the new test with prostate specific antigen (PSA) results can yield a ...

GranPaSmurf

•5 years ago

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cbd and thc

Trying cbd with thc using tincture, any advice on using for the first time.

linpisarn

•5 years ago

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starting xtandia

Any suggestions for beginning xtandi after being on zytiga for 6 months?

linpisarn

•5 years ago

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Urologist recommendation in Palm Spings CA area

Hi, Is there anyone being treated by a urologist or a urology oncologist in the greater Palm Springs area? Looking for a recommendation. Any information much...

Hi, Is there anyone being treated by a urologist or a urology oncologist in the ...

Cactus-Jack

•5 years ago

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SABR to oligometastases slows progression via immune response

In the first randomized trial of SABR (or SBRT) to the metastases of men who had 3 or fewer metastases detected via bone scan/CT, progression was delayed. This...

In the first randomized trial of SABR (or SBRT) to the metastases of men who had...

Tall_Allen

•5 years ago

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Abiraterone in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •This is a post-hoc analysis of the STAMPEDE study, where the outcomes of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) treated with...

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •This is a post-hoc analysis of the STAMPEDE study, where th...

Balsam01

•5 years ago

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Donated conference tickets

The Prostate Cancer patient conference is sold out (yay!). We have a handful of donated tickets for those who could not afford the ticket fee. First come...

The Prostate Cancer patient conference is sold out (yay!). We have a handful of ...

Darryl

Partner•5 years ago

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Neuropilin-2 is an independent prognostic factor for shorter cancer-specific survival in patients with acinar adenocarcinoma of the prostate

https://www.mdlinx.com/journal-summaries/erg-neuropilin-2-prognosis-prostate-cancer/2019/09/17/7578502/ZZ0EDD57AB5F0340F09658F57ED09AEEEE?news_id=903&newsdt=091

https://www.mdlinx.com/journal-summaries/erg-neuropilin-2-prognosis-prostate-can...

GranPaSmurf

•5 years ago

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Is chemo an effective treatment for PCa?

My online research indicates chemotherapy is not an effective treatment for all cancers. I’m wondering if anyone can direct me to information supporting...

My online research indicates chemotherapy is not an effective treatment for all ...

babychi

•5 years ago

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Neuropathy for $100, Alex!

I developed neuropathy in my legs during my Taxotere treatments for PC. It hasn't gone away and I remain on Gabapentin for relief. It certainly helps but I'm...

I developed neuropathy in my legs during my Taxotere treatments for PC. It hasn...

gleason9guy

•5 years ago

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How the body’s nerves become accomplices in the spread of cancer

Nerves, stress, betablockers ... https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/how-body-s-nerves-become-accomplices-spread-cancer

Nerves, stress, betablockers ... https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/how-bod...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hypoxia induced cancer stem cell enrichment promotes resistance to ADT.

New study below. One of the myths we regularly run into is that "cancer hates oxygen". People buy into dubious ways of delivering more oxygen to their......

New study below. One of the myths we regularly run into is that "cancer hates ox...

pjoshea13

•5 years ago

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Has anyone had their genetic testing change over time?

My husband tested PTEN loss in his first genetic tests when tissue was taken from his RP in mid 2017. We recently had new genetic testing performed with...

My husband tested PTEN loss in his first genetic tests when tissue was taken fro...

paige20180

•5 years ago

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First Chemo - Advice/Suggestions

We finally made the choice to first try Chemo (Docetaxel) over Zytiga. The first cycle begins the day after. Some important points I have gathered via the...

We finally made the choice to first try Chemo (Docetaxel) over Zytiga. The first...

Cheerr

•5 years ago

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Rising PSA versus Falling PSA after starting Lupron

I am so appreciate everyone's input on this site. Question: I was diagnosed in 2002 with 3+4 and 4+4. Had RP and Radiation in 2003. PSA stayed below 4 until...

I am so appreciate everyone's input on this site. Question: I was diagnosed in ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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PSMA Heterogeneity and DNA Repair Defects in Prostate Cancer

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •In this retrospective study, expression of membranous prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) was scored via immunohistochemistry and...

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE •In this retrospective study, expression of membranous prost...

Balsam01

•5 years ago

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Take ownership of your prostate cancer

Doctors (ie general practitioners or family doctors) are commonly accepted in the community as “learned men” who know better than you health wise. Such was my...

Doctors (ie general practitioners or family doctors) are commonly accepted in th...

sculptorgalaxy

•5 years ago

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PSMA Heterogeneity and DNA Repair Defects in Prostate Cancer

Saw this post this morning. For those of us with HRD (BRCA,etc..), this may have clinical implications: Should the treatment be brought forward? And would it...

Saw this post this morning. For those of us with HRD (BRCA,etc..), this may have...

snoraste

•5 years ago

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Looking for info on urologists at Mayo in Jacksonville FL.

I have been on active surveillance for the last 10 years and have been an active participant in a study in the Chicago area. I have moved to FL and am looking...

I have been on active surveillance for the last 10 years and have been an active...

GeoffNoLongerAS

•5 years ago

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Heavy dosing IP6/Inositol on a keto diet

My PSA has been slowly but steadily rising and I need to bring some additional muscle to my regime. Decided on IP6/Inositol by Cell Forte, 8 scoops/day....

My PSA has been slowly but steadily rising and I need to bring some additional m...

Arthur479

•5 years ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for September 2019

Cabazitaxel Plus Carboplatin for the Treatment of Men With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Keytruda /Xtandi trial

How do you take Canabis Oil ?

Melatonin use ?

Zytiga resistance and Chemo

PSA drop Testosterone jump 21days on Casodex b4 Lupron last week

FDA Approves Apalutamide for mHSPC

Are you taking opioids?

Zytega or Xtandi (hormone naive, dx June 2019) in foresight as a primer for Gallium 68 PSMA scan and LU 177

Docetaxel vs Surveillance After Radical Radiotherapy for Intermediate- or High-Risk Prostate Cancer

Non-invasive Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer Using Circulating Tumor Cells

cbd and thc

starting xtandia

Urologist recommendation in Palm Spings CA area

SABR to oligometastases slows progression via immune response

Abiraterone in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Donated conference tickets

Neuropilin-2 is an independent prognostic factor for shorter cancer-specific survival in patients with acinar adenocarcinoma of the prostate

Is chemo an effective treatment for PCa?

Neuropathy for $100, Alex!

How the body’s nerves become accomplices in the spread of cancer

Hypoxia induced cancer stem cell enrichment promotes resistance to ADT.

Has anyone had their genetic testing change over time?

First Chemo - Advice/Suggestions

Rising PSA versus Falling PSA after starting Lupron

PSMA Heterogeneity and DNA Repair Defects in Prostate Cancer

Take ownership of your prostate cancer

PSMA Heterogeneity and DNA Repair Defects in Prostate Cancer

Looking for info on urologists at Mayo in Jacksonville FL.

Heavy dosing IP6/Inositol on a keto diet

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