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Can you Eliminate Bone Mets with Radiation?

Hi, I have 4 bone mets which are quite small (<0.25"). I've asked my Radiation Oncologists about cyber-knife or SABR but they seem hesitant. Has anyone...

Hi, I have 4 bone mets which are quite small (<0.25"). I've asked my Radiation...

groth12345

•2 years ago

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Prostatectomy, radiation, chemo, Eligard. What's next?

Last month my PET scan revealed prostate cancer has spread t o my bones. I have read Estrogen has been used effectively to stop cancer progress and, in some...

Last month my PET scan revealed prostate cancer has spread t o my bones. I have ...

StevenMS

•2 years ago

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How important is genetic testing

Should I get a genetic test done to confirm the type of cancer I have. Thanks

Islandboy2021

•2 years ago

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Treatment plan update - keep searching for the brass ring

Have decided to continue Jevtana/Carbo chemo despite continually rising PSA, as recent scans did not indicate evidence of disease progression. Treatment #9...

Have decided to continue Jevtana/Carbo chemo despite continually rising PSA, as...

HopingForTheBest1

•2 years ago

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I'm So Thankful for all of your thoughts

For me, gratitude allows me to temporally step away from my life's struggles🌹🌹🌹

For me, gratitude allows me to temporally step away from my life's struggles🌹🌹...

Lrv44221

•2 years ago

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Batman BAT study updated

In the only trial I know of for BAT in CS men, this followup report is encouraging for the long-term results of those who have used BAT....

In the only trial I know of for BAT in CS men, this followup report is encouragi...

cigafred

•2 years ago

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Unexpected Link Between Most Common Cancer Drivers p53 & PI3K-Akt

p53 is associated with prostate cancer Unexpected Link Between Most Common Cancer Drivers p53 & PI3K-Akt...

p53 is associated with prostate cancer Unexpected Link Between Most Commo...

cesces

•2 years ago

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Another Trip to LA

Hey Y'all As promised, I'm posting my life is too short to stay home album. I went to The LUME in LA and experienced the Street Art show :...

Hey Y'all As promised, I'm posting my life is too short to stay home album. I w...

dockam

•2 years ago

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vitamin D3 or Vitamin D

My MO told me to begin taking 1000 units of vitamin D. All I can find is D3. Is that what he was referring to? Thanks.

My MO told me to begin taking 1000 units of vitamin D. All I can find is D3. I...

JamesHughs

•2 years ago

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PSA Rising after 5 years

My PSA has started to rise after 5 years. It’s at 1.24 ug/L. The last PSA three months ago was 0.27 ug/L. I have been on continuous ADT mono therapy since...

My PSA has started to rise after 5 years. It’s at 1.24 ug/L. The last PSA three...

Islandboy2021

•2 years ago

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Flomax and PC

Was taking Flomax before being diagnosed with PC, Gleason 8 Had 45 radiation treatments, currently taking Zytiga and Prednisone daily and monthly injections...

Was taking Flomax before being diagnosed with PC, Gleason 8 Had 45 radiation tr...

Vegasman

•2 years ago

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Thinking of all the help for cancer

I recently posted about a book I read called Chris Cures Cancer. I did not mean that nutrition is the only way to go, although I am a...

I recently posted about a book I read called Chris Cures Cancer. I did not mea...

Lrv44221

•2 years ago

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Optimizing Bone Health in Prostate Cancer

I believe this to be a very good resource for an important concern for all men with any type of PCa. The statistics are somewhat staggering, and...

I believe this to be a very good resource for an important concern for all me...

maley2711

•2 years ago

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"How being sick changed my health care views"

this book is written by a Lyme disease patient, but he talks about a very real problem many of us have had. Early in his Illness he saw 10 docs in 10...

this book is written by a Lyme disease patient, but he talks about a very re...

cesces

•2 years ago

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Xtandi vs. Abiraterone vs. Nubeqa

So… my recurrence treatment plan consists of RT and ADT & Xtandi for 2 years. I’m still working until January ’23 so cost isn’t a concern until then. My...

So… my recurrence treatment plan consists of RT and ADT & Xtandi for 2 years. I’...

shueswim

•2 years ago

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Anyone Else Here with Ductal Type Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer Stage 4 Gleason 8

Ductal Prostate Cancer is aggressive and can’t be monitored by psa score. As it can still spread by low non existing psa numbers. Started Firmagon...

Ductal Prostate Cancer is aggressive and can’t be monitored by psa score. As...

Shorehousejam

•2 years ago

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Sequence of treatments

Given my husband's post Enzalutamide Docetaxel treatment and the lack of a great response (so far), I had a look around for sequencing to see if Docetaxel...

Given my husband's post Enzalutamide Docetaxel treatment and the lack of a great...

spw1

•2 years ago

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knee replacement surgery

I used to run and hike a lot before my PC diagnosis in 2011. I am bone on bone and considering knee replacement to get back to somewhat of a normal life. I...

I used to run and hike a lot before my PC diagnosis in 2011. I am bone on bone ...

Clhammy

•2 years ago

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Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease - Neuroscience News Well that's something...

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Diseas...

cesces

•2 years ago

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The 2 year plan

Hello Friends , Im currently being treated at the V.A. at Hines.I have Eligard , Zytiga 250mg taken on low fat breakfast and 5mg of prednisone . Its been...

Hello Friends , Im currently being treated at the V.A. at Hines.I have Eligard ,...

reconjj

•2 years ago

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Meaning of SHBG

After visiting my oncologist yesterday for my 3 monthly checkup, my Testosterone level was shown to be <0.5 L and my SHBG was 48. After almost 7 years since...

After visiting my oncologist yesterday for my 3 monthly checkup, my Testostero...

Brightman

•2 years ago

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Meaning of SBBG

After visiting my oncologist yesterday for my 3 monthly checkup, my Testosterone level was shown to be <0.5 L and my SHBG was 48. After almost 7 years since...

After visiting my oncologist yesterday for my 3 monthly checkup, my Testosterone...

Brightman

•2 years ago

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Hormone Therapies

When I couldn't pass urine anymore due to enlarged prostate, I was given Duodart by my Urologist and told that I will be taking it rest of my life. It...

When I couldn't pass urine anymore due to enlarged prostate, I was given Duo...

bt221

•2 years ago

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AUS @ Stanford Med Center

I am on my 2nd One in 3yrs. Dr Comiter @Stanford Palo Alto Ca. Liberated me. He is a world expert. Most failures are caused by lack of experience. Extremely...

I am on my 2nd One in 3yrs. Dr Comiter @Stanford Palo Alto Ca. Liberated me. He ...

Goldberg

•2 years ago

1 Reply

questions on bloodwork

hows this look: ty in advance bw. t-16 free psa .188 shga 65........

Boywonder56

•2 years ago

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IV with 5-Fluorouracil in mCRPC patients

Just read this:...

dockam

•2 years ago

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Update (Almost 8 years on)

I seem to only post yearly on the diagnosis anniversary but read daily and always hope that we can give others hope My husband was diagnosed early October...

I seem to only post yearly on the diagnosis anniversary but read daily and alway...

LB100

•2 years ago

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Diagnosed with osteoporosis after 9 years on warfarin

I was originally diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, but probably had it for 5 or more years before that. After an aortic valve replacement in 2013 with...

I was originally diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, but probably had it for...

NewPotatoCaboose

•2 years ago

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"A Novel Prognostic Model Predicting Overall Survival in Patients With mCRPC Receiving Standard Chemotherapy"

This just popped up in my morning reading: Practice Update Prostate Cancer feed. I'll leave it to the wiser HU minds to determine if the findings are based on...

This just popped up in my morning reading: Practice Update Prostate Cancer feed....

spouse21

•2 years ago

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Virtual Interview for Gay Men with Prostate Cancer

The American Urological Association is presenting a live webinar on gay men and prostate cancer. I will be the moderator. The producers are looking for 2-3 gay...

The American Urological Association is presenting a live webinar on gay men and ...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for August 2022

Can you Eliminate Bone Mets with Radiation?

Prostatectomy, radiation, chemo, Eligard. What's next?

How important is genetic testing

Treatment plan update - keep searching for the brass ring

I'm So Thankful for all of your thoughts

Batman BAT study updated

Unexpected Link Between Most Common Cancer Drivers p53 & PI3K-Akt

Another Trip to LA

vitamin D3 or Vitamin D

PSA Rising after 5 years

Flomax and PC

Thinking of all the help for cancer

Optimizing Bone Health in Prostate Cancer

"How being sick changed my health care views"

Xtandi vs. Abiraterone vs. Nubeqa

Anyone Else Here with Ductal Type Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer Stage 4 Gleason 8

Sequence of treatments

knee replacement surgery

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

The 2 year plan

Meaning of SHBG

Meaning of SBBG

Hormone Therapies

AUS @ Stanford Med Center

questions on bloodwork

IV with 5-Fluorouracil in mCRPC patients

Update (Almost 8 years on)

Diagnosed with osteoporosis after 9 years on warfarin

"A Novel Prognostic Model Predicting Overall Survival in Patients With mCRPC Receiving Standard Chemotherapy"

Virtual Interview for Gay Men with Prostate Cancer

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Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for August 2022

Can you Eliminate Bone Mets with Radiation?

Prostatectomy, radiation, chemo, Eligard. What's next?

How important is genetic testing

﻿Treatment plan update - keep searching for the brass ring

I'm So Thankful for all of your thoughts

Batman BAT study updated

Unexpected Link Between Most Common Cancer Drivers p53 & PI3K-Akt

Another Trip to LA

vitamin D3 or Vitamin D

PSA Rising after 5 years

Flomax and PC

Thinking of all the help for cancer

Optimizing Bone Health in Prostate Cancer

"How being sick changed my health care views"

Xtandi vs. Abiraterone vs. Nubeqa

Anyone Else Here with Ductal Type Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer Stage 4 Gleason 8

Sequence of treatments

﻿knee replacement surgery

Inverse Relationship Found Between Cancer Diagnosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

The 2 year plan

Meaning of SHBG

Meaning of SBBG

﻿Hormone Therapies

AUS @ Stanford Med Center

﻿questions on bloodwork

IV with 5-Fluorouracil in mCRPC patients

Update (Almost 8 years on)

Diagnosed with osteoporosis after 9 years on warfarin

"A Novel Prognostic Model Predicting Overall Survival in Patients With mCRPC Receiving Standard Chemotherapy"

Virtual Interview for Gay Men with Prostate Cancer

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Aware of our online community's impact, resources & support—please consider helping sustain & expand our group. https://malecare.org/donate

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Treatment plan update - keep searching for the brass ring

knee replacement surgery

Hormone Therapies

questions on bloodwork