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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Update: pleural effusion, ER, Completion of SBRT and thank you for previous heartwarming posts

So first of all I want to thank all of you who took the time to respond to my post about my brother and positive visualizations. I couldn’t respond to everyone...

So first of all I want to thank all of you who took the time to respond to my po...

Faith1111

•2 years ago

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Study from New England Journal of Medicine

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220218110716.htm Does this relate to patients already treated with radiation ? Diagnosed 3 years ago Gleason 9....

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220218110716.htm Does this relate ...

diatom

•2 years ago

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repeat genetic testing

Should one get genetic testing again after using Xtandi/Zytiga/for a period of time to see if there have been any mutations which might be helpful in deciding...

Should one get genetic testing again after using Xtandi/Zytiga/for a period of t...

myamic

•2 years ago

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Oxygen for anemia and working out

I spoke with Kim from Boost Oxygen this day. There are very special discounts including veterans and more. Maybe a simple way to help your day.

I spoke with Kim from Boost Oxygen this day. There are very special discounts in...

katartizo61

•2 years ago

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Should Early Use of Chemotherapy Be Avoided in the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer?

Interesting editorial in JMA [Japan Medical Association] Journal: "The therapeutic strategy for advanced prostate cancer has dramatically changed recently....

Interesting editorial in JMA [Japan Medical Association] Journal: "The therapeut...

pjoshea13

•2 years ago

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Update on Mike 2/28/22

After discovering Mike had a tumor in his brain, they decided that whole brain radiation was the way to go. He received 10 rounds, which he finished last...

After discovering Mike had a tumor in his brain, they decided that whole brain r...

Puppypaws78

•2 years ago

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RT/RP vs RT/ADT OCSS (overall cancer-specific survival)

What am I missing? Looks like RP with RT OCSS is a fraction of OS (overall survival). I have looked at multiple studies and they all seem to show the same type...

What am I missing? Looks like RP with RT OCSS is a fraction of OS (overall survi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Thoughts? ADT following RT if PSA is already low (0 to 0.6)

https://www.astro.org/News-and-Publications/News-and-Media-Center/News-Releases/2019/Long-term-hormone-therapy-increases-mortality-risk

https://www.astro.org/News-and-Publications/News-and-Media-Center/News-Releases/...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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anemia

What strategies have improved anemia? Thanks to all contributors.

nuc1111

•2 years ago

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CBD may be helpful in hyperhidrosis

Study shows CBD may be helpful for excessive sweating Possible help for those dealing with hot flushes --------- Science/Human: CBD may be helpful in...

Study shows CBD may be helpful for excessive sweating Possible help for those d...

NewPotatoCaboose

•2 years ago

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Brca1 and metastatic prostate cancer

Hello , I came across this web page while searching for options for my dad . 73 yr old with metastatic prostate cancer . He has brca1 gene . Zytiga and xtandi...

Hello , I came across this web page while searching for options for my dad . 73 ...

danyelpolo

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Lupron Shot Scheduling Question

Hello All, I greatly respect and appreciate everyone who posts on this forum. I have a mundane question I would appreciate thoughts on. My next 6 month Lupron...

Hello All, I greatly respect and appreciate everyone who posts on this forum. I...

DFL208

•2 years ago

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When it rains it pours - Newest 4th Med Onc visit 2 days ago. Extensive ~ 75 min. Most comprehensive cancer eval ever.

New MO: castrate sensitive prostate cancer Dx'd 2005(gleason 3+4). FFWD to Feb 2022. Only on Abiraterone 250mg & 5mg Prednisone, but 12/15 PSA 0.156 then...

New MO: castrate sensitive prostate cancer Dx'd 2005(gleason 3+4). FFWD to Feb ...

depotdoug

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Chemo Question

Does anyone have information on how many times chemo can be used to treat prostate cancer? Is it a one time therapy? Thank you. Thanks

Does anyone have information on how many times chemo can be used to treat prosta...

JamesHughs

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Advanced AR drugs

Some of these might have been posted previously. Does anyone know if an ADT/Zytiga RCT has been conducted? 1.ADT and apalutamide (Erleada) TITAN RCT...

Some of these might have been posted previously. Does anyone know if an ADT/Zyti...

Hidden

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Any long remissions on ADT , Abi , pred ?

Hello All , Im stage 4 oligiometatastic , 1 lymph node . I had primary SBRT in 2016 , my PSA hovered in the 1s for 5yrs . On 07/13/21 was my last psa was 1.7 ....

Hello All , Im stage 4 oligiometatastic , 1 lymph node . I had primary SBRT in 2...

reconjj

•2 years ago

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What now, coach? (PCa has spread to liver within 3 months of starting Eligard.)

Hello all, I have a dilemma, and I would definitely appreciate any ideas that you might have. The dilemma is, will it be safe for me to start my initial...

Hello all, I have a dilemma, and I would definitely appreciate any ideas that yo...

Skipper238

•2 years ago

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All labs look great

Psa undetectable and cea normal and ggt normal too. Gastro says lesion on liver may be fat tissue but we will still surveillance it in April. Have a great...

Psa undetectable and cea normal and ggt normal too. Gastro says lesion on liver ...

Mikes21

•2 years ago

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PSA up after one month on Xtandi

My husband has been taking Zytiga, Lupron, Xgeva and prednisone for two years. The combination worked well with only a few side effects (fatigue and hot...

My husband has been taking Zytiga, Lupron, Xgeva and prednisone for two years. ...

dico

•2 years ago

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Prostate pain - xtandi/Xofigo & spot radiation

Hi all, just wanted to check if anyone would have any idea as to why Dad's prostate area is sore. He went to do a few minutes on his Excercise bike last week...

Hi all, just wanted to check if anyone would have any idea as to why Dad's prost...

Nickhmcg

•2 years ago

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Any positive or negative relation exists between pca and (CLONAZEPAM-0.5MG + ESCITALOPRAM-5MG)?

Due to depressive state of mind, my pschycologist prescribes nexito plus once daily (CLONAZEPAM-0.5MG + ESCITALOPRAM-5MG) Any positive or negative relation...

Due to depressive state of mind, my pschycologist prescribes nexito plus once da...

Soumen79

•2 years ago

28 Replies

PSA

Hello good people I usually do Intermittent like 3 months period and again starting ADT. When my PSA increased to 1.2 during my intermittent period, I did...

Hello good people I usually do Intermittent like 3 months period and again star...

NOCanceros

•2 years ago

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Clinical Trials - how often do they allow crossovers?

Clinical Trial Crossovers. Do you know if in blind trials, if the people getting the new drug get better results how often do they then allow the people that...

Clinical Trial Crossovers. Do you know if in blind trials, if the people gettin...

davebliz

•2 years ago

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Magnitude trial: niraparib + abiraterone

An early report from the magnitude trial. Looks pretty good. Janssen is hoping this combination will become SOC for those with HRR mutations. I am in another...

An early report from the magnitude trial. Looks pretty good. Janssen is hoping t...

kaptank

•2 years ago

8 Replies

What next?

I was d/x with stage 4 PCA in March 2020, Gleason 7 (4+3) with lymph node Mets and a PSA of 172 (see profile). After one month of Casodex I started on Lupron...

I was d/x with stage 4 PCA in March 2020, Gleason 7 (4+3) with lymph node Mets a...

Squirrel71

•2 years ago

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Beyond PSMA, Other antigen targets

Dr Dorff gave a presentation on prostate cancer (PCa) therapeutic antigen targets at the ASCO GU conference last weekend. Much of the new work in PCa treatment...

Dr Dorff gave a presentation on prostate cancer (PCa) therapeutic antigen target...

Javelin18

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Daralutamide and Survival in Metastatic, Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Darolutamide and Survival in Metastatic, Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer List of authors. Matthew R. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Maha Hussain, M.D., Fred Saad, M.D.,...

Darolutamide and Survival in Metastatic, Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer List ...

Graham49

•2 years ago

1 Reply

PSA rising a concern? Mets to bones, livers, lungs and lymph nodes

Hello everyone, Just want to give an update on my dad (68) has mets to the bones, liver, lungs and pelvic lymph nodes, PSA 113, Gleason 4+5 upon diagnosis back...

Hello everyone, Just want to give an update on my dad (68) has mets to the bones...

dch1953

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Thanks, this is why I'm here

I'd like to thank fellow members for sharing their knowledge on iron usage and storage. I was scheduled for a transfusion today, if I became more anemic. After...

I'd like to thank fellow members for sharing their knowledge on iron usage and s...

Javelin18

•2 years ago

17 Replies

How is PSMA PET scan being used in your experience?

PSMA PET scans are not yet available in my area. My MO and I have been in discussions on the use of PSMA versus the FDG PET I currently get. Have extensive...

PSMA PET scans are not yet available in my area. My MO and I have been in discus...

DenDoc

•2 years ago

38 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for February 2022

Update: pleural effusion, ER, Completion of SBRT and thank you for previous heartwarming posts

Study from New England Journal of Medicine

repeat genetic testing

Oxygen for anemia and working out

Should Early Use of Chemotherapy Be Avoided in the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer?

Update on Mike 2/28/22

RT/RP vs RT/ADT OCSS (overall cancer-specific survival)

Thoughts? ADT following RT if PSA is already low (0 to 0.6)

anemia

CBD may be helpful in hyperhidrosis

Brca1 and metastatic prostate cancer

Lupron Shot Scheduling Question

When it rains it pours - Newest 4th Med Onc visit 2 days ago. Extensive ~ 75 min. Most comprehensive cancer eval ever.

Chemo Question

Advanced AR drugs

Any long remissions on ADT , Abi , pred ?

What now, coach? (PCa has spread to liver within 3 months of starting Eligard.)

All labs look great

PSA up after one month on Xtandi

Prostate pain - xtandi/Xofigo & spot radiation

Any positive or negative relation exists between pca and (CLONAZEPAM-0.5MG + ESCITALOPRAM-5MG)?

PSA

Clinical Trials - how often do they allow crossovers?

Magnitude trial: niraparib + abiraterone

What next?

Beyond PSMA, Other antigen targets

Daralutamide and Survival in Metastatic, Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer

PSA rising a concern? Mets to bones, livers, lungs and lymph nodes

Thanks, this is why I'm here

How is PSMA PET scan being used in your experience?

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