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(off topic) Firmagon useful for treating pedophilia

It will probably surprise few of us that libido-reducing Firmagon has been found to be useful for treating pedophiles in a small Swedish study. They found that...

It will probably surprise few of us that libido-reducing Firmagon has been found...

Tall_Allen

•4 years ago

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Why does this game plan sound off ?

I thought I had done my research and may have got it right despite my ignorance but the more I read answers here the dumber and less sure about things I feeI....

I thought I had done my research and may have got it right despite my ignorance ...

treedown

•4 years ago

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PSA 3.12 after 3/17 radical prostatectomy. Future treatment thoughts?

I'm new to Advanced Prostate Cancer, moving "up" from Prostate Cancer Network due to recent pathology results after da Vinci radical prostatectomy (RP) on...

I'm new to Advanced Prostate Cancer, moving "up" from Prostate Cancer Network du...

happycamperguy

•4 years ago

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Helping pay for Xtandi

Hello --- My medical oncologist says I have to take more Xtandi --- I looked at its cost and it is way unaffordable to me now. Does anyone know about this...

Hello --- My medical oncologist says I have to take more Xtandi --- I looked at...

ken12491

•4 years ago

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Decipher

Anyone have experience with the Decipher genetics program, it’s’ effectiveness and related cost?

Anyone have experience with the Decipher genetics program, it’s’ effectiveness a...

VN6465

•4 years ago

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Returning B.O.

So, my husband has been on Lupron for 19 months. Had 6 rounds of Docetaxel, followed by SBRT. Since he started on the Lupron, he has had ZERO body odor. No...

So, my husband has been on Lupron for 19 months. Had 6 rounds of Docetaxel, fol...

kick-prostate-cancer

•4 years ago

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Wind

Hi Guys Any advice on Gut Winds, assume the Xtandi is causing it. and has a terrible stench to them as well..

Hi Guys Any advice on Gut Winds, assume the Xtandi is causing it. and has a ter...

Andrevz

•4 years ago

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Want to know how you feel with hormone therapy, and Brachy?

I was told I am a 3+4. My doc wants me to do ADT (hormone therapy), and then do "seeds" (Brachytheraph) and I'm leary. Someone tell me how you feel with ADT -...

I was told I am a 3+4. My doc wants me to do ADT (hormone therapy), and then do ...

CarrotBoy

•4 years ago

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My Facebook post on the 4th anniversary of my diagnosis

Today is the fourth anniversary of me discovering that an uninvited guest was living in the basement. That “guest” is still mooching off me with no intention...

Today is the fourth anniversary of me discovering that an uninvited guest was li...

onajourney

•4 years ago

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ADT and body odor or the lack there of.

I have been on Lupron for 6 months now with eSRT. I had my last shot the beginning of April. I noticed recently that I no longer need deodorant. I am just...

I have been on Lupron for 6 months now with eSRT. I had my last shot the beginn...

SooHwa99

•4 years ago

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Xtandi and ache in tailbone

Has anyone experienced aching in the tailbone and surrounding muscles? Started Xtandi and about a week in to it I started have aching in my tailbone did not...

Has anyone experienced aching in the tailbone and surrounding muscles? Started X...

Scootman

•4 years ago

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ADT or no ADT

At 6 months post RP with a PSA is .03, my urologist refereed me to RO. Urologist wants to do RT, especially considering high DECIPHER, but does not favor ADT...

At 6 months post RP with a PSA is .03, my urologist refereed me to RO. Urologist...

Jmr11820

•4 years ago

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RRP Oct2016, slowly rising uPSA over past year in addition to several other issues including hypogonadism, intermittent TRT, osteopenia, etc

RRP Oct 2016 with slowly rising uPSA over past year in addition to several other issues I’m dealing with including hypogonadism, intermittent TRT, osteopenia,...

RRP Oct 2016 with slowly rising uPSA over past year in addition to several other...

LowT

•4 years ago

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5 alpha reductase in inhibitors

There are many on this forum that take Avodart to reduce DHT levels. I perused the NCCN Guidelines Version 1.2020 - Prostate Cancer and searched Pubmed but did...

There are many on this forum that take Avodart to reduce DHT levels. I perused t...

PhilipSZacarias

•4 years ago

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A Phase III trial comparing Atezolizumab with Enzalutamide vs Enzalutamide alone in patients with metastatic CRPC

Presented at the AACR Annual Meeting April 27. [1] Bottom line: no add-on value or synergy for Atezolizumab (a checkpoint inhibitor) with Enzalutamide....

Presented at the AACR Annual Meeting April 27. [1] Bottom line: no add-on valu...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Positive APC Treatment

Just a positive 4 year report on my health. Diagnosed in March of 2016 with a couple of Gleason 9's and 7's and clean bone scan. Immediately began Lupron for 3...

Just a positive 4 year report on my health. Diagnosed in March of 2016 with a co...

Wdoug

•4 years ago

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Tired of Being Tired

Happy hump day brethren. I’m a stage 4’er and have been taking zytiga and lupron going on 27 months. I work out daily for 45 minutes and walk 12 miles every...

Happy hump day brethren. I’m a stage 4’er and have been taking zytiga and lupron...

3putt

•4 years ago

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Why does PCa stay dormant in bones for so long, and then emerge so fiercely?

I noticed one of my countrymen, Bjry, had posted a paper just published by researchers from Peter Mac and other Australian institutions that seeks to answer...

I noticed one of my countrymen, Bjry, had posted a paper just published by resea...

Blackpatch

•4 years ago

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Here is some Hope for you

I’m 4 1/2 years post diagnosis at Stage 4. Starting in i was told this would kill me and my life would be significantly shorter. I was diagnosed at 46, I...

I’m 4 1/2 years post diagnosis at Stage 4. Starting in i was told this would kil...

Chugach

•4 years ago

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Cabazitaxel: 25 vs 20 dose? Neulasta vs. No Neulasta? Any experiences?

Hi, It looks like Barry's doing Cabazitaxel next. Have done reading, several studies. 25 vs 20 --- Neulasta vs No Neulasta -- more. Now looking for...

Hi, It looks like Barry's doing Cabazitaxel next. Have done reading, several s...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

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A day in the life

My latest blog post, in which a dead car battery briefly thwarts an attempt to pick up my Abiraterone from the pharmacy. It's actually been the first decent...

My latest blog post, in which a dead car battery briefly thwarts an attempt to p...

tom67inMA

•4 years ago

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Relugolix. Could It Be A Game-changing Drug for Advance Prostate Cancer

What is know about this drug whose manufacturer is now seeking FDA approval after completing clinical trials? Will it replace leuprolide? Or become a viable...

What is know about this drug whose manufacturer is now seeking FDA approval afte...

ronton2

•4 years ago

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Will my teeth fall out?

I value the few teeth I have left. They serve me well during midnight snacks. I have had monthly Xjeva injections for 2 years and 9 months. I was suddenly...

I value the few teeth I have left. They serve me well during midnight snacks. I ...

monte1111

•4 years ago

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General Review from Prostate Cancer News

Dear All: This is worth looking through. "Prostate Cancer News and Reviews" https://pcnrv.blogspot.com/ Craig

Dear All: This is worth looking through. "Prostate Cancer News and Reviews"...

efsculpt

•4 years ago

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DO NOT TAKE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

It is has been clearly established that Hydroxychloroquine should NOT be taken for the virus. I call for those who propagated this as an effective treatment...

It is has been clearly established that Hydroxychloroquine should NOT be taken f...

billyboy3

•4 years ago

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Prostate Cancer dormancy – recent Australian study. “Prostate cancer cell‐intrinsic interferon signaling regulates dormancy and metastatic

You need more molecular cell biology than I have to follow the detail of this long complex research study. A significant element for me was that they tested...

You need more molecular cell biology than I have to follow the detail of this l...

Bjry

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Castration Resistant?

We learned today that I am now castrate resistant, I have an appointment with the radiology oncologist tomorrow morning to get all of the pain will be starting...

We learned today that I am now castrate resistant, I have an appointment with th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Update on my Dad: 4 months since last PSA and Provenge

Hello Health Unlocked gang! It's been quite a while since I've posted in the group and I wanted to give an update on my dad and see what your thoughts are on...

Hello Health Unlocked gang! It's been quite a while since I've posted in the gro...

Lynsi13

•4 years ago

19 Replies

New to this

Hello everyone. Looking for some inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pc two months ago, psa 216, gleeson 8. On adt (prosap) + abiraterone. Wish you well and...

Hello everyone. Looking for some inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pc two m...

Curehunter

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Told to discontinue Casodex (Bicalutamide)

My dad was put on Casodex for 3 months immediately post-chemo. So he was on Lupride + Casodex. Today we got his 3-monthly blood work reviewed, the MO has...

My dad was put on Casodex for 3 months immediately post-chemo. So he was on Lupr...

Cheerr

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for April 2020

(off topic) Firmagon useful for treating pedophilia

Why does this game plan sound off ?

PSA 3.12 after 3/17 radical prostatectomy. Future treatment thoughts?

Helping pay for Xtandi

Decipher

Returning B.O.

Wind

Want to know how you feel with hormone therapy, and Brachy?

My Facebook post on the 4th anniversary of my diagnosis

ADT and body odor or the lack there of.

Xtandi and ache in tailbone

ADT or no ADT

RRP Oct2016, slowly rising uPSA over past year in addition to several other issues including hypogonadism, intermittent TRT, osteopenia, etc

5 alpha reductase in inhibitors

A Phase III trial comparing Atezolizumab with Enzalutamide vs Enzalutamide alone in patients with metastatic CRPC

Positive APC Treatment

Tired of Being Tired

Why does PCa stay dormant in bones for so long, and then emerge so fiercely?

Here is some Hope for you

Cabazitaxel: 25 vs 20 dose? Neulasta vs. No Neulasta? Any experiences?

A day in the life

Relugolix. Could It Be A Game-changing Drug for Advance Prostate Cancer

Will my teeth fall out?

General Review from Prostate Cancer News

DO NOT TAKE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Prostate Cancer dormancy – recent Australian study. “Prostate cancer cell‐intrinsic interferon signaling regulates dormancy and metastatic

Castration Resistant?

Update on my Dad: 4 months since last PSA and Provenge

New to this

Told to discontinue Casodex (Bicalutamide)

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