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Orchiectomy or ADT

I'm 80 years old with ED since my prostatectomy. Both surgery an radiation have failed to cure my PC so, I find myself at a fork in the road. Do I have an...

I'm 80 years old with ED since my prostatectomy. Both surgery an radiation have ...

old64horn

•2 years ago

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PSA seems stuck around 1.0 while on Orgovyx and Nubequ

After a few months experimenting with Nubeqa as a monotherapy, and seeing PSA climb to around 4.0, I added Orgovyx to the mix. Initially PSA dropped to 1.07,...

After a few months experimenting with Nubeqa as a monotherapy, and seeing PSA cl...

joeguy

•2 years ago

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Information about a RO for treatment following BCR at a proton beam therapy facility

Greetings fellow travelers. I'm seeking recommendations about an experienced RO at a proton beam facility for treatment following BCR. Any information that you...

Greetings fellow travelers. I'm seeking recommendations about an experienced RO ...

ragnar2020

•2 years ago

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Questions on treatment?

Hi there. I am asking a question that there may not be an answer to. I am approaching 8 years from dx from prostate cancer. Very lucky. It has been a long...

Hi there. I am asking a question that there may not be an answer to. I am appr...

Fuzzman77

•2 years ago

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Deep Thoughts……

Prednisone tastes like azzz. And Lupron shots hurt like bloody hell. That is all. I’m

Prednisone tastes like azzz. And Lupron shots hurt like bloody hell. That is all...

LessPaul

•2 years ago

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Lutetium-617 8Gbq per infusion 8 weeks apart

Hello Starting Lutetium-617 therapy this week at Wesley Hospital Australia. They are using a relatively high dose spaced 8 weeks apart. Wondering if anyone...

Hello Starting Lutetium-617 therapy this week at Wesley Hospital Australia. The...

MarkEmrys

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Bone biopsy failures. Any advice?

Hello I have had two attempts at a bone biopsy for genetic testing to guide future treatment options for M1 mcrpc (no visceral mets). Both failed -- the...

Hello I have had two attempts at a bone biopsy for genetic testing to guide fut...

MarkEmrys

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Abdominal and back pain??

Good day to all, just wanted to know your thoughts please (and please forgive my lousy english) My father has been suffering from pain on his mid...

Good day to all, just wanted to know your thoughts please (and please forgive m...

harleyharhar

•2 years ago

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PSA .03 after Radiation and ADT

Visited my RO this week and my PSA was .03 after radiation to 3 lymph nodes and a spot on the iliac bone. He wants to stop Eligard for 6 months to determine,...

Visited my RO this week and my PSA was .03 after radiation to 3 lymph nodes and ...

Wynnsts

•2 years ago

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Familiarity with Apalutamide Effectiveness, Costs?

Anyone have experience w Apalutamide? After RALP, Lupron, RT & off Lupron 1.5y my PC has gone metastatic. Going back on Lupron & Apalutamde. Copay of $3K per...

Anyone have experience w Apalutamide? After RALP, Lupron, RT & off Lupron 1.5y ...

john4803

•2 years ago

17 Replies

My wonderful Father has left us 🍀

My wonderful Father passed away peacefully on Friday April 22nd at 4.02pm. After spending almost 4 weeks in hospital we barely had a week at home and had to...

My wonderful Father passed away peacefully on Friday April 22nd at 4.02pm. Afte...

Nickhmcg

•2 years ago

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PTH high after third infusion, can't find a competent endocrinologist to consult

My PTH (parathyroid hormone) turned out to be quite high: 167 after my second chemo. Has never before been tested. Not sure what to make of it. My MO doesn't...

My PTH (parathyroid hormone) turned out to be quite high: 167 after my second ch...

Oldie68

•2 years ago

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Lupron and infusion (Taxotere/Docetaxel) on the same day?

Has anybody had a Lupron injection + taxotere/docetaxel infusion on the same day? Were the side effects worse or the same as receiving them separately, more...

Has anybody had a Lupron injection + taxotere/docetaxel infusion on the same day...

Oldie68

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Blood in stool after RT of prostate and Pelvis

I asked same question few months ago. I had IMRT in nov 2019 on prostate and pelvis , seminal vesicules: Prostate 60 GY in 20 fractions and pelvis 48 GY...

I asked same question few months ago. I had IMRT in nov 2019 on prostate and pel...

Karmaji

•2 years ago

19 Replies

ICYMI: Time to Tan your Testicles, Tucker

Probably b/c of a bit too much wine with dinner, and more likely b/c I wanted to be the first one to post about this, I offer this one for your scrutiny:...

Probably b/c of a bit too much wine with dinner, and more likely b/c I wanted to...

lokibear0803

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Stranger than truth!!!

I wrote recently about my visit to ER and the "determination" that my cancer had spread to other bones. I was having extreme pain after hitting a wall while...

I wrote recently about my visit to ER and the "determination" that my cancer had...

spencoid2

•2 years ago

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Salmon Protein Hydrolysate

New study below [1]. Anyone here using Salmon Protein Hydrolysate? FWIW: "A growing body of evidence implicates iron dysmetabolism in prostate cancer...

New study below [1]. Anyone here using Salmon Protein Hydrolysate? FWIW: "A grow...

pjoshea13

•2 years ago

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Microbiomes of Urine and the Prostate Are Linked to Human Prostate Cancer Risk Groups

I have stayed away from this topic, but so many have posted & I don't think a link to the actual paper has been given. Apologies if not the case. Anyway,...

I have stayed away from this topic, but so many have posted & I don't think a li...

pjoshea13

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Specific Alcoholic Beverages & Prostate Cancer Status

Interesting international study below [1]. "Intake frequency patterns of total alcohol were similar for non-PCa men and PCa patients after adjusting for...

Interesting international study below [1]. "Intake frequency patterns of total a...

pjoshea13

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Urethral Stricture new treatment - Optilume

This may be of interest for those with urethral stricture issue. Recently FDA approved, Optilume is DCB (drug coated balloon) treatment of anterior urethral...

This may be of interest for those with urethral stricture issue. Recently FDA a...

akaipop3ps

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Would like an opinion on how I’m doing.

Would like an opinion on how I’m doing. Will be seeing doctor end of next week. November 2019 PSA 48 January 2020 Bone Scan Mets to pelvic lymph nodes...

Would like an opinion on how I’m doing. Will be seeing doctor end of next week. ...

MeJack

•2 years ago

14 Replies

When to take Zytiga?

I am just beginning Zytiga. I take meds for diabetes and A-Fib. Can anyone tell me how you incorporated Zytiga into your daily medication regime?

I am just beginning Zytiga. I take meds for diabetes and A-Fib. Can anyone tell ...

ShipModeler

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Hi Guys & Gals, I posted this 2 days ago with zero responses. Scientists in the UK have found 5 very specific bacteria (3 never seen before)

This is important news for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients. A custom antibiotic could be developed to kill these 5 bacteria, and possibly stop further spread...

This is important news for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients. A custom antibioti...

Spyder54

•2 years ago

63 Replies

Statins.

GP wants to start me on Rosuvastatin as my cholesterol level has risen (7.7) since starting my treatment on Decepeptyl and Xtandi. Was wondering if starting a...

GP wants to start me on Rosuvastatin as my cholesterol level has risen (7.7) si...

Ghostlycomet

•2 years ago

35 Replies

mad, sad, frustrated, worried ☹️

I don’t even know where to start. Jeff went into work last week and his entire department was laid off. His health insurance ended Tuesday. Jeff is running...

I don’t even know where to start. Jeff went into work last week and his entire ...

Pancake_Lefse

•2 years ago

59 Replies

T rising on Lupron, but PSA is still <0.10

Just a quick question. I have now had 3 - 6-month Lupron shots and headed for the last shot next week. They want to keep me on Lupron for 2 years. Just had...

Just a quick question. I have now had 3 - 6-month Lupron shots and headed for th...

Bradblue

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Has anyone experienced calf cramps after being on ADT for a while?

I get terrible cramps in the early morning at least once a week.

Pianodude

•2 years ago

41 Replies

ADT and heart mitral valve regurgitation.

I was diagnosed with (There is mild (1+)mitral valve regurgitation.) yesterday. Can this be caused by my ADT treatments? Is it reversible? I never had this...

I was diagnosed with (There is mild (1+)mitral valve regurgitation.) yesterday. ...

Ahk1

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Growth inhibitory effect of doxazosin on prostate and bladder cancer cells. Is the serotonin receptor pathway involved?

Doxazosin, an alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist, is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hypertension. Alpha-adrenoceptor...

Doxazosin, an alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist, is used for the treatment of benig...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Treatment post ADT failure?

Reaching out to fellow warriors, yet again, for advice. It has been very helpful in the past. After a little over 2-years ADT has failed for me since Jan 2022....

Reaching out to fellow warriors, yet again, for advice. It has been very helpful...

barrybayarea

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for April 2022

Orchiectomy or ADT

PSA seems stuck around 1.0 while on Orgovyx and Nubequ

Information about a RO for treatment following BCR at a proton beam therapy facility

Questions on treatment?

Deep Thoughts……

Lutetium-617 8Gbq per infusion 8 weeks apart

Bone biopsy failures. Any advice?

Abdominal and back pain??

PSA .03 after Radiation and ADT

Familiarity with Apalutamide Effectiveness, Costs?

My wonderful Father has left us 🍀

PTH high after third infusion, can't find a competent endocrinologist to consult

Lupron and infusion (Taxotere/Docetaxel) on the same day?

Blood in stool after RT of prostate and Pelvis

ICYMI: Time to Tan your Testicles, Tucker

Stranger than truth!!!

Salmon Protein Hydrolysate

Microbiomes of Urine and the Prostate Are Linked to Human Prostate Cancer Risk Groups

Specific Alcoholic Beverages & Prostate Cancer Status

Urethral Stricture new treatment - Optilume

Would like an opinion on how I’m doing.

When to take Zytiga?

Hi Guys & Gals, I posted this 2 days ago with zero responses. Scientists in the UK have found 5 very specific bacteria (3 never seen before)

Statins.

mad, sad, frustrated, worried ☹️

T rising on Lupron, but PSA is still <0.10

Has anyone experienced calf cramps after being on ADT for a while?

ADT and heart mitral valve regurgitation.

Growth inhibitory effect of doxazosin on prostate and bladder cancer cells. Is the serotonin receptor pathway involved?

Treatment post ADT failure?

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