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Iodine and sea salt

I see a Dr. David Brownstein an alternative doctor in Michigan. He has written eight books two of them are about Iodine and sea salt. He says Iodine and salt...

I see a Dr. David Brownstein an alternative doctor in Michigan. He has written ...

lewicki

•3 years ago

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One week & a day after first Lu-177 Injection. Life in the Prairie.

Dr. Luke's has been amazing. My first injection(Lu-177) was done on Monday April 26th at approximately noon. I've had scans and evaluations almost every day...

Dr. Luke's has been amazing. My first injection(Lu-177) was done on Monday Apri...

greatjohn

•3 years ago

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Discussion about self-prescribed lab results

I have taken blood tests in the last week from LabCorp that I bought on sale at LifeExtension. I plan on discussing the results with my oncologist on Thursday...

I have taken blood tests in the last week from LabCorp that I bought on sale at ...

Philly13

•3 years ago

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Does eating flaxseed help against PCa?

I eat about 10 grams of ground flaxseed with my cereal every morning. Will it lower my testosterone and help keep my PSA lower than it would be?

I eat about 10 grams of ground flaxseed with my cereal every morning. Will it lo...

GeraldXYZ

•3 years ago

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Considering orchiectomy?

I’m considering an orchiectomy instead of continuing expensive medical castration treatments. Any advice/experiences with one vs the other? I’m 71 and Gleason...

I’m considering an orchiectomy instead of continuing expensive medical castratio...

Woodman33

•3 years ago

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Slight raise in psa.

Hi everyone, some advice. Grandads psa level his rised up a bit from 0.04 - 0.5. Reached its lowest score after chemo/radiation, now is on a slight rise. Dr...

Hi everyone, some advice. Grandads psa level his rised up a bit from 0.04 - 0.5....

Nicholas27

•3 years ago

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Question about Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5-325.

Disclosure: I am going to call my doc in the morning, and I know it's dumb to ask people about pain medicine online. Here's the question. How long does it...

Disclosure: I am going to call my doc in the morning, and I know it's dumb to as...

FinalBossMatt

•3 years ago

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Oragene

Kaiser MO with Janssen wanted me to submit saliva samples to determine how often DNA repair defects are found in us with advanced PCa....

Kaiser MO with Janssen wanted me to submit saliva samples to determine how often...

dockam

•3 years ago

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fasting before radiation treatment

What are the thoughts of fasting prior to radiation treatment for protecting against cytotoxic effects and also improving effectiveness of treatment.

What are the thoughts of fasting prior to radiation treatment for protecting aga...

myamic

•3 years ago

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Opinion on muscles

On the Lupron + Xtandi train. Wondering if increased exercise + weights can still build muscles? Anyone able to increase strength?

On the Lupron + Xtandi train. Wondering if increased exercise + weights can stil...

Fightinghard

•3 years ago

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Facing decision

Has anyone faced the decision I am dealing with. I am on taxotere completed my 5th treatment but it is just making my life miserable . I am in constant muscle...

Has anyone faced the decision I am dealing with. I am on taxotere completed my 5...

Scootman

•3 years ago

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Should I have my testosterone levels checked?

I have been doing very well since DX in November 2018, on Lupron, 750mg of arbiraterone, and prednisone. My PSA seems stabilized at 0.3 and my other blood...

I have been doing very well since DX in November 2018, on Lupron, 750mg of arbir...

JazzMan42

•3 years ago

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Cranberry extract for prostate cancer?

Is it safe to take cranberry extract when you have prostate cancer as it treats UTIs?

Is it safe to take cranberry extract when you have prostate cancer as it treats ...

Nirman

•3 years ago

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Has any one had success with salvage radiation for recurrence of cancer

Gleason >7 3+4 should you use utrasesative psa test or regular test

Channelhomec

•3 years ago

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PCa and macular degeneration

I suspect I'm not the only one here with Stage 4 PCa and beginning age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Most ophthalmologists recommend that folks with AMD...

I suspect I'm not the only one here with Stage 4 PCa and beginning age-related m...

Gearhead

•3 years ago

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Mets after 2yrs and .01 PSA? New cancer?

First off, I made this account for my dad but I am his daughter typing this. I am confused and looking to see if anyone had the same thing happen. Quick...

First off, I made this account for my dad but I am his daughter typing this. I a...

Hvacguy

•3 years ago

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RT

I haven't studied radiation since I am not quite at that point (my MO doesn't think I should do radiation yet). SBRT or single dose (SDRT)? Which is better?...

I haven't studied radiation since I am not quite at that point (my MO doesn't th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Is this castrate resistance?

Husband’s T has hovered around 24 since restarting Firmagon about a year ago. He had proton beam radiation in late 2020 to pelvic lymph nodes and where right...

Husband’s T has hovered around 24 since restarting Firmagon about a year ago. He...

SuppWife

•3 years ago

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Flaxseed oil, Omega-3's and lignans - good or bad with PCa?

So I'm a little mixed on flaxseed oil given the research I've done and my Care Oncology Advisor's advice to switch from cod liver oil (too much vitamin A) to...

So I'm a little mixed on flaxseed oil given the research I've done and my Care O...

HerbieP

•3 years ago

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Green tea RCT

There are a few positive RCTs. Nothing earth-shattering and, by itself, green tea and EGCG likely will not change your prognosis much. But my opinion is that...

There are a few positive RCTs. Nothing earth-shattering and, by itself, green te...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Thromboxane A2 [TxA2]

New study from Spain below [1]. PCa cells tend to have elevated levels of the omega-6 fatty acid: Arachidonic Acid [AA]. NF-kB, which is chronically activated...

New study from Spain below [1]. PCa cells tend to have elevated levels of the om...

pjoshea13

•3 years ago

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Has anyone had success re-starting medicine after Chemo?

I was thinking unless I am mistaken, people have said after Chemo, certain medicines work much better since I mentioned in a previous post, Xtandi stopped...

I was thinking unless I am mistaken, people have said after Chemo, certain medic...

FinalBossMatt

•3 years ago

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CDK 12 mutation

Any of you with the CDK12 mutation what drug therapy has been helpful for sometime?

Any of you with the CDK12 mutation what drug therapy has been helpful for someti...

Fight11

•3 years ago

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Two Questions

I haven't weighed in on this list for about 8 years. My beloved husband, George Martin, passed away on this day in 2012, but not before benefitting more life...

I haven't weighed in on this list for about 8 years. My beloved husband, George...

Sassy45

•3 years ago

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How Many Ductal Prostate Cancer Fighters are Here?

Just wondering how many of us here have been diagnosed with Ductal Prostate Cancer? I was diagnosed with Ductal Adenocarcinoma in Oct. 2020 and I’m curious as...

Just wondering how many of us here have been diagnosed with Ductal Prostate Canc...

TottenhamMan

•3 years ago

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Sensitive teeth

Have any of you on Zytiga and dexamethasone experienced sensitivity in your teeth? I get a three month injection of Xgeva, therefore am concerned about any...

Have any of you on Zytiga and dexamethasone experienced sensitivity in your teet...

docbulldog

•3 years ago

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Xgeva to Zometa

Just some info......Elgie had his Trelstar and Xgeva appointment yesterday. Out of the blue they switched him from Xgeva to Zometa due to.... they don't...

Just some info......Elgie had his Trelstar and Xgeva appointment yesterday. Ou...

erjlg3

•3 years ago

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Nobody gets a free pass

On the faithful day when your Oncologist comes into the exam room with a big clipboard full of papers and announces you have "Terminal Prostate Cancer" in the...

On the faithful day when your Oncologist comes into the exam room with a big cli...

Fairwind

•3 years ago

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Xofigo starting soon

Good morning everyone What has been your experiences with Xofigo. I’m currently taking Xtandi and Zoladex will add 6 treatments of Xofigo starting this...

Good morning everyone What has been your experiences with Xofigo. I’m current...

BigTex3

•3 years ago

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Keytruda, a question probably no one can answer.

For anyone on Keytruda who is having a good response, how long did it take before a response? I know there are so very few men on it because it takes some...

For anyone on Keytruda who is having a good response, how long did it take befo...

Faith1111

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for May 2021

Iodine and sea salt

One week & a day after first Lu-177 Injection. Life in the Prairie.

Discussion about self-prescribed lab results

Does eating flaxseed help against PCa?

Considering orchiectomy?

Slight raise in psa.

Question about Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5-325.

Oragene

fasting before radiation treatment

Opinion on muscles

Facing decision

Should I have my testosterone levels checked?

Cranberry extract for prostate cancer?

Has any one had success with salvage radiation for recurrence of cancer

PCa and macular degeneration

Mets after 2yrs and .01 PSA? New cancer?

RT

Is this castrate resistance?

Flaxseed oil, Omega-3's and lignans - good or bad with PCa?

Green tea RCT

Thromboxane A2 [TxA2]

Has anyone had success re-starting medicine after Chemo?

CDK 12 mutation

Two Questions

How Many Ductal Prostate Cancer Fighters are Here?

Sensitive teeth

Xgeva to Zometa

Nobody gets a free pass

Xofigo starting soon

Keytruda, a question probably no one can answer.

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