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Anyone have kidney disease and cannot have contrast?

Husband had kidney function problem and not supposed to have contrast. CC did not listen and did it anyway on a 3 hr. MRI. Now, all his kidney functions on...

Husband had kidney function problem and not supposed to have contrast. CC did n...

Pops78

•3 years ago

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Foot Neuropathy after Docetaxel.

Happy Labor Day Weekend PC Warriors: First, I want to thank all of you for your wonderful input and encouragement during my 5 sessions of Docetaxel. I...

Happy Labor Day Weekend PC Warriors: First, I want to thank all of you for your...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Vacation never meant this much before.

I am currently off the Lupron train again. Second time. I am guessing this will be good for close to a year before my doctor freaks out again. With PSA...

I am currently off the Lupron train again. Second time. I am guessing this will ...

Scotch7239

•3 years ago

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Foundation Medicine test denied

Any tips for getting the Foundation testing approved? I have excellent insurance and it has been no problem getting everything covered. The day they received...

Any tips for getting the Foundation testing approved? I have excellent insuranc...

bethdavis

•3 years ago

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Great results....so far.

I was originally diagnosed in 2012. Gleason 7. PSA around 4. No mets. Got 40 radiation treatments, but PSA never fell below .6. Started to gradually...

I was originally diagnosed in 2012. Gleason 7. PSA around 4. No mets. Got 40...

NorYug

•3 years ago

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Axumin vs. PSMA

Are Axumin scans worthwhile as I see many PC patients get PSMA. But little mention of Axumin scans. My local cancer center only does PET or CT scans. Axumin...

Are Axumin scans worthwhile as I see many PC patients get PSMA. But little menti...

happycamperguy

•3 years ago

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An Update on My Metastatic Cancer

Today, I had blood works and appointment with MO (nurse practitioner) three months after starting my second ADT break. I had the last 3 month shot of Eligard...

Today, I had blood works and appointment with MO (nurse practitioner) three mont...

dac500

•3 years ago

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$450 for your participation in a new study if you are diagnosed with stage IV/metastatic, castrate-resistant prostate cancer

A market research study is looking for men and their caregivers to share their experience with prostate cancer. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed...

A market research study is looking for men and their caregivers to share their e...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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RSO for cancer?

Hello, looking for information about using RSO for prostate cancer treatment. There is lot of information out there with mixed results so I wanted to know if...

Hello, looking for information about using RSO for prostate cancer treatment. Th...

LuisJ

•3 years ago

29 Replies

PTSD from caregiving

Hi Everyone. I posted here a couple months ago after my husband's death. I have not responded to any of your kind comments as I have not been able to return...

Hi Everyone. I posted here a couple months ago after my husband's death. I have...

WildRose6

•3 years ago

36 Replies

One Man’s Journey

Great website. Had world class surgeon perform robotic surgery to remove my prostate in jan 2015. Two months later PSA showed itself and continued to...

Great website. Had world class surgeon perform robotic surgery to remove my pr...

reillybars

•3 years ago

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Handling Cognitive issues assuming from Hormone Therapy

Doesn’t seem to be much addressing this subject. My husband has been on Lupron since 12/2016 then Zytiga till 5 months ago! Just had 4th treatment of Xofigo!...

Doesn’t seem to be much addressing this subject. My husband has been on Lupron s...

Yorkielover2

•3 years ago

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Exercise

Is there any doubt that exercise is beneficial for APC, cardiac issues, weight, bone health, etc.? The erase trial primarily involved non-advanced prostate...

Is there any doubt that exercise is beneficial for APC, cardiac issues, weight, ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

54 Replies

Is 80mg Xtandi as effective as 160mg when it comes to PSA screening?

I would appreciate you if you could share your experience in taking 80mg Xtandi, instead of 160mg dose, that can as well contain your low level of PSA with us....

I would appreciate you if you could share your experience in taking 80mg Xtandi,...

tarzantass

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer

Hello, new member here. Was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer with hip bone met. in one spot. Have had no symptoms besides difficulty urinating and...

Hello, new member here. Was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer with hip bon...

LuisJ

•3 years ago

21 Replies

What to do after Taxatore?

Hi Everyone, My Dad is 74. He was diagnosed with a huge PSA number. It was in his pelvic lymph nodes, but not his bones. He did Taxatore and his PSA went to...

Hi Everyone, My Dad is 74. He was diagnosed with a huge PSA number. It was in ...

Kcski

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Dry mouth on Lu177

Please advise remedies tips solutions for dry mouth

Nirman

•3 years ago

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Boob Pic!

After 40 months of successful ADT using transdermal estradiol gel (tE2) my ONLY side effect is a bit of gynecomastia. I took this pic today and I'm not...

After 40 months of successful ADT using transdermal estradiol gel (tE2) my ONLY...

E2-Guy

•3 years ago

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Psa keeps rising despite chemo

My dad is going docetaxel rechallenge, his blood work is good , his scans are showing lymph node reduction, bone Mets stable , clinically he has gained weight...

My dad is going docetaxel rechallenge, his blood work is good , his scans are sh...

IngridEM

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Any Cons to Orchiectomy?

Currently on Eligard & Zytiga and strongly considering an Orchiectomy. Is there any benefit to Eligard over surgery and testicle removal? I understand all of...

Currently on Eligard & Zytiga and strongly considering an Orchiectomy. Is there...

33Ford

•3 years ago

66 Replies

New excellent results with Cart -T trial - open for mCRPC

https://www.targetedonc.com/view/novel-car-t-cell-therapy-p-psma-101-shows-promise-in-mcrpc

https://www.targetedonc.com/view/novel-car-t-cell-therapy-p-psma-101-shows-prom...

George71

•3 years ago

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No More Balloons For Me

Hello Brothers, Just finished up 25 rounds of proton beam radiation, and gladly rang the bell at Mayo! I am feeling much better now, walking, and gaining my...

Hello Brothers, Just finished up 25 rounds of proton beam radiation, and gladly...

DMohr011

•3 years ago

10 Replies

any with like scenario

New here, just saying hi, and seeing if anyone has same like scenario. Been very trying 10 months from being diagnosed, surgery, radiation and on ADT.

New here, just saying hi, and seeing if anyone has same like scenario. Been ve...

ChristopherH

•3 years ago

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Gastro intestinal issues

Have any of you experienced Gastro issues with Docetaxel. My husband feels so bloated, feels like he’s not emptying out all the way, not passing gas. His...

Have any of you experienced Gastro issues with Docetaxel. My husband feels so bl...

Fight11

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Undecided as to which way to go with rising PSA

Had RP in 2006. PSA in 2007 was 0.03. PSA in 2017 was 0.152. Now at 0.698 My Urologist says I should do nothing because of elapsed time, doubling time and...

Had RP in 2006. PSA in 2007 was 0.03. PSA in 2017 was 0.152. Now at 0.698 My ...

Tied2work

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Firmagon reaction varies a lot for me

Have there been any studies about range of reaction to Firmagon injection? Size of irritated area, duration of discomfort. I'm starting to think the quality of...

Have there been any studies about range of reaction to Firmagon injection? Size ...

AGoodDay

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Up date on RT

As i posted on prostate UK I had a very positive meeting with the oncologist this morning. 1. He is pleased with PSA at 0.07 and testosterone not being...

As i posted on prostate UK I had a very positive meeting with the oncologist th...

Ianrs

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Is the cancer at this stage curable

I've update my profile with the case details. I am wondering if we should be expected to be cured of this disease at this stage. We've gotten multiple...

I've update my profile with the case details. I am wondering if we should be e...

meowlicious99

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for September 2021

Anyone have kidney disease and cannot have contrast?

Foot Neuropathy after Docetaxel.

Vacation never meant this much before.

Foundation Medicine test denied

Great results....so far.

Axumin vs. PSMA

An Update on My Metastatic Cancer

$450 for your participation in a new study if you are diagnosed with stage IV/metastatic, castrate-resistant prostate cancer

RSO for cancer?

PTSD from caregiving

One Man’s Journey

Handling Cognitive issues assuming from Hormone Therapy

Exercise

Is 80mg Xtandi as effective as 160mg when it comes to PSA screening?

Recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer

What to do after Taxatore?

Dry mouth on Lu177

Boob Pic!

Psa keeps rising despite chemo

Any Cons to Orchiectomy?

New excellent results with Cart -T trial - open for mCRPC

No More Balloons For Me

any with like scenario

Gastro intestinal issues

Undecided as to which way to go with rising PSA

Firmagon reaction varies a lot for me

Up date on RT

Is the cancer at this stage curable

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