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tE2 Intead of Lupron

I read with interest the recent thread on tE2 instead of Lupron. Some of you were very enthusiastic about this alternative. Since it looks like I'll be on...

I read with interest the recent thread on tE2 instead of Lupron. Some of you we...

LifeQuality

•3 years ago

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cancer and anemia

help with anemia

ww95

•3 years ago

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My Intermittent Bicalutamide mono therapy

Following PSA recurrence in late 2014 I've been treated by bicalutamide 50 mg. In Sept 2020 we decided to give a break and stopped all medication (bicalutamide...

Following PSA recurrence in late 2014 I've been treated by bicalutamide 50 mg. I...

traveller64

•3 years ago

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Zytiga 250mg/day

Dear all, NCCN guidelines version 2.2021 – Prostate cancer, page 100 said “Abiraterone can be given at 250mg/day and administered following a low-fat...

Dear all, NCCN guidelines version 2.2021 – Prostate cancer, page 100 said “Abira...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Question from thread about life expectancy and bone mets

I just read the post about life expectancy and bone mets. So my question to those men with long term survival of more than five years. What is your PSA...

I just read the post about life expectancy and bone mets. So my question to thos...

alephnull

•3 years ago

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Gary's Case

Good morning and thank you for all you do. On January 28th my oncologist said I had prostate cancer and needed to have a prostatectomy within 3 months. My...

Good morning and thank you for all you do. On January 28th my oncologist said I ...

DynamicCyclist

•3 years ago

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What is the significance of high ALP in advanced prostrate cancer patients?

My father has been diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. Gleason score-9 PSA-310 ALP-2100 What is the significance of this high ALP in terms of...

My father has been diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. Gleason s...

Rahul_Patel

•3 years ago

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Posted before and after pictures at one year...here is 4 years+

The new look is a face I have to get used to. Thin white hair and small hairy chin.. Sure saves on shampoo. Life is good. See prior posts for comparison...

The new look is a face I have to get used to. Thin white hair and small hairy c...

Shooter1

•3 years ago

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Still Fighting

Page 2. MRI pls help Interpret

SomkeyD

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Still Fighting!!

Need help reading MRI PLEASE

SomkeyD

•3 years ago

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Putting all my eggs in one basket (LU-177)...Leaving for Omaha very early Sunday morning and returning 10 days later.

I took a selfie on our walk this late afternoon with the dog, Sparky, as I was reflecting over the fact there’s only like four days left until we leave for...

I took a selfie on our walk this late afternoon with the dog, Sparky, as I was ...

greatjohn

•3 years ago

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Proton Therapy

Hi guys,has anyone in here yet been treated with Proton Therapy yet?

Riverside2020

•3 years ago

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Cholera shot and Covid

I am about to acquire the the shot. Then I wondered is this a good idea to do this on top the Covid shots received three weeks ago. Any reason for concern?

I am about to acquire the the shot. Then I wondered is this a good idea to do th...

lewicki

•3 years ago

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4th taxotere treatment PSA went up

I just took my 4th taxotere treatment and had blood work done my alkaline photophase dropped down to 99. But my psa went up from 15,4 to 25.8 . Feeling pretty...

I just took my 4th taxotere treatment and had blood work done my alkaline photop...

Scootman

•3 years ago

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John Holmquist

I just learned that John Holmquist passed away January 17th at 65. He hadn't posted here in some time. John was one of the finest classical guitarists of his...

I just learned that John Holmquist passed away January 17th at 65. He hadn't po...

dentaltwin

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Feeling dizzy

Hi - My father who is 69, has Metastatic prostate cancer - He has had most of the treatments for met CRPC including surgery, palliative radiation and chemo....

Hi - My father who is 69, has Metastatic prostate cancer - He has had most of ...

ahjab

•3 years ago

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Just sharing another promising trial for anyone interested. I know it’s a phase 1 however still wanted to post

https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/immunitybio-announces-12-month-overall-survival-probability-of-83-percent-in-nci-led-phase-1-study-of-multi-targeted-h

https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/immunitybio-announces-12-month-overall...

Faith1111

•3 years ago

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In a Twist, Scientists Find Cancer Drivers Hiding in RNA, Not DNA

Interesting news..... https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0465-8

fmenninger

•3 years ago

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Extreme calf and leg pain.

Hello, I have been on Xtandi about 2 months. I started having severe calf and leg pain. To the point where I can hardly walk. Presently they've taken me off...

Hello, I have been on Xtandi about 2 months. I started having severe calf and le...

Joew0021

•3 years ago

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Two questions

Hi- a couple of questions. Is it rare for ADT to work for more than about two years? I’d be interested in those who progressed beyond that and were still...

Hi- a couple of questions. Is it rare for ADT to work for more than about two ye...

Ecl875

•3 years ago

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Muscle pain from ADT

Five months into ADT, severe muscle pain has emerged. Since I have not had any pain for decades except from bicycle falls, I assume the pain is cancer...

Five months into ADT, severe muscle pain has emerged. Since I have not had any...

Purple-Bike

•3 years ago

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Glutamine inhibition path

any comments .... https://scienceblog.com/521886/new-therapy-approach-to-cut-off-prostate-cancers-fuel-source/

any comments .... https://scienceblog.com/521886/new-therapy-approach-to-cut-off...

Karmaji

•3 years ago

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Can Abiraterone/Zytiga cause low blood sugar?

I’m diabetic and use an insulin pump. I’m on Abiraterone for about 5 months now, with hydrocortisone 10 mg per day to control Abiraterone side effects during...

I’m diabetic and use an insulin pump. I’m on Abiraterone for about 5 months now,...

happycamperguy

•3 years ago

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Advice on dosage for Abiraterone

Hi Folks, Finished chemo (6 cycles) and ADT treatment, however, within period of less than 6 months PSA rising again. PSA on diagnosis was 76, after chemo had...

Hi Folks, Finished chemo (6 cycles) and ADT treatment, however, within period of...

Ronnie7C

•3 years ago

17 Replies

PSA Rise

Hi everyone, My dad had a PSA test last week and it has risen from 1.7 to 10. He has recently come off a month course of radiotherapy to his so although we're...

Hi everyone, My dad had a PSA test last week and it has risen from 1.7 to 10. H...

Hillwalker87

•3 years ago

16 Replies

I’m frustrated (damned if we do and damned if we don’t question doctors)

Doctors seem to resent when I ask questions that indicate I’ve obviously been reading on the internet, but in my experience if I’m not paying attention I’m...

Doctors seem to resent when I ask questions that indicate I’ve obviously been r...

SuppWife

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Urinary Leakage

What are some suggestions for urinary leakage after prostate removal?>

zgjc09

•3 years ago

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Radiation to ease pain

My dad as advanced prostrate cancer diagnosed june last yr he is suffering with pain in his lower back he does have mets though out his hole skeleton as at...

My dad as advanced prostrate cancer diagnosed june last yr he is suffering with ...

Jack02

•3 years ago

16 Replies

transdermal fentanyl vs methadone

I've been MIA because of duress. I wrote about a week ago and want to thank everyone for their responses. I'm on overload and in an altered state since we are...

I've been MIA because of duress. I wrote about a week ago and want to thank eve...

Bluebird11

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Which are your favorite prostate cancer journals, magazines and news blogs?

Please share the names of your favorite prostate cancer journals, magazines and news blogs. Sites where you find helpful articles. Please don’t post personal...

Please share the names of your favorite prostate cancer journals, magazines and ...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for March 2021

tE2 Intead of Lupron

cancer and anemia

My Intermittent Bicalutamide mono therapy

Zytiga 250mg/day

Question from thread about life expectancy and bone mets

Gary's Case

What is the significance of high ALP in advanced prostrate cancer patients?

Posted before and after pictures at one year...here is 4 years+

Still Fighting

Still Fighting!!

Putting all my eggs in one basket (LU-177)...Leaving for Omaha very early Sunday morning and returning 10 days later.

Proton Therapy

Cholera shot and Covid

4th taxotere treatment PSA went up

John Holmquist

Feeling dizzy

Just sharing another promising trial for anyone interested. I know it’s a phase 1 however still wanted to post

In a Twist, Scientists Find Cancer Drivers Hiding in RNA, Not DNA

Extreme calf and leg pain.

Two questions

Muscle pain from ADT

Glutamine inhibition path

Can Abiraterone/Zytiga cause low blood sugar?

Advice on dosage for Abiraterone

PSA Rise

I’m frustrated (damned if we do and damned if we don’t question doctors)

Urinary Leakage

Radiation to ease pain

transdermal fentanyl vs methadone

Which are your favorite prostate cancer journals, magazines and news blogs?

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