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Xofigo

I’m starting Xofigo next week. Anything special I should know? Side effects? I’d love to hear your experience. Thanks.

I’m starting Xofigo next week. Anything special I should know? Side effects? I’...

Foldem

•3 years ago

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combination treatments for locally advanced PCa in UK?

UK is quick to adopt some new approaches viz:- I had PSMA-PET Ga68 scan 8/2021 However looking at US, combination treatments e.g. ADT + taxotere+ zytega is...

UK is quick to adopt some new approaches viz:- I had PSMA-PET Ga68 scan 8/2021 ...

boromir18

•3 years ago

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I have a favor to ask of everyone.

I have always been a person to see the glass half full. Someone who believes in the power of positive thinking and that good old law of attraction. You know,...

I have always been a person to see the glass half full. Someone who believes in ...

Faith1111

•3 years ago

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ARASENS Trial

I am Hormone sensitive so far Currently on Lupron and Zytiga, is Darolutamide significantly different than Zytiga ? should I make a switch or maybe do one...

I am Hormone sensitive so far Currently on Lupron and Zytiga, is Darolutamide s...

Scout4answers

•3 years ago

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Psa rise again

Been a couple months since posting. last psa test was 7 then went to 16. Within a month. Ct scan was clear as was bone scan. Restarted zoladex 2 weeks ago.Seen...

Been a couple months since posting. last psa test was 7 then went to 16. Within ...

Kimol

•3 years ago

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LU 177 coming soon to the US

There is now a name for LU177 treatment here in the US. It is called LUTATHERA, and is made by an affiliate of Novartis. Their patient website is...

There is now a name for LU177 treatment here in the US. It is called LUTATHERA,...

HopingForTheBest1

•3 years ago

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Stopping Zoladex or Lupron

At what point, if ever, would it be advisable to stop injections of Zoladex or Lupron when they cease to be effective in suppressing PC? I am still on Zoladex...

At what point, if ever, would it be advisable to stop injections of Zoladex or L...

Arcticfox44

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Honey I'm home ;)

Hi Honey! I have PCa are you good for me? Or not?

alangeorge

•3 years ago

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intermitten adt with erleada

is intermitten adt+erleada advisable with 6 mt <.06 .i have already stoped once before and stayed <.06 for 5mt till i got to .1 . intial psa 17 gleson 8 rp...

is intermitten adt+erleada advisable with 6 mt <.06 .i have already stoped once...

elkmt

•3 years ago

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Dr. Myers on PCa & Vitamin D

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dr+charles+snuffy+myers+photo&qpvt=dr+charles+snuffy+myers+photo&view=detail&mid=64ED3FFF45A6749D9C7064ED3FFF45A6749D9C70&F

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pjoshea13

•3 years ago

101 Replies

And another ER visit and hospital stay

Jeff went back in for chemo and his blood pressure had plummeted and he was running 102 + fever. They nixed chemo and sent him immediately to the ER. He was...

Jeff went back in for chemo and his blood pressure had plummeted and he was runn...

Pancake_Lefse

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Interesting article from a Duke study in 2018 -- Smell Receptors Fuel Prostate Cancer Progression. I may be experiencing this, now.

My PC summary: Metastatic prostate cancer diagnosed in Nov. 2018. Low PSA (4.68), but high Gleason scores (9's and 10's). Currently on Eligard and soon to...

My PC summary: Metastatic prostate cancer diagnosed in Nov. 2018. Low PSA (4.6...

Skipper238

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Phase III trial to Standard of Care

I am wondering if anyone is advocating for the regulating bodies to be involved in final period of a stage III clinical trial so when the results are released...

I am wondering if anyone is advocating for the regulating bodies to be involved ...

Brysonal

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Looking for Lu177 (in all the wrong places?)

I get nervous looking on the internet for LU177 treatment options abroad- so many places in the world, such a range of prices, claims of expertise, etc. Also...

I get nervous looking on the internet for LU177 treatment options abroad- so ma...

SeattleDan

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Anyone survive pleural effusion?

My brother has just had one thing after another these last two months. He has been getting weaker and he’s short of breath and has developed a cough. His voice...

My brother has just had one thing after another these last two months. He has be...

Faith1111

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Supplementing Vitamin D may contribute to cancer mortality

I know that many patients take Vitamin D supplements. I've updated my article to include the latest results of the D-Health randomized controlled trial....

I know that many patients take Vitamin D supplements. I've updated my article to...

Tall_Allen

•3 years ago

142 Replies

Prednisone substitute with Zytiga.

I recently read that there is a substitute for prednisone that extends the time that Zytiga is effective. Can anyone direct me to that post? Thanks, Jim

I recently read that there is a substitute for prednisone that extends the time ...

JamesHughs

•3 years ago

4 Replies

learing curve

My psa went from 0 to 8.6 in 6 months. Had test and 8 out of 10 clips showed surrounding cancer. Went to a class of several urologists' giving there way of...

My psa went from 0 to 8.6 in 6 months. Had test and 8 out of 10 clips showed su...

oreogon

•3 years ago

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Good bye Lymparza Hello RA223

Stopped Lymparza. Going on to RA 223. For Mets to bones all over. Mets to soft tissues reduced to very small. I am concerned about not having any meds to...

Stopped Lymparza. Going on to RA 223. For Mets to bones all over. Mets to soft ...

Goldberg

•3 years ago

10 Replies

We the patients....patient engagement phase

It has been 3 years since I was diagnosed with APC . I followed so called protocols and passed time in inhuman waiting halls and a complete disregard by...

It has been 3 years since I was diagnosed with APC . I followed so called protoc...

Karmaji

•3 years ago

51 Replies

Bladder spasm

My father has been using the catheter for almost a year and recently has experience very bladder spasm? Doctor prescribed urobel but it doesn’t seem it is...

My father has been using the catheter for almost a year and recently has experie...

naples2021

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Yet one more Metformin and statins query

Please spare me the guffaws and head shakes for asking once again about the value of these two medications in treating prostate cancer. I ask because I was...

Please spare me the guffaws and head shakes for asking once again about the valu...

ronton2

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Lets finally peel back this onion.

This may have approached in the past, I consistently hear mixed messages about the PSA. And How important, or uninportant it is in the big scheme of your...

This may have approached in the past, I consistently hear mixed messages about t...

Costarica1961

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Ritalin and or Adderall

Question for those prescribed Ritalin or Adderall. My oncologist prescribed Ritalin 2 times daily 5mg/ dose. Take 1 when I wake up and then another at...

Question for those prescribed Ritalin or Adderall. My oncologist prescribed Rita...

agyoung

•3 years ago

7 Replies

PSA Rise 0.07 to 0.21 in 3 months.

Saw my MO today and after months of 0.04, my PAA came up to 0.7 3 Months ago and 0.21 today. She wants to see me again next month. Anyone have experienced a...

Saw my MO today and after months of 0.04, my PAA came up to 0.7 3 Months ago and...

JamesHughs

•3 years ago

20 Replies

PSA 9.4 Active Surveillance

I'm 64. My PSA gradually increased from 5.1 in 2016 to 5.8 in February 2021; now, one year later it's up to 9.4, in February 2022. Everything down there seems...

I'm 64. My PSA gradually increased from 5.1 in 2016 to 5.8 in February 2021; now...

ArtIntel

•3 years ago

7 Replies

interesting thoughts on melatonin

interesting thoughts on melatonin and tumors in these videos....

myamic

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Niraparib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and DNA Repair Gene Defects

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The GALAHAD study is the first trial to demonstrate the anti-tumour activity of niraparib in 289 patients with metastatic...

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The GALAHAD study is the first trial to demonstrate the anti-t...

Balsam01

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Benefits and Risks of Primary Treatments for High-risk Localized PCa : InternationalMultidisciplinary Systematic Review

https://uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/Moris-L-et-al.-Eur-Urol.-2020-Mar-4.-Benefits-and-Risks-of-Primary-Treatments-for-High-risk-Localized-and-Locally-Advanced

https://uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/Moris-L-et-al.-Eur-Urol.-2020-Mar-4.-Benef...

maley2711

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Second hormone therapy drug- decision needed-any views?

I am due to start the third part of my 'triple' plan on Monday and am signed up for abiraterone (zytiga) with prednisolone. My 'triple' initial plan for my PCa...

I am due to start the third part of my 'triple' plan on Monday and am signed up ...

Brysonal

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for February 2022

Xofigo

combination treatments for locally advanced PCa in UK?

I have a favor to ask of everyone.

ARASENS Trial

Psa rise again

LU 177 coming soon to the US

Stopping Zoladex or Lupron

Honey I'm home ;)

intermitten adt with erleada

Dr. Myers on PCa & Vitamin D

And another ER visit and hospital stay

Interesting article from a Duke study in 2018 -- Smell Receptors Fuel Prostate Cancer Progression. I may be experiencing this, now.

Phase III trial to Standard of Care

Looking for Lu177 (in all the wrong places?)

Anyone survive pleural effusion?

Supplementing Vitamin D may contribute to cancer mortality

Prednisone substitute with Zytiga.

learing curve

Good bye Lymparza Hello RA223

We the patients....patient engagement phase

Bladder spasm

Yet one more Metformin and statins query

Lets finally peel back this onion.

Ritalin and or Adderall

PSA Rise 0.07 to 0.21 in 3 months.

PSA 9.4 Active Surveillance

interesting thoughts on melatonin

Niraparib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and DNA Repair Gene Defects

Benefits and Risks of Primary Treatments for High-risk Localized PCa : InternationalMultidisciplinary Systematic Review

Second hormone therapy drug- decision needed-any views?

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