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Renal neoplasm

Husband has extensive bone mets and has had chemo and zytiga. 3 years since diagnosed . Now scans show renal neoplasm on left kidney. What is the standard of...

Husband has extensive bone mets and has had chemo and zytiga. 3 years since diag...

Cynthgob

•4 years ago

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PCa patients can benefit from 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors.

New meta-analysis below [1]. {Dutasteride was approved by the FDA for BPH in November 2001. It has not been approved for PCa in the US. The doctor who wrote...

New meta-analysis below [1]. {Dutasteride was approved by the FDA for BPH in Nov...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Questions for your Doc re ADT option

This may be useful for someone with recurrence.............

maley2711

•4 years ago

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What are the pros and cons of intermittent vs. continuous ADT?

What are the pros and cons of intermittent vs. continuous ADT? I’ve elected to take monthly Firmagon injections over Lupron because of the reported lower...

What are the pros and cons of intermittent vs. continuous ADT? I’ve elected to...

Stevana

•4 years ago

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1-year in, now undifferentiated adenocarcinoma, next?

I've been on Lupron and Apalutamide for one year. Last night my MO informed that despite undetectable PSA there are new hot spots on sacrum, lymph nodes, rib,...

I've been on Lupron and Apalutamide for one year. Last night my MO informed tha...

PeakClimber

•4 years ago

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Estradiol Patch

Hi all....I pray blessings on you, and your families in the midst of fighting PC and the Covid Virus.....Rob recently received notice from Express Scripts that...

Hi all....I pray blessings on you, and your families in the midst of fighting PC...

4luvofrob

•4 years ago

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List of new drugs to overcome resistance

Does anyone has a list of drugs that are under investigation to overcome resistance to ADT/Abi/Doc etc?

Does anyone has a list of drugs that are under investigation to overcome resista...

snoraste

•4 years ago

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SRT Side Effects

I've just finished 25 of 35 SRT treatment. The first 25 sessions included lymph nodes, while the remaining 10 session wills only be the prostate bed. My...

I've just finished 25 of 35 SRT treatment. The first 25 sessions included lymph ...

Jmr11820

•4 years ago

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Dexamethasone cuts Covid-19 death rate

Announced on the BBC today - Dexamethasone, a cheap steroid cuts death rate by a third for patients on ventilator.

Announced on the BBC today - Dexamethasone, a cheap steroid cuts death rate by a...

Graham49

•4 years ago

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ALL 8 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center PCa nomograms

Since there seemed to be some uncertainty as to what I had shared on a previous post, here are all 8 PCa nomograms and the explanations for each..........

Since there seemed to be some uncertainty as to what I had shared on a previous ...

maley2711

•4 years ago

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Has any one else developed Lichen sclerosus as a side effect of taking apalutamide

Lichen sclerosus as a side effect of Apalutamide

rogerwegner

•4 years ago

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Just got a call from the doctor

My dad just got a call from the doctor for his regular PSA checkups. 2 months ago his PSA was 0.05, last month his PSA was 0.03, this month it is 0.04,...

My dad just got a call from the doctor for his regular PSA checkups. 2 months ag...

chocolatelover_123

•4 years ago

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Relief from nausea with Zofran

I was suffering from nausea last week following infusions of Keytruda and Lu-177 while in a clinical trial. My NP prescribed Zofran (ondansetron) which...

I was suffering from nausea last week following infusions of Keytruda and Lu-177...

Jmhanshaw

•4 years ago

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Baicalin suppresses prostate cancer through CDK6/FOXM1 axis

Published: 08 May 2020 Baicalin suppresses the cell cycle progression and proliferation of prostate cancer cells through the CDK6/FOXM1 axis Ziqiang Yu,...

Published: 08 May 2020 Baicalin suppresses the cell cycle progression and prolif...

Graham49

•4 years ago

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When do you all get your blood work done to see your PSA?

My dad gets blood work done every month, however in the past, he’s also been told that people get blood work done every 3-6 months. Why is that? Wouldn’t...

My dad gets blood work done every month, however in the past, he’s also been tol...

chocolatelover_123

•4 years ago

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Blood in Urine update

Posted last week about having blood in my urine. URO performed a cystoscopy the morning. All was ok, he said the only thing there was, is some scar tissue in...

Posted last week about having blood in my urine. URO performed a cystoscopy the...

Ron53

•4 years ago

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I need help understanding enlarged lymph node

Recent 6 month CAT scan showed no change in pelvis, abdomen or chest in my metastatic PC. I did have an enlarged inguinal lymph node. I had a biopsy last...

Recent 6 month CAT scan showed no change in pelvis, abdomen or chest in my metas...

RayTrevitt

•4 years ago

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Questions to ask at new consult tomorrow AM (and future ones)? Also info on clinical trials? Other MO's you like?

Hello and thanks, I'd love to improve my list of questions for consult. I've researched hard, but value your input, wanting to do best. Husband Barry has...

Hello and thanks, I'd love to improve my list of questions for consult. I've re...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

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What Kind Of Tea To Drink?

In my search for good teas to fight prostate cancer (Gleason 7), I have found a few that may help. From this March to present, my main tea has been Jason...

In my search for good teas to fight prostate cancer (Gleason 7), I have found a ...

CarrotBoy

•4 years ago

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After Radical Prostatectomy PSA and Radition with/without Hormone Therapy

Hi Guys, My Father (age 62) was diagnosed PC with a 14 PSA Score. 2 Months ago he had a robotic radical prostatectomy surgery. Patalogy report specified;...

Hi Guys, My Father (age 62) was diagnosed PC with a 14 PSA Score. 2 Months ago h...

Bmhk

•4 years ago

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Mediterranean-style Dietary Pattern Improves Fatigue and Quality of Life in Men with PCa on ADT.

New Australian study below [1]. "Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and persistent symptom from androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer....

New Australian study below [1]. "Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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calculator expectation for extended life after primary therapy.....courtesy Memorial Sloan Kettering data

I am posting these 2 calculators for use by men who are making a treat/don't treat decision, as well as for men who have had initial treatment. For the 1st...

I am posting these 2 calculators for use by men who are making a treat/don't tre...

maley2711

•4 years ago

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Zytiga dose change

My oncologist said I can start taking only 1 zytega I the morning but I’m not clear on just what to take it with. I know this was discussed here before and...

My oncologist said I can start taking only 1 zytega I the morning but I’m not cl...

Grebit

•4 years ago

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Xgeva Shot IM or SubQ

My husband has been getting his Xgeva as a monthly intramuscular injection. I just looked at the prescribing info today and it says "Xgeva is intended for...

My husband has been getting his Xgeva as a monthly intramuscular injection. I ju...

Shanti1

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Second opinions

I am looking for suggestions for getting another opinion from the most advanced minds/centers for handling castration resistant metastatic prostate cancer....

I am looking for suggestions for getting another opinion from the most advanced ...

Dino24

•4 years ago

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Cancer Coagulation specialist? Is there one? When do i/we enlist one? That's 3 questions and is enough.

Yes, I've got beautiful CT abs/pelvis/chest and NM bone scans last Monday. Nothing found. Good news, great news. My Meds are working well. PSA is 0.75. Yes,...

Yes, I've got beautiful CT abs/pelvis/chest and NM bone scans last Monday. Nothi...

depotdoug

•4 years ago

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Advance Directive

There is one more thing I would like to add, more like rant about. Please please please make an advance directive. I am a nurse and I would ask dozens of...

There is one more thing I would like to add, more like rant about. Please please...

Ali1980

•4 years ago

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sulfonylureas .. metformin and adt question

One of my bp - bg nurses wants to add a sulfonyluera to my metformin to enhance bg control from the instability caused by my adt. ( grimepiride ). Looking on...

One of my bp - bg nurses wants to add a sulfonyluera to my metformin to enhance ...

Kaliber

•4 years ago

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Polyphenol based drug to block Prostate Cancer Senescence

Cross-Linked Polyphenol-Based Drug Nano-Self-Assemblies Engineered to Blockade Prostate Cancer Senescence Prashanth K.B. Nagesh, Pallabita Chowdhury, Elham...

Cross-Linked Polyphenol-Based Drug Nano-Self-Assemblies Engineered to Blockade P...

Graham49

•4 years ago

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Avoiding Salvage radiation?

Before Covid 19 I attend a monthly support group. I have heard the horror stories about affects of salvage radiation. Curious about your thoughts of staying...

Before Covid 19 I attend a monthly support group. I have heard the horror storie...

DaveNes

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for June 2020

Renal neoplasm

PCa patients can benefit from 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors.

Questions for your Doc re ADT option

What are the pros and cons of intermittent vs. continuous ADT?

1-year in, now undifferentiated adenocarcinoma, next?

Estradiol Patch

List of new drugs to overcome resistance

SRT Side Effects

Dexamethasone cuts Covid-19 death rate

ALL 8 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center PCa nomograms

Has any one else developed Lichen sclerosus as a side effect of taking apalutamide

Just got a call from the doctor

Relief from nausea with Zofran

Baicalin suppresses prostate cancer through CDK6/FOXM1 axis

When do you all get your blood work done to see your PSA?

Blood in Urine update

I need help understanding enlarged lymph node

Questions to ask at new consult tomorrow AM (and future ones)? Also info on clinical trials? Other MO's you like?

What Kind Of Tea To Drink?

After Radical Prostatectomy PSA and Radition with/without Hormone Therapy

Mediterranean-style Dietary Pattern Improves Fatigue and Quality of Life in Men with PCa on ADT.

calculator expectation for extended life after primary therapy.....courtesy Memorial Sloan Kettering data

Zytiga dose change

Xgeva Shot IM or SubQ

Second opinions

Cancer Coagulation specialist? Is there one? When do i/we enlist one? That's 3 questions and is enough.

Advance Directive

sulfonylureas .. metformin and adt question

Polyphenol based drug to block Prostate Cancer Senescence

Avoiding Salvage radiation?

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