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3.7 psa to 4.4 psa

I am on this blog for my husband but my son in law just got his psa checked. He is 51 and his mother had ovarian cancer. His psa last year was 3.7 and has now...

I am on this blog for my husband but my son in law just got his psa checked. He ...

Cynthgob

•3 years ago

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Study participation

I've been asked to participate in a study for a drug called Nivolumab. It's done in conjunction with chemotherapy. I was given a 35 page document explaining...

I've been asked to participate in a study for a drug called Nivolumab. It's don...

Misanthrope12

•3 years ago

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Does anyone know anything about tazemetostat?

https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2020.38.6_suppl.TPS255

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•3 years ago

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New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified

Found this article from The Prostate Cancer Newsletter very interesting. In case you do not subscribe to or you missed it, this is great news for future...

Found this article from The Prostate Cancer Newsletter very interesting. In cas...

MMK-XFuture

•3 years ago

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The mantra that Sophie Sabbage used to overcome here negative self talk, from the Book "The Cancer Whisperer"

- Cancer is a symptom of other underlying diseases that I can investigate. - There is no cancer that has not been survived by someone. - There are many...

- Cancer is a symptom of other underlying diseases that I can investigate. - Th...

Graham49

•3 years ago

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New treatment of CRPC in the works?

Anyone hear of this? Ideas?...

spencoid2

•3 years ago

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New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified

New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified RNA molecule suppresses prostate tumor growth Date: November 5, 2021 Source: Washington...

New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified RNA molecule...

podsart

•3 years ago

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Considering Rapamycin

Rapamycin (aka Sirolimus) is a very interesting drug of diverse effects. It is being explored in early trials for PC because of positive effects demonstrated...

Rapamycin (aka Sirolimus) is a very interesting drug of diverse effects. It is b...

MateoBeach

•3 years ago

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prednisone dosage with abiraterone

From the janssenlabels product insert: " Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: • ZYTIGA 1,000 mg orally once daily with prednisone 5 mg orally...

From the janssenlabels product insert: " Metastatic castration-resistant pro...

meowlicious99

•3 years ago

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Update on Keytruda after 6 Infusions

It’s been and interesting ride with Keytruda, and after the initial 6 infusions things are stable. When starting Keytruda my PSA was 34 after the initial 3...

It’s been and interesting ride with Keytruda, and after the initial 6 infusions...

Jackpine

•3 years ago

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Orgovyx didn’t lower testosterone

My husband had RP Dec 2020, unfavorable pathology report and high decifer test so he started Orgovyx and then had radiation this summer. They just tested his...

My husband had RP Dec 2020, unfavorable pathology report and high decifer test s...

Farmer3419

•3 years ago

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Parb Inhibitors Experience

I have been on Lynparza since June. PSA started at 16.4 and has varied between 15 and 17.5 for the 5 months I have been on it. Alt Phos has dropped from 121...

I have been on Lynparza since June. PSA started at 16.4 and has varied between ...

Newyork6264

•3 years ago

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Never know when time is up…

Lost a good friend to a heart attack did not show up for work found in his bed. Will was a great guy but weighed about 250lbs… I remember thinking how lucky he...

Lost a good friend to a heart attack did not show up for work found in his bed. ...

rogerandme

•3 years ago

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Prostate Cancer treatment Vanta No Longer Available - Because Seniors Keep Voting Wrong

The manufacturer of Vanta has taken it off the market and replaced it with a different version costing 7x as much. The cause of this is one party has a policy...

The manufacturer of Vanta has taken it off the market and replaced it with a di...

cesces

•3 years ago

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Am I doing enough?

Started lupron and Xtandi RO says to many micromets to extensive to radiation says wack a mole…MO says adt til failure then move on to other drugs… am I doing...

Started lupron and Xtandi RO says to many micromets to extensive to radiation s...

rogerandme

•3 years ago

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Appointment with Oncologist tomorrow what should we ask about Docetaxel?

Husband has 6th Xofigo on this Thursday. PSA when started in June was 447.53 July it went down 354.52. We knew PSA was not important during these months but...

Husband has 6th Xofigo on this Thursday. PSA when started in June was 447.53 Jul...

Yorkielover2

•3 years ago

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Update After 3 Cabazitaxel Treatments.

I am receiving chemotherapy every three weeks. I had my 3rd infusion on Thursday, November 4. The good news is that I have been tolerating Cabazitaxel much...

I am receiving chemotherapy every three weeks. I had my 3rd infusion on Thursday...

Philly13

•3 years ago

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PSA 1.34 - Testosterone <7 ng/dl

My urologist indulged me and gave me the requested tests, numbers look good for 60 days on Eligard (Lupron). I have been concerned that Lupron is not working...

My urologist indulged me and gave me the requested tests, numbers look good for ...

Scout4answers

•3 years ago

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Lupron shot timing

Urologist persistently delays my shot for 20-30 days past the 90 day mark. ( getting 3 mo shot ) Oncologist refuses to get involved. Any opinions or similar...

Urologist persistently delays my shot for 20-30 days past the 90 day mark. ( ge...

ck42

•3 years ago

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Testosterone injections.

Deciding on doing high Testosterone injections. If the PSA climbs will it be a tough job lowering it back or does this becomes difficult ? If not then it...

Deciding on doing high Testosterone injections. If the PSA climbs will it be a t...

lewicki

•3 years ago

24 Replies

New member long time patient

I'm new her but have had PC for 11years. I was active in a different group for 8 years which has now disbanded due to the death of its leader. Although not...

I'm new her but have had PC for 11years. I was active in a different group for ...

rmay1505

•3 years ago

6 Replies

What to do going forward post RP

Wife here. My husband is 70 years old and in very good health other than having prostate cancer. His doctor is taking the wait and watch approach. His last...

Wife here. My husband is 70 years old and in very good health other than having...

DesertDaisy

•3 years ago

17 Replies

How to treat osteoporosis

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Sunshine420

•3 years ago

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Folate - Folic Acid - Vitamin B9

This post is prompted by an unexpectedly low test result this week: 2.2 ng/mL (ref: > 3.0) Wik [1]i: "Folate deficiency is very rare in countries with folic...

This post is prompted by an unexpectedly low test result this week: 2.2 ng/mL (r...

pjoshea13

•3 years ago

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Finished Radiation: Next Xofigo or Chemo for spine pelvic mets?

Finished Radiation to spine and pelvis 3rd week October. MO said wait a few weeks to recover. He wants to put me on trial with chemo + antibody DKN-01....

Finished Radiation to spine and pelvis 3rd week October. MO said wait a few wee...

Back2future

•3 years ago

3 Replies

How are you still living

It’s hard to believe that you have been on this journey since 2007. Seems to me you’ve gone all around this cancer instead of dealing with it directly. I am...

It’s hard to believe that you have been on this journey since 2007. Seems to me ...

rogerandme

•3 years ago

23 Replies

How to Think (Book Recommendation)

I'd like to recommend a book for members of the forum. The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis is a very entertaining read,...

I'd like to recommend a book for members of the forum. The Undoing Project by ...

Javelin18

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Drinking More H2O Only Exacerbates My Incontinence

Since the increased H2O consumption has not helped, I am wondering if any of you are having success with Sling surgery? I know that the AUS is the preferred...

Since the increased H2O consumption has not helped, I am wondering if any of you...

E2-Guy

•3 years ago

25 Replies

I am heading to omaha to visit with Dr Norquist, to discuss treatment options.

From wvat little i know at this point copper 67 and ac 225 are possibilities. I have extensive mets two years running, in addition a rising PSA 311 although...

From wvat little i know at this point copper 67 and ac 225 are possibilities. I ...

Costarica1961

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Post about a doctor with stage 4 prostate cancer who cured himself

I think this story, from midline is real, although I post this reluctantly because I’m not sure how available it is....

I think this story, from midline is real, although I post this reluctantly becau...

Cantabrigian51

•3 years ago

67 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for November 2021

3.7 psa to 4.4 psa

Study participation

Does anyone know anything about tazemetostat?

New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified

The mantra that Sophie Sabbage used to overcome here negative self talk, from the Book "The Cancer Whisperer"

New treatment of CRPC in the works?

New strategy against treatment-resistant prostate cancer identified

Considering Rapamycin

prednisone dosage with abiraterone

Update on Keytruda after 6 Infusions

Orgovyx didn’t lower testosterone

Parb Inhibitors Experience

Never know when time is up…

Prostate Cancer treatment Vanta No Longer Available - Because Seniors Keep Voting Wrong

Am I doing enough?

Appointment with Oncologist tomorrow what should we ask about Docetaxel?

Update After 3 Cabazitaxel Treatments.

PSA 1.34 - Testosterone <7 ng/dl

Lupron shot timing

Testosterone injections.

New member long time patient

What to do going forward post RP

How to treat osteoporosis

Folate - Folic Acid - Vitamin B9

Finished Radiation: Next Xofigo or Chemo for spine pelvic mets?

How are you still living

How to Think (Book Recommendation)

Drinking More H2O Only Exacerbates My Incontinence

I am heading to omaha to visit with Dr Norquist, to discuss treatment options.

Post about a doctor with stage 4 prostate cancer who cured himself

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