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Worry: Running Bounces Degarelix Stomach Depot

I'm on Degarelix/Firmagon for a year as part of triplet therapy for my mHSPC. I want to stay on this monthly injection because I prefer the "agonist" vs the...

I'm on Degarelix/Firmagon for a year as part of triplet therapy for my mHSPC. I ...

JohnInTheMiddle

•11 months ago

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Where to go after Lutetium 177?

Spouse has had a wonderful run on Lu177. Is now about to get his final infusion this week. PSA was dropping fast (down to 185) up until the supply issues...

Spouse has had a wonderful run on Lu177. Is now about to get his final infusio...

Biobro

•11 months ago

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Biotin

Hello: I understand, have read, you should stop taking any supplemental Biotin anywhere from 2-4 days before a PSA test as it may skew/change the results; my...

Hello: I understand, have read, you should stop taking any supplemental Biotin ...

900312611

•11 months ago

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psa increase/ stable scans

My dad had pSMA scan three months ago and Ct this week things are stable but psa continues to go up not significantly but still Increase- does still Have...

My dad had pSMA scan three months ago and Ct this week things are stable but psa...

Chris52981

•11 months ago

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Running out of road....

... I've got a consultation with my oncologist tomorrow. I've huge respect for him - he's been with me throughout this 'journey' from initial diagnosis 14 yrs...

... I've got a consultation with my oncologist tomorrow. I've huge respect for h...

CrocodileShoes

•11 months ago

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Hello Good People

Today I did a cystoscopy for my bladder and the Dr. wanted to see why it comes sometimes a Blod after Unirating. Before I bled a little after urinating on...

Today I did a cystoscopy for my bladder and the Dr. wanted to see why it comes ...

NOCanceros

•11 months ago

1 Reply

triplet therapy

Hi, I am looking for success stories from people with bone mets on triplet therapy. My husband is on lupron and nubeqa and will hopefully start chemo soon....

Hi, I am looking for success stories from people with bone mets on triplet thera...

Jojoteacher

•11 months ago

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pain management

having lots of pain. Dr prescribed oxycodone. But i react poorly to this drug. After one low dose I have full body shakes, then high fever for about 12 hours....

having lots of pain. Dr prescribed oxycodone. But i react poorly to this drug. A...

Fightinghard

•11 months ago

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Prolia: Prerequisites

I am currently on HT (Organovyx) but will be starting an HT vacation. Dr. Lam suggests I consult my local Michigan PCP regarding starting Prolia as my last...

I am currently on HT (Organovyx) but will be starting an HT vacation. Dr. Lam su...

compiler

•11 months ago

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Zometa with or without Radium 223?

Hi I have done 1 year with Zometa alongside Docetaxel and more recently Radium 223. I'm halfway through the Radium 223 course but have been advised that...

Hi I have done 1 year with Zometa alongside Docetaxel and more recently Radium ...

Finlay66

•11 months ago

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Last msg to the group

Hi All,A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. With great sadness, I announce the loss of my beloved father on last 02/06. He...

Hi All,A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. With ...

Ankitsharma021290

•11 months ago

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Latest PSA - drop baby drop💙

https://youtu.be/yKd-xMb_Kow A continued decline post IMRTs, 28th done two months ago. Yea, yea, I know that I'm not supposed to check it this soon. But,...

https://youtu.be/yKd-xMb_Kow A continued decline post IMRTs, 28th done two mon...

dockam

•11 months ago

48 Replies

Starting Keytruda this week

Starting Keytuda on Tuesday, just shy of a year after 1st round of chemo. My profile has the details. I have MSI-high, high TMB, MMR mutations; only thing is...

Starting Keytuda on Tuesday, just shy of a year after 1st round of chemo. My pro...

rsgdmd

•11 months ago

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Salvage radiation fears

Right before he got wheeled back for surgery, my husband’s dr came in. I assume it was for a pep talk, but it did the opposite. He essentially said “this is a...

Right before he got wheeled back for surgery, my husband’s dr came in. I assume ...

Sleepymonkey

•11 months ago

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Coming off Naproxen safely?

Hi After 3 doses of Radium 223, my pain and general core strength seems to be improving after a rocky start. I'm also taking low dose Dexamethasone. I'd...

Hi After 3 doses of Radium 223, my pain and general core strength seems to be...

Finlay66

•11 months ago

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Hurdle

Finished 6 pluvicto in May. PSA started at 15 ended at 35. Bone scans at end say many Mets to bone. I particularly felt very winded towards end of pluvicto...

Finished 6 pluvicto in May. PSA started at 15 ended at 35. Bone scans at end say...

RunThru

•11 months ago

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Severe cramps and ADT

I have led a very active life running long distance races and long bike rides. So I’m used to getting some moderate leg cramps after a long workout. I’ve been...

I have led a very active life running long distance races and long bike rides. ...

Gym-rat

•11 months ago

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Kids and cancer

I have two boys in their 50s. Since my diagnosis I have been very upfront with them about my treatment. One calls every couple of days to check in and see how...

I have two boys in their 50s. Since my diagnosis I have been very upfront with t...

Mgtd

•11 months ago

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Options for Recurrent PCa w/ RT Initial Therapy

Looking for options with intent to cure if recurrence is limited to prostate only, pending PET-PSMA. Have read about these options:...

Looking for options with intent to cure if recurrence is limited to prostate onl...

Researcher50

•11 months ago

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Broken shattered femur

My husband's femur broke and shattered on Friday afternoon. Rushed to hospital only to be told no surgeon available. They called 5 other hospitals and all...

My husband's femur broke and shattered on Friday afternoon. Rushed to hospital ...

Docker53

•11 months ago

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Radiation after triple therapy?

Finished triple therapy (6 cycles 85% docetaxel + 250mg Abiraterone with yogurt + 10mg Prednisone w/yogurt + Lupron (3 month) + XGeve monthly. After 3rd...

Finished triple therapy (6 cycles 85% docetaxel + 250mg Abiraterone with yogurt ...

TMcgee

•11 months ago

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2,000 PSA...suggestions other than chemo?

BACKGROUND: Have metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. All cancer resides in bones. still have prostate, diagnosed seven years ago PSA...

BACKGROUND: Have metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. All cancer r...

fsiefert

•11 months ago

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Survival outcomes and prognostic factors for first-line abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide in patients with metastatic CRPC

Patients with mCRPC who received first-line ARATs had better survival if they had a PSA nadir≦2 ng/mL or a TTN≧7 months. Further study is needed to determine...

Patients with mCRPC who received first-line ARATs had better survival if they ha...

Seasid

•11 months ago

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anal leakage and constipation

my husband has aggressive metastatic prostate cancer Gleason 8 with mets to lymph nodes, bladder, and pelvic bones and hips. He is scheduled to start triplet...

my husband has aggressive metastatic prostate cancer Gleason 8 with mets to lymp...

Jojoteacher

•11 months ago

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Should I have RT, given the possible permanent SEs

I had an RP in 2015, and was clear until diagnosed in Dec 2022 with metastatic Pc, PSA .61. Started Bicalutamide and have had 2 Zoladex injections . PSA is...

I had an RP in 2015, and was clear until diagnosed in Dec 2022 with metastatic P...

Dazzaboy

•11 months ago

38 Replies

Another Cialis Question

I think this is in my profile, but: Gleason 8 (4+4), RP done 5/2022 showed ECE and a positive lymph node. PSA rising by 6 weeks post-op. ADT started 8/2022 and...

I think this is in my profile, but: Gleason 8 (4+4), RP done 5/2022 showed ECE a...

Tigger2022

•11 months ago

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Gleason 7, diagnosed last november

Hi All, My father got diagnosed with prostate cancer in November, PSA 245, Gleason 4+3. He was taking triplet therapy, 6 rounds of doxitacel, enzulamite...

Hi All, My father got diagnosed with prostate cancer in November, PSA 245, Glea...

Priyamvada91

•11 months ago

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Elevated Body Mass Index Is Associated with Improved Overall Survival

never seen a study to suggest that high BMI is useful....

Ahk1

•11 months ago

53 Replies

Short Video about MRIs

https://youtu.be/2w5uq90Y5EY

Darryl

Partner•11 months ago

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NEEDS

Thank you Carlos! It is one piece of many that I wrote while deep in the throes of the post-RP maelstrom, sent to the CANCER-L listserve. One pass, no...

Thank you Carlos! It is one piece of many that I wrote while deep in the throes ...

Cancer2x

•11 months ago

13 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for June 2023

Worry: Running Bounces Degarelix Stomach Depot

Where to go after Lutetium 177?

Biotin

psa increase/ stable scans

Running out of road....

Hello Good People

triplet therapy

pain management

Prolia: Prerequisites

Zometa with or without Radium 223?

Last msg to the group

Latest PSA - drop baby drop💙

Starting Keytruda this week

Salvage radiation fears

Coming off Naproxen safely?

Hurdle

Severe cramps and ADT

Kids and cancer

Options for Recurrent PCa w/ RT Initial Therapy

Broken shattered femur

Radiation after triple therapy?

2,000 PSA...suggestions other than chemo?

Survival outcomes and prognostic factors for first-line abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide in patients with metastatic CRPC

anal leakage and constipation

Should I have RT, given the possible permanent SEs

Another Cialis Question

Gleason 7, diagnosed last november

Elevated Body Mass Index Is Associated with Improved Overall Survival

Short Video about MRIs

NEEDS

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