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Questions for 2nd Meeting with MO tomorrow about reaction to 2 months on Orgovyx and Zytiga

Just read all replies to question about ADT and castration resistance . Feeling a bit overwhelmed . Started 2 months ago with a Firmagon shot then added...

Just read all replies to question about ADT and castration resistance . Feeling...

PBnative

•3 years ago

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Catheter removal & no urination

Good evening warriors, My father was diagnosed in April of 2021 with advanced prostate cancer (psa of 6491 and a very enlarged prostate of 158cc) after...

Good evening warriors, My father was diagnosed in April of 2021 with advanced pr...

naples2021

•3 years ago

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Dec 16-Exercise Day- Prostate Cancer Presentations

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Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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CMP and PSA update

After 100 day on Lupron and 45 days on Abiraterone my PSA is 0.25 my CMP is normal except for AST which is 39 on a normal range of 15-37 ALT is 56 on a...

After 100 day on Lupron and 45 days on Abiraterone my PSA is 0.25 my CMP is nor...

Scout4answers

•3 years ago

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Stopping Abiraterone

He everyone. I understand that it is not safe to stop prednisone abruptly but is it safe to stop abiraterone abruptly? Dad is suffering severe side effects and...

He everyone. I understand that it is not safe to stop prednisone abruptly but is...

Hillwalker87

•3 years ago

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Malecare's (brief) Holiday Note

Our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you for bringing hope, answers, and joy to thousands by reading, posting and replying on Malecare's prostate cancer...

Our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you for bringing hope, answers, and joy...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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PSA rising during treatment

Would any of you know why my Dad's PSA is rising during treatment. He is currently on a Peace 111 trial (Xofigo & Xtandi with monthly zometa) extensive bone...

Would any of you know why my Dad's PSA is rising during treatment. He is current...

Nickhmcg

•3 years ago

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Radical Prostatectomy - Maybe It's Time is Past

I recently received this from Prostate Cancer News: Basically, research indicating that the related side effects make radical prostatectomy counter-indicated...

I recently received this from Prostate Cancer News: Basically, research indicat...

cesces

•3 years ago

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Update: not glowing, but not time to worry

As previously mentioned, my Jeff’s PSA values went up to 158. The PET scan revealed a “slight increase” in mets, but at this point Dr. Kwon isn’t hugely...

As previously mentioned, my Jeff’s PSA values went up to 158. The PET scan revea...

Pancake_Lefse

•3 years ago

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Aggressive Variant Prostate Cancer (AVPC)

During my visit with Dr Aparcio at MD Anderson, I asked her what trials might be appropriate for me if Lu-PSMA doesn’t lead to a durable response. She started...

During my visit with Dr Aparcio at MD Anderson, I asked her what trials might be...

Javelin18

•3 years ago

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Failing Xtandi

Have I failed Xtandi, if so, what are my best options, My PSA doubled in 6 months July 19 (1.31) Dec 13 (2.69) I get checked each month, I see my...

Have I failed Xtandi, if so, what are my best options, My PSA doubled in 6 mon...

Hotcars74

•3 years ago

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Secondary Bladder Cancer?

Hi all! To make a long story short - my father is being treated for prostate cancer, diagnosed 5.5 years ago. He underwent a prostatectomy, radiation,...

Hi all! To make a long story short - my father is being treated for prostate can...

ncisc001

•3 years ago

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Dec 15 Malecare Prostate Cancer Presentations

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Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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metal vs plastic ureteral stents

I just had removal of bilateral stent placed in Sept.2021-- the urologist mentioned the possibility of stent failure requiring nephrostomies-- he said he...

I just had removal of bilateral stent placed in Sept.2021-- the urologist mentio...

nuc1111

•3 years ago

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Radium 223

Hi there My hubby is on radium 223. He is after his 5th session. He has tolerated it well but has lost weight and his psa is now at 90. He has stayed on...

Hi there My hubby is on radium 223. He is after his 5th session. He has tolerat...

Omc64

•3 years ago

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U-Shaped PCa Risk - Metformin (& Warfarin & Vitamin D).

A new Israeli Metformin study below [1] "With 666,553 person-years follow-up, 1,592 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer. Metformin exposure in the previous...

A new Israeli Metformin study below [1] "With 666,553 person-years follow-up, 1,...

pjoshea13

•3 years ago

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Help with doctors and getting to a plan

In addition to my Gleason 9 and PSA of 18, I have a metastasis on the right pubic bone, discovered by a nm bone scan on Thursday, and am going for chest, ab,...

In addition to my Gleason 9 and PSA of 18, I have a metastasis on the right pubi...

Grateful4this

•3 years ago

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Pain Control Advances?

We frequently talk about new treatment options which is important. Another question I have is what research and advances are out there for there for pain...

We frequently talk about new treatment options which is important. Another ques...

TylexGP

•3 years ago

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2 years post Taxotere and ADT, PSA increased from .3 to .4 to .8 over the course of six months. Next best step?

Hi Everyone, My Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at age 72. His PSA was 9,800 (very high). He had an issue with something pushing on his...

Hi Everyone, My Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at age 72. His ...

Kcski

•3 years ago

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When the cancer destroys qol

We all want to live but might it be better to just exit this life as gracefully as possible and leave behind all the pain and suffering…

We all want to live but might it be better to just exit this life as gracefully ...

rogerandme

•3 years ago

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Darolutamide and scan question (2nd UPDATE 1/15/22) RESULTS of Pylarify scan Anyone have any thoughts or advice? Questions we should ask?

My husband has a rapidly rising PSA (from 1.28 on Oct 18th to 5.9 on Dec 10th) and he was scheduled to get a Pylarify scan on Jan 6th but with newest PSA...

My husband has a rapidly rising PSA (from 1.28 on Oct 18th to 5.9 on Dec 10th) a...

SuppWife

•3 years ago

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Dec 14 Prostate Cancer Presentations

Veronica Ajewole, PharmD Texas Southern University, Disparities in clinical trials and Chemotherapy for African American https://youtu.be/3sIpSygGPEE...

Veronica Ajewole, PharmD Texas Southern University, Disparities in clinical tri...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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Docetaxel/Taxotere stopped after 1st Infusion & Radiation

After chemo went radiation therapy within few days to treat tumor in spine shown MRI. The PSA went from 24 prior to chemo to 33 after 3 weeks after chemo....

After chemo went radiation therapy within few days to treat tumor in spine show...

Back2future

•3 years ago

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2021 Top Story in Advanced Prostate Cancer? ....

... according to Brian E. Lewis MD, MPH, FACP: TRANSFORMER: Bipolar Androgen Therapy vs Enzalutamide in Asymptomatic Men With Castration-Resistant...

... according to Brian E. Lewis MD, MPH, FACP: TRANSFORMER: Bipolar Androgen The...

pjoshea13

•3 years ago

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Psa

Good morning!!! Well my husband has tried quite a few treatments thus far. He is castrate resistant Gleason 9. He has been on Zytiga, Lynparza, Keytruda,...

Good morning!!! Well my husband has tried quite a few treatments thus far. He is...

Fight11

•3 years ago

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Dec 13 Conference Presentations

Risks of ADT https://youtu.be/bEpXFMcr8wM FAPI Theranostics for Prostate Cancer https://youtu.be/GMN8SNRuntQ Molecular Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer...

Risks of ADT https://youtu.be/bEpXFMcr8wM FAPI Theranostics for Prostate Cancer...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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Starting Provenge in January

I am scheduled to start Provenge treatment in January. Will post how it goes. Also starting Lynparza primarily based on BRCA1 mutation.

I am scheduled to start Provenge treatment in January. Will post how it goes. ...

33Ford

•3 years ago

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Any link between hypothyroidism and PCa?

Does anyone know if taking levothyroxine (Levo) a generic medication to treat underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) causes or exacerbates PCa? I’ve been...

Does anyone know if taking levothyroxine (Levo) a generic medication to treat un...

Adam10

•3 years ago

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Is incontinence normal with prostate cancer,or does this mean it's spreader?

Is incontinence normal,or does it mean the cancer has spread?

Trisha65

•3 years ago

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Consultation with DrAparicio MD Anderson

I met with Dr Aparicio on Wednesday to talk about my treatment options further down the road, discuss my idea of using something similar to convalescent plasma...

I met with Dr Aparicio on Wednesday to talk about my treatment options further d...

Javelin18

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for December 2021

Questions for 2nd Meeting with MO tomorrow about reaction to 2 months on Orgovyx and Zytiga

Catheter removal & no urination

Dec 16-Exercise Day- Prostate Cancer Presentations

CMP and PSA update

Stopping Abiraterone

Malecare's (brief) Holiday Note

PSA rising during treatment

Radical Prostatectomy - Maybe It's Time is Past

Update: not glowing, but not time to worry

Aggressive Variant Prostate Cancer (AVPC)

Failing Xtandi

Secondary Bladder Cancer?

Dec 15 Malecare Prostate Cancer Presentations

metal vs plastic ureteral stents

Radium 223

U-Shaped PCa Risk - Metformin (& Warfarin & Vitamin D).

Help with doctors and getting to a plan

Pain Control Advances?

2 years post Taxotere and ADT, PSA increased from .3 to .4 to .8 over the course of six months. Next best step?

When the cancer destroys qol

Darolutamide and scan question (2nd UPDATE 1/15/22) RESULTS of Pylarify scan Anyone have any thoughts or advice? Questions we should ask?

Dec 14 Prostate Cancer Presentations

Docetaxel/Taxotere stopped after 1st Infusion & Radiation

2021 Top Story in Advanced Prostate Cancer? ....

Psa

Dec 13 Conference Presentations

Starting Provenge in January

Any link between hypothyroidism and PCa?

Is incontinence normal with prostate cancer,or does this mean it's spreader?

Consultation with DrAparicio MD Anderson

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