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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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2023….

As we leave 2022 behind and rapidly approach 2023, are there any new studies or trials on the horizon that may actually help us who already have stage 4?

As we leave 2022 behind and rapidly approach 2023, are there any new studies or ...

JamesHughs

•2 years ago

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"The human voice helps us understand our agony."

Malecare raises awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and treatment. Indeed, we are the only patient advocacy nonprofit that has patented several...

Malecare raises awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and treatment. ...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

Invitro study. "Carob bean extract suppressed the proliferation of prostate cancer cells in a time and dose-dependent manner".

Anticancer Effect of Carob Bean Extract on Human Prostate Cancer Cell Lines: Apoptosis Induction and Bax/Bcl-2 Ratio ImprovementFatemeh Khazaei, Maryam...

Anticancer Effect of Carob Bean Extract on Human Prostate Cancer Cell Lines: Apo...

Graham49

•2 years ago

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PSA still rising after 9 cycles of Docetaxel

My PSA has now risen to 96 after settling to 62 from 88. They tell me not to worry about the numbers too much but it seems that Docetaxel is not working. That...

My PSA has now risen to 96 after settling to 62 from 88. They tell me not to wo...

Finlay66

•2 years ago

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PSA Testing Scandal - Lost Years of Life - Also Recent Update

The refusal of GP's (General Practitioners) to test for PSA in the context of prostate cancer risk will eventually be revealed to be a scandal. As we...

The refusal of GP's (General Practitioners) to test for PSA in the context of pr...

JohnInTheMiddle

•2 years ago

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Brittle Bones

62 y/o aPC with Mets. I’ve been on the Lupron, Abiraterone, and Prednisone treatment for about 7 months. I just broke a rib leaning on a chair. Do these drugs...

62 y/o aPC with Mets. I’ve been on the Lupron, Abiraterone, and Prednisone treat...

OFPF16

•2 years ago

26 Replies

End of life care

Are the meds good enough to reduce significantly the pain?

p1411887

•2 years ago

45 Replies

AMG 509 and CC-94676 Clinical Trials

Has anyone participated in the AMG 509 (immunotherapy) clinical trial or the CC-94676 (oral hormonal therapy) clinical trial? What side effects have you...

Has anyone participated in the AMG 509 (immunotherapy) clinical trial or the CC-...

Coop68

•2 years ago

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In less than 10 days I will start Jevtana. I'm curious about other people's experience with it.

The side effects of the previous treatment crippled me

p1411887

•2 years ago

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New Research

Has anyone heard of this new research? Uses interleukin-2 (IL-2) to destroy cancer cells in 6 days....

Has anyone heard of this new research? Uses interleukin-2 (IL-2) to destroy can...

tayninhtom

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Is it worth taking magnesium supplements?

On Christmas Day our family gathered at our place and after dinner, as usual, the conversation turned to medical topics. My aunt told us that her neighbor told...

On Christmas Day our family gathered at our place and after dinner, as usual, th...

donits

•2 years ago

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Hawaii Day 3 "Damn the QoL,full speed ahead"

Drove to Kapiolani Park, its right next to Waikiki. I did two laps for 4 miles Yea, me and my Streaks, but also need miles for Yosemite 44 miler Cooled off...

Drove to Kapiolani Park, its right next to Waikiki. I did two laps for 4 miles Y...

dockam

•2 years ago

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Should I worry about testosterone increase?

My father has been on Lupron for about a year. My father, who had oligometastatic prostate cancer, underwent robotic surgery in September. Before surgery,...

My father has been on Lupron for about a year. My father, who had oligometastati...

Alicee92

•2 years ago

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Substitute Eplerenone for Prednisone with Zytiga?

I am taking Eligard + Zytiga + Prednisone (5mg). I would like to stop the prednisone and substitute eplerenone (Inspra), if that is viable. I found this...

I am taking Eligard + Zytiga + Prednisone (5mg). I would like to stop the pred...

garyjp9

•2 years ago

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BIOCHEMICAL RECURRENCE -NOW WHAT?

I was Gleason 5+4 with PSA of 253 in May 2019. PSMA Pet CT showed tumour in the prostrate, seminal vesicles and MRI showed one ECE. Started ADT in Jun 19 and...

I was Gleason 5+4 with PSA of 253 in May 2019. PSMA Pet CT showed tumour in the ...

binati

•2 years ago

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Link for non advanced prostate cancer

I have a friend who has. Gleason 6 PC, non metastatic, and getting radiation. No ADT or surgery. All the bio I have. I have learned so much from this forum I...

I have a friend who has. Gleason 6 PC, non metastatic, and getting radiation. N...

runtrails

•2 years ago

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Radiation a second time? Recurrent PC

I recently had a PSMA scan done that showed my recurrence is in the prostate and three Iliac nodes ( none enlarged). I had IMRT done 17 years ago, my...

I recently had a PSMA scan done that showed my recurrence is in the prostate and...

wat380bjw

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Welcome to our party.

Consider this post an invitation to be a guest at a party where you bring food or a bottle of wine to contribute to the festivities. In this case, the party is...

Consider this post an invitation to be a guest at a party where you bring food o...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Travel to Turkey for treatment

My husband is traveling to Turkey for treatment with Ac225 at Anadolu Medical Center. Several members here have traveled there either for Lu-177 or Ac225....

My husband is traveling to Turkey for treatment with Ac225 at Anadolu Medical Ce...

leebeth

•2 years ago

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Hawaii Day 2. Danger Will Robinson! QoL dead ahead 🤣

Started the day with a 5k under a Verdant canopy of interlocked brancheshttps://youtu.be/lnU5UG-iYSQ Then up to the Pali Lookout where a huge battle occurred...

Started the day with a 5k under a Verdant canopy of interlocked brancheshttps://...

dockam

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Pluvicto advisable for low volume disease? A recent PSA scan showed one tumor in my spine and one and a rib but also castrate resistant

I’ve been on Orgovyx for the last 15 months and three months ago my PSA started to rise and is now at .44. I’ve been hearing rumors about clinical trials for...

I’ve been on Orgovyx for the last 15 months and three months ago my PSA starte...

SViking

•2 years ago

48 Replies

Magnesium?

Is magnesium good for attacking cancer?

Dlanghorne

•2 years ago

35 Replies

225Ac-PSMA-617/177Lu-PSMA-617 tandem therapy of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

I read about Rusland experience with tandem theraphy. Does anyone know if this type of tandem theraphy is available somewhere in Europe?...

I read about Rusland experience with tandem theraphy. Does anyone know if this...

MyDad76

•2 years ago

20 Replies

How long will "4 month" lupron injection "last"

I received a 4 month lupron injection on 8/15/22 with salvage radiation to prostate bed and pelvic lymph nodes. (see profile for more details) My question is...

I received a 4 month lupron injection on 8/15/22 with salvage radiation to prost...

FlyJ

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Radiation to spinal metastases: why/why not? when? and dose?

Spinal metastases are tricky. They can cause pain and spinal compression. But radiation of them isn't without risk either. There are no clear answers. Here's...

Spinal metastases are tricky. They can cause pain and spinal compression. But ra...

Tall_Allen

•2 years ago

35 Replies

What’s on the horizon for treating bone metastases?

https://www.mdlinx.com/article/what-s-on-the-horizon-for-treating-bone-metastases/1BKSyC8oczk0rq46xrEIPH

https://www.mdlinx.com/article/what-s-on-the-horizon-for-treating-bone-metastase...

rsgdmd

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Day 1 in Hawaii. Major QoL alert

Up at 4am for 7am flight Packed plane, occasional turbulence. Met a nice young Chinese girl, Joy, she's traveling and hiking. She may hike Diamond head with...

Up at 4am for 7am flight Packed plane, occasional turbulence. Met a nice young C...

dockam

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Can I ask what to expect during the initial hormone therapy + five to eight weeks of radiation?

Hi All, My father has just completed two weeks of radiation and I thought he was handling it very well but today seemed to be a really bad day. It has me a...

Hi All, My father has just completed two weeks of radiation and I thought he wa...

FormulaRob

•2 years ago

26 Replies

After 2 rounds of Docetaxel, PSA is skyrocketing.

After I failed with Zytiga, my MO moved me to Docetaxel for 6 sessions starting on November 7th. My Psa going in was 227, after getting the blood work before...

After I failed with Zytiga, my MO moved me to Docetaxel for 6 sessions starting ...

bglendi53

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Let's cheer up; a bit

Dear brothers and a few sisters on this platform I greet you. Also, happy holidays to each and every one of you. If you are like me, then you have enjoyed the...

Dear brothers and a few sisters on this platform I greet you. Also, happy holida...

Kanka99

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for December 2022

2023….

"The human voice helps us understand our agony."

Invitro study. "Carob bean extract suppressed the proliferation of prostate cancer cells in a time and dose-dependent manner".

PSA still rising after 9 cycles of Docetaxel

PSA Testing Scandal - Lost Years of Life - Also Recent Update

Brittle Bones

End of life care

AMG 509 and CC-94676 Clinical Trials

In less than 10 days I will start Jevtana. I'm curious about other people's experience with it.

New Research

Is it worth taking magnesium supplements?

Hawaii Day 3 "Damn the QoL,full speed ahead"

Should I worry about testosterone increase?

Substitute Eplerenone for Prednisone with Zytiga?

BIOCHEMICAL RECURRENCE -NOW WHAT?

Link for non advanced prostate cancer

Radiation a second time? Recurrent PC

Welcome to our party.

Travel to Turkey for treatment

Hawaii Day 2. Danger Will Robinson! QoL dead ahead 🤣

Pluvicto advisable for low volume disease? A recent PSA scan showed one tumor in my spine and one and a rib but also castrate resistant

Magnesium?

225Ac-PSMA-617/177Lu-PSMA-617 tandem therapy of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

How long will "4 month" lupron injection "last"

Radiation to spinal metastases: why/why not? when? and dose?

What’s on the horizon for treating bone metastases?

Day 1 in Hawaii. Major QoL alert

Can I ask what to expect during the initial hormone therapy + five to eight weeks of radiation?

After 2 rounds of Docetaxel, PSA is skyrocketing.

Let's cheer up; a bit

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