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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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One of those rare and aggressive cancers?

Hi everyone, I’m trying to educate myself about my husband’s prostate cancer, today I came a cross a post about ductal cancer and poor survival here , I...

Hi everyone, I’m trying to educate myself about my husband’s prostate cancer, to...

Seabird12

•4 years ago

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Is anyone else experiencing repeated bouts of Prostatitis as a result of their cancer therapy?

I have been plagued by repeated hospitalizations for infections that are seated in my prostate. They never can pin it down exactly, but the last time it did...

I have been plagued by repeated hospitalizations for infections that are seated ...

rogerwegner

•4 years ago

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Prolia vs Xgeva ? MO wants to give me Xgeva shot every four weeks whereas Prolia is every six months. Both has the same effect?

On Lupron , Zytiga and Prednisone- MO wants me to go on Xgeva next week Because of bone Met. My psa has decreased from 500 to 2.2 .

On Lupron , Zytiga and Prednisone- MO wants me to go on Xgeva next week Because ...

Melaine50

•4 years ago

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Why is the PSA score such a thing of focus?

Since joining this club, the PSA test appears to be touted as the primary measure for PCa tumour growth and the effectiveness of different drug treatments. As...

Since joining this club, the PSA test appears to be touted as the primary measur...

Doseydoe

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Coronavirus & PCa

The findings that the death rate for men is higher than that for women is not surprising: "Officials recorded a 2.8% fatality rate for male patients versus...

The findings that the death rate for men is higher than that for women is not su...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Docetaxel and gout?

I finished my 8 infusions of Docetaxel 6 months ago (PSA went from 450 to .008) but still have slight Lymphedema in my legs. Yesterday I developed a sharp pain...

I finished my 8 infusions of Docetaxel 6 months ago (PSA went from 450 to .008) ...

kcamH

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Zytiga

Hi everyone, Just an update on my father: he’s doing well, still has trouble walking a little bit and can’t stand for too long, he feels a bit of a muscle...

Hi everyone, Just an update on my father: he’s doing well, still has trouble wa...

chocolatelover_123

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Falling platelets

Gleason 9, stage 4 in 2011 Seeding, radiation, lupron, patch, trelstar, exteva, xtandi, more radiation, still on xtandi but over last 6 months PSA has been...

Gleason 9, stage 4 in 2011 Seeding, radiation, lupron, patch, trelstar, exteva, ...

Baddawg

•4 years ago

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Xtandi with Xofigo??

There seems to be a discrepancy between oncs they both want me on Xofigo but one says I should continue with Xtandi while the other says to stop it because it...

There seems to be a discrepancy between oncs they both want me on Xofigo but one...

sjpoli46

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Lupron

How many injections of Lupron can our bodies handle before damage to other organs and our body? Anyone know how long we can be on it?

How many injections of Lupron can our bodies handle before damage to other organ...

Riverside2020

•4 years ago

136 Replies

A Future After Treatment

My latest blog post, where I muse about the importance of being able to envision a future after treatment, or more specifically, after chemotherapy while on...

My latest blog post, where I muse about the importance of being able to envision...

tom67inMA

•4 years ago

30 Replies

BIRM

Do we have men currently taking BIRM ? What is the source , cost and dosage. Also, is it tolerable ? Thanks

Do we have men currently taking BIRM ? What is the source , cost and dosage. Als...

lewicki

•4 years ago

16 Replies

New treatment option

Hi, I heard about this on the radio today and had to look up what they were referring to. Sorry if it's been posted before but thought it looked promising...

Hi, I heard about this on the radio today and had to look up what they were refe...

Fdccs

•4 years ago

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Comparison between alk phos bone specific range compared to non specific which would include liver etc.

I have a question about the range comparison between alk phos non specific to alk phos bone specific I know we have issues with bone mets, and also I'm trying...

I have a question about the range comparison between alk phos non specific to al...

Bluebird11

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Prazosin May Lower Prostate Cancer Recurrence Risk After Radiotherapy?

Anyone know of any additional studies on Prazosin May Lower Prostate Cancer Recurrence Risk After Radiotherapy? Just finished SBRT treatment and have appt with...

Anyone know of any additional studies on Prazosin May Lower Prostate Cancer Recu...

Sunfire

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Black Raspberries as a health food for cancer recovery

I really enjoyed this interview of the owner of a Black Raspberry Company. Steve Dunfield is a smart guy. I have not seen a lot on the internet about black...

I really enjoyed this interview of the owner of a Black Raspberry Company. Ste...

softwaremom00

•4 years ago

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I want to change my name from puffet to leglise

Just a small administrative detail?

Puffet

•4 years ago

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why Cant I upload a photo ?

any tips please, just getting 'ooops' having trouble uploading your photo ? Is there a limit on the size of a photo you can post ?

any tips please, just getting 'ooops' having trouble uploading your photo ? Is t...

16starsky

•4 years ago

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Why cant I upload a photo ?

Why cant I upload a photo, just keeps saving 'ooops having problems uploading your image' any tips please

Why cant I upload a photo, just keeps saving 'ooops having problems uploading yo...

16starsky

•4 years ago

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Vaxchora banned for over those 64 years by Illinois State law

Walgreen's gave me the above information, so I called and wrote to the company [APCER Life Sciences, Inc. on behalf of Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.]. Clearly...

Walgreen's gave me the above information, so I called and wrote to the company [...

cigafred

•4 years ago

4 Replies

PSA Up During Docetaxel, Scan indicates progression. Determined, Next step??

Hi all --- (original post gone) -- Determined despite devastation. Looking at "What next." Husband Barry was diagnosed last August with pc, extensive bone...

Hi all --- (original post gone) -- Determined despite devastation. Looking at "W...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Hello Good people

I finished the Bicalutamid 150mg on 30/10/2019 now i took a PSA test on 18/02/2020 My PSA now is 0.16 µg/L / I hope the best for you / Regards from sweden...

I finished the Bicalutamid 150mg on 30/10/2019 now i took a PSA test on 18/02/2...

NOCanceros

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Turmeric Curcumin Safety Recall or Scam????

I just received an email stating the following: We have learned of a potential safety issue that may impact your Amazon purchase(s) below: Turmeric Curcumin...

I just received an email stating the following: We have learned of a potential s...

6357axbz

•4 years ago

7 Replies

PSA Up During Docetaxel, Scan indicates progression. Determined, Next step??

Hi all --- Determined despite devastation. Looking at "What next." Husband Barry was diagnosed last August with pc, extensive bone mets, no pain (cancer...

Hi all --- Determined despite devastation. Looking at "What next." Husband Bar...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

3 Replies

SE Michigan Prostate Cancer Support Group

Gilda's Club Detroit is now offering a support group in their Royal Oak, Michigan location. The first meeting is Tuesday March 17, 2020 at 6:30. You are...

Gilda's Club Detroit is now offering a support group in their Royal Oak, Michiga...

ecm1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

New Guy

Intro - 52 years old at dx DX 10/2002 - biopsy 4/2003 Gleason8 - all cores positive - Staged at T2b Viet nam vet - they claim I was in an area for 14 months...

Intro - 52 years old at dx DX 10/2002 - biopsy 4/2003 Gleason8 - all cores posi...

lespaul123

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Prostate cancer and all of a sudden a low GFR

Hello my dad has had prostrate cancer since 2014 with bone Mets anyways we were going to get a bone scan and a CT scan to see how he was doing but before that...

Hello my dad has had prostrate cancer since 2014 with bone Mets anyways we were ...

Olivia007

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Needing Advice

Hey guys, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted. To give you some background, my dad was diagnosed with stage IVb prostate cancer/Gleason 9 in October 2018....

Hey guys, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted. To give you some background, ...

Ali1980

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Lu 177 vs chemo/docetaxel

Lu 177 vs chemo/docetaxel. What are the requirements to be able to be on Lu 177 in the U.S? Are they different in Germany? In Australia? Has anyone seen any...

Lu 177 vs chemo/docetaxel. What are the requirements to be able to be on Lu 177 ...

Runner4000

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Dr says Enzalutimide... what about Cabazitaxel?

Hi Folks... looking for shared wisdom/thoughts/opinions/experiences to help me in my current decision point. I've made it into my 50s, living with cancer for...

Hi Folks... looking for shared wisdom/thoughts/opinions/experiences to help me i...

Tak-Druk

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for February 2020

One of those rare and aggressive cancers?

Is anyone else experiencing repeated bouts of Prostatitis as a result of their cancer therapy?

Prolia vs Xgeva ? MO wants to give me Xgeva shot every four weeks whereas Prolia is every six months. Both has the same effect?

Why is the PSA score such a thing of focus?

Coronavirus & PCa

Docetaxel and gout?

Zytiga

Falling platelets

Xtandi with Xofigo??

Lupron

A Future After Treatment

BIRM

New treatment option

Comparison between alk phos bone specific range compared to non specific which would include liver etc.

Prazosin May Lower Prostate Cancer Recurrence Risk After Radiotherapy?

Black Raspberries as a health food for cancer recovery

I want to change my name from puffet to leglise

why Cant I upload a photo ?

Why cant I upload a photo ?

Vaxchora banned for over those 64 years by Illinois State law

PSA Up During Docetaxel, Scan indicates progression. Determined, Next step??

Hello Good people

Turmeric Curcumin Safety Recall or Scam????

PSA Up During Docetaxel, Scan indicates progression. Determined, Next step??

SE Michigan Prostate Cancer Support Group

New Guy

Prostate cancer and all of a sudden a low GFR

Needing Advice

Lu 177 vs chemo/docetaxel

Dr says Enzalutimide... what about Cabazitaxel?

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