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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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I just changed my username name from the impersonal "JHMX" to "JohnInTheMiddle". Among other things I liked the TV show Malcolm in the Middle. And when I...

I just changed my username name from the impersonal "JHMX" to "JohnInTheMiddle"....

JohnInTheMiddle

•9 months ago

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Radiation affecting white blood counts?

Good afternoon, Hope all is well. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced low WBC count due to prostate cancer radiation alone? Just researching many...

Good afternoon, Hope all is well. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced low ...

Logan171717

•9 months ago

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ADT duration data measures

odd query but when reading studies and research on ADT duration they refer to months or years - I am curious as the implants are often prescribed monthly or 3...

odd query but when reading studies and research on ADT duration they refer to mo...

SimMartin

•9 months ago

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Zytiga ,xtandi or erleada

Kaiser MO plan says will add Zytiga ,xtandi or erleada Been on lupron 2 months, MO now adding zytiga. 2nd opinion from UCSF concurs. Any opinions why they...

Kaiser MO plan says will add Zytiga ,xtandi or erleada Been on lupron 2 months...

pj1121

•9 months ago

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Epstein lab question

Does anyone know if the Epstein Lab at Johns Hopkins has expertise in gynecological cancers comparable to it expertise in prostate cancer?

Does anyone know if the Epstein Lab at Johns Hopkins has expertise in gynecologi...

Papa1

•9 months ago

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New lesion on femur

I recently had a bone scan where a metastatic lesion was identified on my right femur. Anyone have any recommendations on what, if anything, I should try to...

I recently had a bone scan where a metastatic lesion was identified on my right ...

kklott01

•9 months ago

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Alone in Canada

how long can you stay on Dugarelix ?

Raminagrobis

•9 months ago

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60 years

Celebrated 60 years on earth and 7 1/2 years with my cancer. Some of my girls had a 70's theme party for me. They make life worth fighting for

Celebrated 60 years on earth and 7 1/2 years with my cancer. Some of my girls ha...

mrscruffy

•9 months ago

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Apology Re: Bring PSA from 6.7 to 3.1 in 4 weeks by pure water fast (3wks) and vegan diet (1 wk).

Dear colleagues, I wish to apologise for using the "cure" in the title of the post I made here about a week ago. For reference the title of the post has now...

Dear colleagues, I wish to apologise for using the "cure" in the title of the ...

DADICIDAD

•9 months ago

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RCGG (Greek Test) for Circulating Tumor Cells.

Has Anyone Had this Test done?? It is quite different from Foundation One Test. Much more comprehensive from what I understand. Not covered by Insurance....

Has Anyone Had this Test done?? It is quite different from Foundation One Test. ...

JolleySprings

•9 months ago

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Pluvicto and Hemaglobin

After 5 sessions of Pluvicto, my hemoglobin levels are getting worse, as well as my Platelet count. I had a blood transfusion about 5 weeks ago when the...

After 5 sessions of Pluvicto, my hemoglobin levels are getting worse, as well as...

bglendi53

•9 months ago

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pluvicto?

any feed back about the befits of Pluvicto? Is it a miracle drug? Andy Taylor from Duran Duran cured after being palliative care? Many people sending me...

any feed back about the befits of Pluvicto? Is it a miracle drug? Andy Taylor ...

Nowhereman9

•9 months ago

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Update on carbolatin-etoposide

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying what’s left of the summer sunshine. Just a brief update. My husband whose advanced prostate cancer has now become...

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying what’s left of the summer sunshine. J...

Believeit

•9 months ago

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2 Years undetected

I have been on Zytiga 50gm daily taken an hour before breakfast + 5 gm prednisone with meal 3 monthy H T injection of Protrap for past 2 years with...

I have been on Zytiga 50gm daily taken an hour before breakfast + 5 gm predniso...

Chrisbaird

•9 months ago

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Degarelix bad reaction

I just had my 5th Degarelix injection. The prior four injections prompted no reaction beyond pain and soreness at the site. The reaction to the 5th shot caused...

I just had my 5th Degarelix injection. The prior four injections prompted no rea...

NewGame

•9 months ago

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PCa Awareness month - In Memoriam tile

Hey gang, I was in Ventura today for a lil getaway (that'll be another post😁) and I walked by the Memorial that has painted stones honoring loved ones who...

Hey gang, I was in Ventura today for a lil getaway (that'll be another post😁) a...

dockam

•9 months ago

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PSMA Scan post Ra223 treatments

No huge win from his recent treatment is discernable. The doctor (RO) says there's no way of knowing if it won him any extra time. However, we can only assume...

No huge win from his recent treatment is discernable. The doctor (RO) says ther...

Tinuriel

•9 months ago

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enzalutamide dosing

I have ealrly stage 4 prostate cancer, have been on lupron for just over 4 months, and enzalutamide Xtandi for just under 4 months. Not enjoying the side...

I have ealrly stage 4 prostate cancer, have been on lupron for just over 4 month...

3step

•9 months ago

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timing between Lupron injections

After 17 months on firmagon injections, I switched to the 84 day lupron injection on June 15. How far can the 84 days be safely extended? I am currently...

After 17 months on firmagon injections, I switched to the 84 day lupron injectio...

Gatodd

•9 months ago

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T flare with Lupron jab

Does every Lupron injection leads to a temporary testosterone flare or just the first one?I'm on 3 monthly Lupron jab. I got my first erection in weeks (with...

Does every Lupron injection leads to a temporary testosterone flare or just the ...

John347

•9 months ago

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63 Years of Blessings with my father - may he RIP + his obituary and my Eulogy

I wish every one of you reading this, caring for a loved one, or suffering from Cancer... ...as many blessings as I had with my father who was diagnosed 17...

I wish every one of you reading this, caring for a loved one, or suffering from ...

dadsdrdawn

•9 months ago

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Looking for suggestions

In the last two months, the cancer had spread to his liver and transformed to neuroendocrine. We have done two rounds of cisplatin + etoposide. But my father...

In the last two months, the cancer had spread to his liver and transformed to ne...

Priyamvada91

•9 months ago

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jaw discomfort update

thank you everyone who responded to my post a few days back. Went to specialists yesterday afternoon. After a complete examination and x-rays, he assured me...

thank you everyone who responded to my post a few days back. Went to specialis...

Dannyboy48

•9 months ago

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Just been told I have two years to live.

Just been told I have two years to live. Male, age 73, Eligard injections, Abiraterone and Predisnone for four and a half years, some radiotherapy. PSA levels...

Just been told I have two years to live. Male, age 73, Eligard injections, Abira...

ChristopherM123

•9 months ago

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Ten Months After All Treatments Ended

My Oncologist stopped my Eligard injections in October of 2022. My August 2023 bloodwork shows that my testosterone has risen from 2.0 to 10.0 in that time. My...

My Oncologist stopped my Eligard injections in October of 2022. My August 2023 b...

TottenhamMan

•9 months ago

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nubequa

Question for anyone taking Nubequa. How long did it take to get PSA nondectable… or did it ever reach that low point? My husband began with it & Lupron in...

Question for anyone taking Nubequa. How long did it take to get PSA nondectable...

JolleySprings

•9 months ago

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Sacral insufficiency fractures

Yikes. So now my MRI for sciatica reveals "sacral insufficiency fractures." Courtesy of Dr. Google, I understand what they are, and that they are typically...

Yikes. So now my MRI for sciatica reveals "sacral insufficiency fractures." Co...

Atdabeach

•9 months ago

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lucrin injections v firmagon

Hi Anyone experienced having Lucrin injections .I have been self injected firmagon since march 2022 going from originally PSA of 389 now hovering around...

Hi Anyone experienced having Lucrin injections .I have been self injected fi...

Brianne07

•9 months ago

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Extreme sweats will they diminish; Zitiga is it worth it

I am 74 years of age and was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason 5+4 2011. I did not want and have had no surgery, no radiation and no treatment...

I am 74 years of age and was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason 5+...

Falcon10

•9 months ago

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HealthUnlocked Great! However...

I love MaleCare and HealthUnlocked! I found after searching. Visit every day now. Fantastic moderation and fantastic contributions. However I find that the...

I love MaleCare and HealthUnlocked! I found after searching. Visit every day now...

JohnInTheMiddle

•9 months ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for August 2023

UserName Change Search Link

Radiation affecting white blood counts?

ADT duration data measures

Zytiga ,xtandi or erleada

Epstein lab question

New lesion on femur

Alone in Canada

60 years

Apology Re: Bring PSA from 6.7 to 3.1 in 4 weeks by pure water fast (3wks) and vegan diet (1 wk).

RCGG (Greek Test) for Circulating Tumor Cells.

Pluvicto and Hemaglobin

pluvicto?

Update on carbolatin-etoposide

2 Years undetected

Degarelix bad reaction

PCa Awareness month - In Memoriam tile

PSMA Scan post Ra223 treatments

enzalutamide dosing

timing between Lupron injections

T flare with Lupron jab

63 Years of Blessings with my father - may he RIP + his obituary and my Eulogy

Looking for suggestions

jaw discomfort update

Just been told I have two years to live.

Ten Months After All Treatments Ended

nubequa

Sacral insufficiency fractures

lucrin injections v firmagon

Extreme sweats will they diminish; Zitiga is it worth it

HealthUnlocked Great! However...

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