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Neuropathy in both feet

hello - finished my chemo on 12/17/19 and I still have neuropathy in both feet.. Taking xtandia since 10/2019. Is having the neuropathy this long normal? Any...

hello - finished my chemo on 12/17/19 and I still have neuropathy in both feet.....

ken12491

•4 years ago

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Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about Provenge. Does anyone know the markers (PSA or others) used to determine if it is working?

Markers to determine if Provenge is working

shipoo

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Should I be afraid of abiaterone?

How does abiaterone and prednisone affect people taking it?

scooby0111

•4 years ago

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Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) for older guy

My husband is 77 & totally incontinent following RALP (2014), IMRT & ADT (2016), several cystoscopies, & most recently following serious blockages Foley...

My husband is 77 & totally incontinent following RALP (2014), IMRT & ADT (2016),...

Lyubov

•4 years ago

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Treatment options after Olaparib; Docetaxel or Cabazetaxel

My PSA is rising, although relatively low at 0.68 from undetectable 4 months earlier. Recent CT and bone scans (8/20) were clear. Trying to get PSMA scan in...

My PSA is rising, although relatively low at 0.68 from undetectable 4 months ear...

HopingForTheBest1

•4 years ago

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"Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can be considered as a therapy for late-stage prostate cancer" only an in vitro study I'm afraid

The Effect of Exogenous Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) on Caspase-3 Activation and Apoptosis Induction in Pc-3 Prostate Cancer Cells Authors Ismy J, Sugandi S,...

The Effect of Exogenous Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) on Caspase-3 Activation and A...

Graham49

•4 years ago

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Adjuvant ADT Best in Localized Prostate Cancer, Say Pooled Data

https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/astro/89427?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2020-10-31&eun=g1343497d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Hea

https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/astro/89427?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2020-10-...

maley2711

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Provenge extends survival for mCRPC patients, compared with Zytiga and Xtandi alone

Not sure if this was posted already, but seems like adding Provenge to the treatment regimen for mCRPC improves overall survival over Zytiga and Xtandi (and...

Not sure if this was posted already, but seems like adding Provenge to the treat...

curious-mind1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Rockslinger

Has anyone experienced weird dreams since taking Lupron shots and Xandi, my husband says he’s having more crazy dreams!!!

Has anyone experienced weird dreams since taking Lupron shots and Xandi, my husb...

Rockslinger

•4 years ago

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Antioxidants? Good or bad?

https://luysii.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/antioxidants-the-dark-side/

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Prostrate cancer metro map

I have stage 2 prostrate cancer. I started the Care Oncology protocol on 10/21/20. I am aware there is a metro map for prostrate cancer, but I don't where...

I have stage 2 prostrate cancer. I started the Care Oncology protocol on 10/21...

Jkukkala

•4 years ago

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UK news - Abiraterone

https://www.pharmiweb.com/press-release/2020-10-30/icr-welcomes-nice-s-decision-to-reassess-abiraterone-as-first-line-treatment-for-advanced-prostate-cancer...

https://www.pharmiweb.com/press-release/2020-10-30/icr-welcomes-nice-s-decision-...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Medicare Part D coverages for APC Drugs (not covered by Part B administration).

So...on a Medicare Advantage Program....but cannot see the doctors at the UCSD Cancer Ctr and have lost confidence with the limited doctors in my plan...so...

So...on a Medicare Advantage Program....but cannot see the doctors at the UCSD C...

JPnSD

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Progressed to bones...advice welcome!

Just got results from my G68 PSMA at UCLA...two lymph nodes and one bone lit up. Feeling a bit discouraged this morning. :-( - Low to intermediate PSMA...

Just got results from my G68 PSMA at UCLA...two lymph nodes and one bone lit up....

bean1008

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Short Update

First many thanks again to all who replied to my post earlier this week. You gave me a lot of valuable information which i have not been able to discuss as I...

First many thanks again to all who replied to my post earlier this week. You gav...

Macscot

•4 years ago

19 Replies

When to start xtandi after docetaxel?

Hello, wars. Father just finished 6 rounds of docetaxel, 9 Glisson, diagnosed in may 2020. Mets in the bones and spine. The original PSA was 135, now 0.7. Gets...

Hello, wars. Father just finished 6 rounds of docetaxel, 9 Glisson, diagnosed in...

Lika-g

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Can anyone tell me their experience with Provenge? Results, length of time on it, follow up, side effects, etc. Thanks for all your help.

Your experience with Provenge.

shipoo

•4 years ago

36 Replies

Medication

I’m so so upset!!! I hope you guys can give me some feedback on this. The doctors office Prescribed my husband Olaparid which is the generic name of this med....

I’m so so upset!!! I hope you guys can give me some feedback on this. The doctor...

Fight11

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Bipolar Androgen Therapy in UK

Hey everybody, Does anybody know yet of any oncologist or urologist doing BAT in the UK?

Hey everybody, Does anybody know yet of any oncologist or urologist doing BAT i...

taylor123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Present to self

Hey all Just wanted to share with you my new present to self. Lower inner forearm. Every Time I have an issue, or just during the day, I look at it, and...

Hey all Just wanted to share with you my new present to self. Lower inner fore...

SatuitMike

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Abiraterone and Lu177 can be given at the same time

My father is on abiraterone and Lu177.... Now doctor stopped abiraterone... Should this be stopped on Lu177

My father is on abiraterone and Lu177.... Now doctor stopped abiraterone... Shou...

Ankitsharma021290

•4 years ago

5 Replies

update from Mayo visit Psma pet scan vs choline pet scan

Scott's PSA, when pet scans were scheduled had jumped from .19 in July to .27 Sept 8. On the day of the first pet scan it had jumped to .49. PSMA scan...

Scott's PSA, when pet scans were scheduled had jumped from .19 in July to .27 Se...

Katyandscott

•4 years ago

7 Replies

At 20 months post RP,PSA .04 G3+4 path 1 PSM, interdisciplinary team has handed me to rad onc. Meet 11-3. Help with questions I ask? Thx

Please suggest questions for me to ask

Steve507

•4 years ago

9 Replies

PSMA to possibly be FDA approved in Dec., according to doc at UCLA

My husband Rick and I just got back from a trip to UCLA for a PSMA Scan tonight. We flew there from Denver on Monday, scan on Tuesday and appointment with one...

My husband Rick and I just got back from a trip to UCLA for a PSMA Scan tonight....

mrssnappy

•4 years ago

21 Replies

What is ADT doing to my Heart ♥

After 7 months of ADT, my heart ♥ is feeling weird. My resting heart rate 4 months ago was usually about 48, now it's up, at 60. Just sitting watching tv,...

After 7 months of ADT, my heart ♥ is feeling weird. My resting heart rate 4 mon...

CSHobie

•4 years ago

34 Replies

TensCare Perfect PFE MEN Pelvic Floor Exerciser?

Has anyone here used one of these to try and regain continence? Thanks in advance for any responses.

Has anyone here used one of these to try and regain continence? Thanks in adva...

Lyubov

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Vitamin D levels and the risk of ... PCa mortality

New Danish study below [1]. "All men who underwent prostatic biopsy in the Danish PCa Registry (DaPCaR) and who had a serum vitamin D measurement during the...

New Danish study below [1]. "All men who underwent prostatic biopsy in the Danis...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Here's the speaker/topic list

Free tickets for online prostate cancer patient conference....

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

4 Replies

Aspirin - one more time.

New study below [1]. "Associations between daily aspirin use and cancer risk across strata of major cancer risk factors in two large U.S. cohorts" This...

New study below [1]. "Associations between daily aspirin use and cancer risk acr...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Melatonin increases overall survival of prostate cancer patients with poor prognosis after combined hormone radiation treatment

New study below [1]. "A retrospective study included 955 patients of various stages of prostate cancer (PCa) who received combined hormone radiation treatment...

New study below [1]. "A retrospective study included 955 patients of various sta...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

37 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for October 2020

Neuropathy in both feet

Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about Provenge. Does anyone know the markers (PSA or others) used to determine if it is working?

Should I be afraid of abiaterone?

Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) for older guy

Treatment options after Olaparib; Docetaxel or Cabazetaxel

"Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can be considered as a therapy for late-stage prostate cancer" only an in vitro study I'm afraid

Adjuvant ADT Best in Localized Prostate Cancer, Say Pooled Data

Provenge extends survival for mCRPC patients, compared with Zytiga and Xtandi alone

Rockslinger

Antioxidants? Good or bad?

Prostrate cancer metro map

UK news - Abiraterone

Medicare Part D coverages for APC Drugs (not covered by Part B administration).

Progressed to bones...advice welcome!

Short Update

When to start xtandi after docetaxel?

Can anyone tell me their experience with Provenge? Results, length of time on it, follow up, side effects, etc. Thanks for all your help.

Medication

Bipolar Androgen Therapy in UK

Present to self

Abiraterone and Lu177 can be given at the same time

update from Mayo visit Psma pet scan vs choline pet scan

At 20 months post RP,PSA .04 G3+4 path 1 PSM, interdisciplinary team has handed me to rad onc. Meet 11-3. Help with questions I ask? Thx

PSMA to possibly be FDA approved in Dec., according to doc at UCLA

What is ADT doing to my Heart ♥

TensCare Perfect PFE MEN Pelvic Floor Exerciser?

Vitamin D levels and the risk of ... PCa mortality

Here's the speaker/topic list

Aspirin - one more time.

Melatonin increases overall survival of prostate cancer patients with poor prognosis after combined hormone radiation treatment

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