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Metformin

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.physiciansweekly.com/asco-metformin-no-help-in-advanced-prostate-cancer/amp/ I read this article and it has me questioning on...

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.physiciansweekly.com/asco-metformin-no-help-in-a...

chocolatelover_123

•5 years ago

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Provenge Advice

I'm PCa for 13+ years and Stage 4 for the past 3+. On ADT (Lupron or equiv. only). PSA climbed to 2.1 in Dec. 2019 and Oncologist suggested Provenge before we...

I'm PCa for 13+ years and Stage 4 for the past 3+. On ADT (Lupron or equiv. only...

33947

•5 years ago

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Resukts of trial ESK981

How do you get results of a trial that has finished late last year. The trial is ESK981. The trial was done at Wayne State university (Detroit Mi) and...

How do you get results of a trial that has finished late last year. The trial is...

lewicki

•5 years ago

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ZYTIGA

Hi gents I’m still here, and doing well , I have 240 / 500 mg ZYTIGA tablets extra that I would be glad to give to someone in need? I’m in Arizona they are Un...

Hi gents I’m still here, and doing well , I have 240 / 500 mg ZYTIGA tablets ext...

bhr17

•5 years ago

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Chemo , loss of hearing

I am almost completely deaf after my Chemo treatments . Any similar experiences out there ? And what can I do about it ? I really appreciate any input ....

I am almost completely deaf after my Chemo treatments . Any similar experience...

Sun1115

•5 years ago

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Treating Prostate Cancer with Cannabis? Part 3

What's the Best Method for Treating Prostate Cancer with Cannabis? Because there are no clinical trials, and no regulation on cannabis for cancer, nobody can...

What's the Best Method for Treating Prostate Cancer with Cannabis? Because there...

alangeorge

•5 years ago

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Cannabis Science - Cannabis Studies Part 2June 19, 2019Cannabis and Prostate Cancer

Cannabinoid Receptors Make a Difference in Prostate Cancer Everyone is waiting for robust clinical studies on cannabis and cancer, including, of course, on...

Cannabinoid Receptors Make a Difference in Prostate Cancer Everyone is waiting f...

alangeorge

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Cannabis and Cancer interesting reading for sure :)

Cannabis and Cancer, A Brief Introduction Part 1 Cannabis has a long history of co-treatment with conventional cancer treatments. Chemotherapy comes with a...

Cannabis and Cancer, A Brief Introduction Part 1 Cannabis has a long history of ...

alangeorge

•5 years ago

1 Reply

PC and family history connection?

Grandma (mothers side) died from breast cancer in 1957. at age 65. Surgery, than radiation. My mother had mastectomy in 2002. at age 71. 5 of 13 lymph nodes...

Grandma (mothers side) died from breast cancer in 1957. at age 65. Surgery, than...

MSTI

•5 years ago

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Clinical Trial

My PSA is trndinup after 2.5 years on Xtandi. One of my doctors s talking to me about a clinical trial called LAE001/ Prednisone with Afuresertib. This...

My PSA is trndinup after 2.5 years on Xtandi. One of my doctors s talking to me...

Jrb12

•5 years ago

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BAT final report (until the next one).

G’day space cadets. Over the last 2 years I have reported my experiences with self administered bipolar androgen therapy (BAT). You will find those reports...

G’day space cadets. Over the last 2 years I have reported my experiences with s...

kaptank

•5 years ago

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My primary doctor is reluctant to proscribe a CT scan or MRI scan with contrast. I have advanced Prostate cancer

my kidney function is the reason. My gfr (non black) is at 40. Any comments or suggestion for alternative scans. I have not talked to my urologist/oncologist...

my kidney function is the reason. My gfr (non black) is at 40. Any comments or ...

Geoff22

•5 years ago

7 Replies

ADT and lymph node shrinkage

Has anyone experienced lymph node shrinkage shown on a CT and Body Scan after a year or more? I was Dx stage 4 with very high PSA, extensive Mets, and positive...

Has anyone experienced lymph node shrinkage shown on a CT and Body Scan after a ...

2dee

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Keytruda Immunotherapy Update

After running through pretty much most of the available SOC, I got a Hail Mary with a genetic test indicating I was MSI-H (micro satellite instability high)...

After running through pretty much most of the available SOC, I got a Hail Mary w...

Chugach

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Chemo-related neuropathy developing despite ice mitts and socks. Anything that can be added now?

My husband is about to get infusion #6 of Docetaxel in three days. He's been religious about using the ice mitts and ice socks during the infusion. (He doesn't...

My husband is about to get infusion #6 of Docetaxel in three days. He's been rel...

spouse21

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Scared for the future

Hello everyone, I’ve been on this forum for a while and it’s so amazing to see everyone’s journeys with this awful disease. My dad (60) was diagnosed with...

Hello everyone, I’ve been on this forum for a while and it’s so amazing to see e...

chocolatelover_123

•5 years ago

40 Replies

My COC Implementation Perhaps Positive

In my 17 years of prostate cancer, my third recurrence started in May 2019 with a PSA of 0.3. In prior PSA testing, I never experienced a PSA decrease unless...

In my 17 years of prostate cancer, my third recurrence started in May 2019 with ...

Cicero2K

•5 years ago

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For PCx - Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from oncologist or dermatologist?

Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from a med oncologist or dermatologist, if my intended benefits are to slow the prostate cancer growth?

Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from a med oncologist or dermato...

GeorgeGlass

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Will a Ketogenic Diet and/or Metformin Relieve Cognitive Impairment Due to Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

As I posted previously, I have been experimenting with a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting (IMF) as well as taking metformin (1,000 mg/day) for...

As I posted previously, I have been experimenting with a ketogenic diet and inte...

MateoBeach

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Docetaxel, Chemo in general

Hi guys! My husband is very advanced stage IV, however until recently has been super healthy and able to do most anything he did before. We are 4.5 years in...

Hi guys! My husband is very advanced stage IV, however until recently has been s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

66 Replies

Next steps -questions on immunotherapy

Well our roller coaster continues. In early December we began making plans to go to Germany, even had dates offered to us in Munich, then my husband finally...

Well our roller coaster continues. In early December we began making plans to g...

Dalipup

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Apalutamide and rising PSA

Hey Gents, Been fighting this motha close to 15 years. When I became castration resistant, I started apalutamide 14 months ago. My PSA dropped from 13.4 to...

Hey Gents, Been fighting this motha close to 15 years. When I became castration...

MJCA

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Flutamide, bicalutamide, nilutamide, apalutamide or enzalutamide?

According to the cancer.gov fact sheet for Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer, there are 5 types of CAB, Complete Androgen Blockade. I've been on bical. for...

According to the cancer.gov fact sheet for Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer, ...

RICH22

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Rising PSA after 7 Years

I'm new here (first post). Had radical prostectomy in October 2012. PSA at 22 when surgical procedures done. PSA's dropped initially, but started rising...

I'm new here (first post). Had radical prostectomy in October 2012. PSA at 22 ...

Roadster54

•5 years ago

8 Replies

PSA .006 after surgery and radiation to bed and nodes

After surgery, I was started on Lupron for a PSA of 0.1. PSA went to 0.006. I had radiation to bed and nodes. Off lupron 3 1/2 months, PSA still 0.006....

After surgery, I was started on Lupron for a PSA of 0.1. PSA went to 0.006. I h...

jhartdo

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Shingles

I have a severe case of shingles. I didn't know what was going on at first. Now it's escalated to a severe condition. I was told 40% of cancer patients can...

I have a severe case of shingles. I didn't know what was going on at first. Now ...

RalphieJr64

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Results of A Modified COC Protocol

First, some background history. I was diagnosed in January 2016 with Gleason 9 and metastatic PCa. I have undergone ADT, chemotherapy and SBRT to the prostate...

First, some background history. I was diagnosed in January 2016 with Gleason 9 a...

PhilipSZacarias

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Post ADT Side Effects?

Has anyone had side effects after starting ADT vacation? Presumably this would be due to resurgence of testosterone. I’m feeling aches and pains but nothing...

Has anyone had side effects after starting ADT vacation? Presumably this would ...

6357axbz

•5 years ago

4 Replies

PCRP research revierers

I will get to all of your requests by Friday. I have the (regular) flu and have cut my work load since Friday. Thanks for understanding

I will get to all of your requests by Friday. I have the (regular) flu and hav...

Darryl

Partner•5 years ago

7 Replies

I need some help reading biopsy

Hello guys My dad still fighting and after 4 chemo therapies liver got a bit better that allowing him to eat at least breakfast and lunch ( having nausea...

Hello guys My dad still fighting and after 4 chemo therapies liver got a bit be...

Samdres

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for February 2020

Metformin

Provenge Advice

Resukts of trial ESK981

ZYTIGA

Chemo , loss of hearing

Treating Prostate Cancer with Cannabis? Part 3

Cannabis Science - Cannabis Studies Part 2June 19, 2019Cannabis and Prostate Cancer

Cannabis and Cancer interesting reading for sure :)

PC and family history connection?

Clinical Trial

BAT final report (until the next one).

My primary doctor is reluctant to proscribe a CT scan or MRI scan with contrast. I have advanced Prostate cancer

ADT and lymph node shrinkage

Keytruda Immunotherapy Update

Chemo-related neuropathy developing despite ice mitts and socks. Anything that can be added now?

Scared for the future

My COC Implementation Perhaps Positive

For PCx - Should I get Doxycycline and Avodart prescripts from oncologist or dermatologist?

Will a Ketogenic Diet and/or Metformin Relieve Cognitive Impairment Due to Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

Docetaxel, Chemo in general

Next steps -questions on immunotherapy

Apalutamide and rising PSA

Flutamide, bicalutamide, nilutamide, apalutamide or enzalutamide?

Rising PSA after 7 Years

PSA .006 after surgery and radiation to bed and nodes

Shingles

Results of A Modified COC Protocol

Post ADT Side Effects?

PCRP research revierers

I need some help reading biopsy

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