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Update: results of a recent PSMA PETscan

I wanted to share with you the results of my recent PSMA PET SCAN. A quick synopsis of my history: an 18+ year journey: radical prostatectomy in August 2003....

I wanted to share with you the results of my recent PSMA PET SCAN. A quick synop...

mandrake248

•3 years ago

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Proton Beam vs IMRT

Hello All , I just completed 3 sessions , ( fractions ) 9 grays each day , of Sbrt to the 1 lymph node in pelvic area . My RO is about 90 minutes 1 way . Dr....

Hello All , I just completed 3 sessions , ( fractions ) 9 grays each day , of Sb...

reconjj

•3 years ago

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Is my cancer still hormone sensitive?

I had my last Eligard 3 month shot on March 2, 2021, when I started a ADT break. By beginning of September my PSA was 0.10 with T <20. On December 2021, my PSA...

I had my last Eligard 3 month shot on March 2, 2021, when I started a ADT break....

dac500

•3 years ago

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My husband's PSA was 6.5 and biopsy showed PC in one section. His score is gleason is 6=7. When the doc checked his PSA the week before his radiation is to...

My husband's PSA was 6.5 and biopsy showed PC in one section. His score is gleas...

imhiswife

•3 years ago

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Lupron schedule and hot flashes

Here I am, just one week before my next three month Lupron shot, and the hot flashes last week and this week have been more frequent. It seems odd that my hot...

Here I am, just one week before my next three month Lupron shot, and the hot fla...

bean1008

•3 years ago

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Axumin, effective at a low PSA

My uro wanted to do an Axumin pet scan on me. My PSA was 0.22, I told the PA I didn't think it would be very effective with a PSA that low. When they checked...

My uro wanted to do an Axumin pet scan on me. My PSA was 0.22, I told the PA I...

Echotango51

•3 years ago

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Keytruda + docetaxel

Hello, I have castrate resistant metastatic cancer. My MO suggests me to participate in Keytruda+docetaxel trial. I would appreciate if someone could educate...

Hello, I have castrate resistant metastatic cancer. My MO suggests me to partic...

Catfish21

•3 years ago

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Ketruda Round 9

So Keytruda has been working to keep my PSA relatively stable for 27 weeks with minimal side effects through round 8, however PSA did rise from 19.1 to 26.7...

So Keytruda has been working to keep my PSA relatively stable for 27 weeks with ...

Jackpine

•3 years ago

1 Reply

MO wants to switch me to Xtandi---I Need advice

Hello, My MO wants me to switch to Xtandi, You can see my history in my profile. found PC and bone mets Feb 2021, Cleason 4+5 (9) I have been on Lupron and...

Hello, My MO wants me to switch to Xtandi, You can see my history in my profile...

JD-guy

•3 years ago

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More on Zometa timing

Good news, I think! I've been following the several recent posts about Zometa, since my MO wants me to start. I was surprised when she told me that the...

Good news, I think! I've been following the several recent posts about Zometa, ...

LifeQuality

•3 years ago

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Encouraging results after two months on ADT

In my initial post, I explained details of my case. In short, diagnosed in October, Stage 4, bone Mets, PSA 15. Lupron shot and started Zytiga November 17....

In my initial post, I explained details of my case. In short, diagnosed in Octob...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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SUVmax PSMA F18 PET/CT Scan

2015 RP, 31 x EBRT, two yrs ADT. A few days ago I had my second PSMA F18 PET/CT scan (I’m on a trial). First one was May 2020. First scan PSA was 1.5, second...

2015 RP, 31 x EBRT, two yrs ADT. A few days ago I had my second PSMA F18 PET/C...

MGBman

•3 years ago

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Zytiga and dexamethasone

I am interested in learning more about switching from prednisone to dexamethasone with your zytiga as a way to get more use from the zytiga. My husband’s psa...

I am interested in learning more about switching from prednisone to dexamethason...

longleaf

•3 years ago

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Anyone take Modified Citrus Pectin?

Just found this new study. There doesn't appear to be any down-sides to taking it that I see....

Just found this new study. There doesn't appear to be any down-sides to taking ...

john_in_pa

•3 years ago

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Continued increase in CEA & PSA Markers

Participating in a Phase 2 trial since June 2021 that includes a maintenance phase of 200mg of Nariparib orally daily and once monthly intravenous injection...

Participating in a Phase 2 trial since June 2021 that includes a maintenance pha...

kklott01

•3 years ago

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The overall risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in men with prostate cancer may be lower than previously assumed

Renal & Urology News The overall risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy...

Renal & Urology News The overall risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (M...

Graham49

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Passing of Charles Tarleton (Ctarleton)

It is with great sadness and tears that I share news of the passing of my good friend Charles Tarleton (Ctarleton). https://healthunlocked.com/user/ctarleton...

It is with great sadness and tears that I share news of the passing of my good f...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Jeff took this after chemo..name:

Hello again, fyi-The name of the pill form medication that caused my husband (Jeff Nolan) tachycardia and is named Orgovyx. It is a GnRH. His tachy was high...

Hello again, fyi-The name of the pill form medication that caused my husband (Je...

MyWifeMyLife

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Need to share some bad news..this is finally written by his Wife (widow)

Hi all, I’m very sorry to tell you that my husband (Jeff) passed away in his sleep on October 29th, 2021. It was a very different battle for both of us, and...

Hi all, I’m very sorry to tell you that my husband (Jeff) passed away in his sl...

MyWifeMyLife

•3 years ago

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UPDATE On 92yr old Friend and Lupron...

Quick recap: Urologist wanted to start Lupron without even re-running labs or an MRI, when we refused the Urologist was pissed and sent us back to MO. Today...

Quick recap: Urologist wanted to start Lupron without even re-running labs or an...

Saydeebugz

•3 years ago

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What things may come

Today was 37. Thirty seven days of IMRT radiation... 37 days of saying good morning to an office staff of five, dropping my pants in an examining room chair...

Today was 37. Thirty seven days of IMRT radiation... 37 days of saying good morn...

Jvaughan0

•3 years ago

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effects of elegard and erleada on thyroid

I was hypothyroid before starting Elegard and Erleada for metastatic, but when I started them I went from 175mcg to 350mcg to get my numbers in range. Has...

I was hypothyroid before starting Elegard and Erleada for metastatic, but when ...

Joecarver

•3 years ago

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Still in Pursuit of a Better Mousetrap

My paper towels/plastic bag 'rig' works quite well while sitting at my desk or just playing with my cacti; however, extended walks, gym visits, stairs, and...

My paper towels/plastic bag 'rig' works quite well while sitting at my desk or j...

E2-Guy

•3 years ago

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Hoping for future benefit using LU177 ?

https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/147411840/the-strangest-place-this-5-and-1-2-year-journey-has-taken-me-to-date.?responses=147418492

https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/147411840/the-stranges...

HopingForTheBest1

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Is this radiation side effect?

Hello all~ Thank you for sharing all that you do! I'm trying to learn, but this feels like a science class wayyyy over my paygrade. My boyfriend had his...

Hello all~ Thank you for sharing all that you do! I'm trying to learn, but this ...

Shuggshugg

•3 years ago

45 Replies

Zytiga starting to fail, PSA rising rapidly - next steps?

Hi all - I'm the wife of Ken, diagnosed in May 2020 with Stage 4, Gleason 9, extensive mets to bones, PSA 209. Started on Lupron, PSA dropped to 6 by mid...

Hi all - I'm the wife of Ken, diagnosed in May 2020 with Stage 4, Gleason 9, ext...

marchinda

•3 years ago

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Liver lesions in MRI concerning for metastases (Chemo stops working)

Anybody get MRI showing new multifocal lesions throughout the liver concerning for metastases? This is causing bloating, pain and feeling of always being full...

Anybody get MRI showing new multifocal lesions throughout the liver concerning f...

Back2future

•3 years ago

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Lu PSMA treatment updates

I’ve had a few requests for me to report on my Lu PSMA treatment. I was diagnosed a year ago with metastatic PCa, and my reaction to Degerelix and Lupron soon...

I’ve had a few requests for me to report on my Lu PSMA treatment. I was diagnose...

Javelin18

•3 years ago

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Primary SBRT / Stage 4

So I understand once you have primary radiation to the prostate , SBRT , as I did , you cant radiate again ? Ok , so Im stage 4 with 1 hot lymph node in pelvic...

So I understand once you have primary radiation to the prostate , SBRT , as I di...

reconjj

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Questions to ask the Oncologist for upcoming visit tomorrow!

Hello, I am new to the site! Age 65. Was diagnosed in January 2020 with prostate cancer. T2a Gleason 7 (3+4) PSA 5.71 Robotic Prostatectomy done 6/13/2020 by...

Hello, I am new to the site! Age 65. Was diagnosed in January 2020 with prostate...

HarGreg

•3 years ago

72 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for January 2022

Update: results of a recent PSMA PETscan

Proton Beam vs IMRT

Is my cancer still hormone sensitive?

Can't find any answers

Lupron schedule and hot flashes

Axumin, effective at a low PSA

Keytruda + docetaxel

Ketruda Round 9

MO wants to switch me to Xtandi---I Need advice

More on Zometa timing

Encouraging results after two months on ADT

SUVmax PSMA F18 PET/CT Scan

Zytiga and dexamethasone

Anyone take Modified Citrus Pectin?

Continued increase in CEA & PSA Markers

The overall risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in men with prostate cancer may be lower than previously assumed

Passing of Charles Tarleton (Ctarleton)

Jeff took this after chemo..name:

Need to share some bad news..this is finally written by his Wife (widow)

UPDATE On 92yr old Friend and Lupron...

What things may come

effects of elegard and erleada on thyroid

Still in Pursuit of a Better Mousetrap

Hoping for future benefit using LU177 ?

Is this radiation side effect?

Zytiga starting to fail, PSA rising rapidly - next steps?

Liver lesions in MRI concerning for metastases (Chemo stops working)

Lu PSMA treatment updates

Primary SBRT / Stage 4

Questions to ask the Oncologist for upcoming visit tomorrow!

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