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What is the most accurate Test/Scan to do when one has Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer?

Hello everyone, I have good news to report but I am now a bit confused about my prognosis. I need your help and your valuable expertise. I was diagnosed with...

Hello everyone, I have good news to report but I am now a bit confused about my ...

Pcnmyy

•4 years ago

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Three weeks on abiaterone and prednisone. Yuck

After three weeks on Zytiga and prednisone I feel wiped. Is that normal? Does it get better with time?

After three weeks on Zytiga and prednisone I feel wiped. Is that normal? Does it...

scooby0111

•4 years ago

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Xtandi

Has any one had problem with alcohol drink taking this drug? Hubby wants to have a beer but had read may cause seizures.

Has any one had problem with alcohol drink taking this drug? Hubby wants to have...

Rockslinger

•4 years ago

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Eye surgery

Had it, told dr he said it was a good idea to tell him, because sometimes the eye will flutter during surgery

Had it, told dr he said it was a good idea to tell him, because sometimes the ey...

donmounts

•4 years ago

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VA Cancer Care

My ten years of fighting prostate cancer includes Prostatectomy,radiation, casodex ,Xtandi ,Lupron, Xgeva ,Lu 177 ,Zytiga, as well as unresponsive Chemo,s...

My ten years of fighting prostate cancer includes Prostatectomy,radiation, caso...

pinejogave

•4 years ago

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ADT drugs and COVID 19 vaccine

Since ADT drugs like Xtandi, and the COVID 19 vaccines both block a type of signaling between cells , I wonder if anyone has checked to see if the combination...

Since ADT drugs like Xtandi, and the COVID 19 vaccines both block a type of sign...

joeguy

•4 years ago

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IMMUNOTHERAPY - IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

IMMUNOTHERAPY - IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? KERRY SCHAFFER MD https://youtu.be/OIfWCA0GQ3E

IMMUNOTHERAPY - IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? KERRY SCHAFFER MD https://youtu.be/OIfWCA0G...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Had anyone been diagnosed with very low PSA ?

I'm 73 y.o. under TRT. I've just undergone a PCa screening: PSA=3.2, DRE:normal so, nothing to worry about, but because my 2 brothers (both MD !) have PCa,...

I'm 73 y.o. under TRT. I've just undergone a PCa screening: PSA=3.2, DRE:norma...

GabF

•4 years ago

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2/3 of the way through docetaxel

No real news here, just an update... Yesterday was chemo infusion 5 of 6. Now the "aftermath," as we refer to it. Hubby is tolerating chemo pretty well--the...

No real news here, just an update... Yesterday was chemo infusion 5 of 6. Now th...

WildRose6

•4 years ago

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Questions about cancer treatments using mRNA. Also, custom vaccine cancer treatments history.

I've just been told that there have been custom treatments for patients using mRNA being used for the last 15 years. We've even been to Israel for vaccines...

I've just been told that there have been custom treatments for patients using mR...

Bluebird11

•4 years ago

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Rising PSA but scan ok.

Hi All! I’m just wondering if there is anything else my fathers onc could/should be doing to lower his PSA levels. Just a quick update he is stage 4 metastatic...

Hi All! I’m just wondering if there is anything else my fathers onc could/should...

Weezer513

•4 years ago

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Anyone had cataract surgery while taking Flomax?

In addition to my ADT meds for my APC, I am taking tamsulosin (Flomax) for BPH. I have scheduled cataract surgery for January but have learned there may be...

In addition to my ADT meds for my APC, I am taking tamsulosin (Flomax) for BPH. ...

JazzMan42

•4 years ago

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Politico Nightly - Health Desk discussion 12-11-20

Greetings Y'all, When I read the following message from the Politico Nightly - Health Desk, I found it enlightening as it explained how all the parties...

Greetings Y'all, When I read the following message from the Politico Nightly - H...

ragnar2020

•4 years ago

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Testosterone and calcium ion influx

I wonder what you all make of this?...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Does Hormone Therapy for mPC Affect Immunity?

I would like to know if hormone therapy increases or decreases or has no effect on immunity. I have my wife's fears that since I have cancer I am among the...

I would like to know if hormone therapy increases or decreases or has no effect ...

NecessarilySo

•4 years ago

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Does Blood Glucose increase after chemo(11/26/2020) & radiation(12/5/2020)

Does blood sugar increase after chemo(11/26/20) & radiation(12/5/20)? My father report Random Blood Glucose (MM/DD-->mg/DL) 12/10 --> 312 11/29 -->186 11/9 -->...

Does blood sugar increase after chemo(11/26/20) & radiation(12/5/20)? My father ...

Vasanta

•4 years ago

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A Sea Change

We are on hospice now. Every day takes another thing away. Mobility was Tuesday. Eating apparently went today. My husband was diagnosed end of March, 2019....

We are on hospice now. Every day takes another thing away. Mobility was Tuesday....

CantChoose

•4 years ago

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Side effect comparisons: Adovart vs Lupron

I'm interested in hearing a comparison of side effects. I have not had Avodart but might consider it down the road. My main complaints about Lupron include:...

I'm interested in hearing a comparison of side effects. I have not had Avodart b...

ron_bucher

•4 years ago

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Quest for LU 177 therapy Continues...

Some interesting developments today in my quest for PSMA ligand imaging and therapy. I had contact with UCSF today and as luck/prayer/God/the universe would...

Some interesting developments today in my quest for PSMA ligand imaging and ther...

Cleodman

•4 years ago

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Please support our community with a charitable donation

If you have found value in our prostate cancer community, then please make a charitable donation to support our continuing work. Please donate at...

If you have found value in our prostate cancer community, then please make a cha...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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Ending Enzalutemide

After ending aberaterone after two and half years a break of a few weeks went on to enzalutemide horrible side affects. So taken off it, now have absolutely...

After ending aberaterone after two and half years a break of a few weeks went on...

Dondodoc

•4 years ago

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Targeting Bone Metastases with Radiation in Oligorecurrent Men has No Survival Benefit in Mayo Study

Anyone considering zapping their metastases, especially at the Mayo Clinic, should read this:...

Anyone considering zapping their metastases, especially at the Mayo Clinic, shou...

Tall_Allen

•4 years ago

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lewicki

•4 years ago

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Low Dose Chemotherapy

Has anybody done low dose chemotherapy for their prostate cancer? Some encouraging studies analysed below on it....

Has anybody done low dose chemotherapy for their prostate cancer? Some encourag...

taylor123

•4 years ago

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to scan or not to scan

Gleason 8, 50 %, 2014. Ten months adjuvant and neoadjuvant Lupron, 48 sessions IGRT. PSA after treatment was 0.1 and remained at that level. DREs negative....

Gleason 8, 50 %, 2014. Ten months adjuvant and neoadjuvant Lupron, 48 sessions...

Ben2

•4 years ago

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Inguinal Hernia Surgery after Radiation

Happy Holidays Anyone had Inguinal Hernia Surgery after Full Pelvic Radiation. PSA undetectable for now My Radiation ended 5 months ago. Surgeon has an...

Happy Holidays Anyone had Inguinal Hernia Surgery after Full Pelvic Radiation...

sharpcut

•4 years ago

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Personalized Immunotherapy-viable option?

Listened to a YouTube video about Dr Ezra Cohen at UCSD and his hopeful research about personalized immunotherapy. Vaccines are personalized for each patient....

Listened to a YouTube video about Dr Ezra Cohen at UCSD and his hopeful research...

HopingForTheBest1

•4 years ago

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Should I try Zometa for Castrate sensitive Bone mets on ADT

Hi gents. My specs: 52 years, Stage 4, Lots of bone Mets and pain. Dx April 2020 on ADT Orchiectomy and Zytiga. PSA came down from 300 in April, now 0.1....

Hi gents. My specs: 52 years, Stage 4, Lots of bone Mets and pain. Dx April 202...

CSHobie

•4 years ago

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TREATMENT AFTER FIRST-LINE CHEMO?

Dear all, thank you for your support and advice. My dad finished 8 rounds of chemo and his PSA currently is 0.29. MRI result after 8th chemo round saw the...

Dear all, thank you for your support and advice. My dad finished 8 rounds of ch...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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FDA just fast-tracked this. Phase IIb is scheduled to be complete in early 2022. Prevents reoccurrence via. immune system T helper cells.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33184050/...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for December 2020

What is the most accurate Test/Scan to do when one has Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer?

Three weeks on abiaterone and prednisone. Yuck

Xtandi

Eye surgery

VA Cancer Care

ADT drugs and COVID 19 vaccine

IMMUNOTHERAPY - IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Had anyone been diagnosed with very low PSA ?

2/3 of the way through docetaxel

Questions about cancer treatments using mRNA. Also, custom vaccine cancer treatments history.

Rising PSA but scan ok.

Anyone had cataract surgery while taking Flomax?

Politico Nightly - Health Desk discussion 12-11-20

Testosterone and calcium ion influx

Does Hormone Therapy for mPC Affect Immunity?

Does Blood Glucose increase after chemo(11/26/2020) & radiation(12/5/2020)

A Sea Change

Side effect comparisons: Adovart vs Lupron

Quest for LU 177 therapy Continues...

Please support our community with a charitable donation

Ending Enzalutemide

Targeting Bone Metastases with Radiation in Oligorecurrent Men has No Survival Benefit in Mayo Study

View personnel

Low Dose Chemotherapy

to scan or not to scan

Inguinal Hernia Surgery after Radiation

Personalized Immunotherapy-viable option?

Should I try Zometa for Castrate sensitive Bone mets on ADT

TREATMENT AFTER FIRST-LINE CHEMO?

FDA just fast-tracked this. Phase IIb is scheduled to be complete in early 2022. Prevents reoccurrence via. immune system T helper cells.

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