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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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What's next?

As I've written before, my husband stopped all treatment and is receiving palliative care. Just got the results of his 3-mo. PSA and it's jumped from 40 to 91....

As I've written before, my husband stopped all treatment and is receiving pallia...

Shamrock46

•4 months ago

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Xtandi Pricing

This is an interesting article that talks about the excessive pricing of Xtandi to the US....

This is an interesting article that talks about the excessive pricing of Xtandi ...

Cyclingrealtor

•4 months ago

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What does this mean?

In preparation for my six month follow up to radiation and two months since the end of 6 months of Lupron on Thursday I got my blood work results via the...

In preparation for my six month follow up to radiation and two months since the ...

Mgtd

•4 months ago

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Are Lymph nodes a filter?

Do lymph nodes simply act as a temporary filter to prevent cancer from spreading too far? I was curious about this because I have 4th stage prostate cancer,...

Do lymph nodes simply act as a temporary filter to prevent cancer from spreadin...

Aldo62

•4 months ago

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I know I sound like a quack…

but I guess desperate times call for desperate measures… anyone tried soursop leaf tea or apricot seeds in their efforts to stop this beast of cancer? Spare me...

but I guess desperate times call for desperate measures… anyone tried soursop le...

antisocialsocialwrkr

•4 months ago

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XTX-301: immunotherapy for cold tumors

It's being developed also for prostate cancer even if the article does not mention it:...

It's being developed also for prostate cancer even if the article does not menti...

Maxone73

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Becoming mCRPC despite falling PSA

Hey guys, I got a question regarding my dad. He was diagnosed in summer 2022 with stage 4, Gleason 4+4, PSA of 122 and many osteoblastic bone metastases...

Hey guys, I got a question regarding my dad. He was diagnosed in summer 2022...

kennycool

•4 months ago

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enzalutamide and amlodipine

"enzalutamide will decrease the effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal CYP3A4 metabolism "....i was prescribed amlodipine and noticed it was not...

"enzalutamide will decrease the effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intest...

myamic

•4 months ago

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psa increasing scans stable

Does anyone else have PSA increasing but scans are stable- if so when do you think it's time To switch meds if your scans are every three months and stable and...

Does anyone else have PSA increasing but scans are stable- if so when do you thi...

Chris52981

•4 months ago

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Sciatica

I went off ADT 9 months ago after 6 months of Elegard depot treatment following prostate radiation. I know that many of the side effects of ADT can persist...

I went off ADT 9 months ago after 6 months of Elegard depot treatment following ...

sciaticaman

•4 months ago

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Any treatment after Lu-177 (Pluvicto)?

I have metastatic prostate cancer and have taken two Pluvicto infusions, but my PSA has gone UP from 2,000 to 3,000. I understand this is the end of the...

I have metastatic prostate cancer and have taken two Pluvicto infusions, but my ...

fsiefert

•4 months ago

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Re: Weight lifting for ADT fat gain and weight gain

A huge thank you 🙏🏻 to everybody who posted comments for my son about lifting weights for weight gain/fat accumulation while on ADT . I sent them on and he...

A huge thank you 🙏🏻 to everybody who posted comments for my son about lifting...

Cactus297

•4 months ago

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BAT and Xtandi

I'm not quite understanding the timing of dosing of Xtandi during BAT. Dr Denmeade wrote this article ( and i think it's great) but I'm not getting when you...

I'm not quite understanding the timing of dosing of Xtandi during BAT. Dr Denmea...

gsun

•4 months ago

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Return of Armpit Odor - Yikes!!!

For almost two years, I (and others! 😃) have noticed the absence of male armpit odor. Attributable to full ADT (for metastatic PCa) and suppression of...

For almost two years, I (and others! 😃) have noticed the absence of male armpit...

JohnInTheMiddle

•4 months ago

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Stopping Lupron

Today I’ve had my next medical check. PSA still undetectable after RT IMRT/VMAT to prostate bed and pelvic floor accompanied by 24 months of Lupron. This was...

Today I’ve had my next medical check. PSA still undetectable after RT IMRT/VMAT ...

Nusch

•4 months ago

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Age and timing for Triplet therapy?

I am age 81, active and neither fit nor frail, radiated in 2021 without hormone therapy. Radiated again in 2023 for a pelvic node. In December the PSA rose to...

I am age 81, active and neither fit nor frail, radiated in 2021 without hormone ...

vintage42

•4 months ago

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Essiac Tea

I know this site has many foodies and supplements fans and I see Essiac Tea pop up from time to time. Just wondering if there’s any fans of Essiac Tea? I see...

I know this site has many foodies and supplements fans and I see Essiac Tea pop ...

anonymoose2

•4 months ago

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perineural Invasion

My prostate biopsy has discovered perineural invasion (cancer along nerves) in 4 out of 6 sites with Gleason Score 9 in half of my prostate. This is associated...

My prostate biopsy has discovered perineural invasion (cancer along nerves) in 4...

Worked_the_World

•4 months ago

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Medical Oncologist in Chicago

I have a friend with PCa who has failed surgery and salvage radiation. Looking for the best MO in the Chicago area. Any suggestions?

I have a friend with PCa who has failed surgery and salvage radiation. Looking f...

Velohomme

•4 months ago

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Enza + lutetium?

interesting video, could be used also for HS patients?...

Maxone73

•4 months ago

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PSA Rising

Had surgery in November 2021. Gleason 4+3...Post surgery PSA was 0.01. Positive margin (1 millimetre). PSA has risen from 0.1 to 0.06 in 24 months. Doctor...

Had surgery in November 2021. Gleason 4+3...Post surgery PSA was 0.01. Positive ...

Whatnext2019

•4 months ago

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Mr Geoff Lloyd

Diagnosed in 2010 with advanced PC. Prostatectomy in 2011 followed by the "all clear". PSA refused to disappear and so RT followed. PSA still present and PC...

Diagnosed in 2010 with advanced PC. Prostatectomy in 2011 followed by the "all c...

Churchman123

•4 months ago

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The devil's dilemma

Between a rock and a hard place I am not sure if this topic has been discussed here before but it’s extremely frustrating to me since I don’t understand...

Between a rock and a hard place I am not sure if this topic has been discusse...

Ahk1

•4 months ago

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PSA Risen in Last 6 months

Have been on here a week ago, explaining that my husband (who was diagnosed 10years ago) has now been diagnosed with Gastroporesis, so not eating much due to...

Have been on here a week ago, explaining that my husband (who was diagnosed 10ye...

Grasscutters

•4 months ago

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Friend in need of help

A very close friend (82 years old) was admitted to the hospital on New Years eve with severe back and Chess pain. After tests, scans, MRI and blood tests he...

A very close friend (82 years old) was admitted to the hospital on New Years ev...

old64horn

•4 months ago

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Possible Aspirin Help in Reducing Cancer Mortality

I came across this article and am asking my MO for his opinion. I would be interested if anyone else has seen this or asked their MO about aspirin's possible...

I came across this article and am asking my MO for his opinion. I would be inter...

Imp4t

•4 months ago

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Divergent second opinion

My husband was recently diagnosed with PCa with 6-7 mets to the bones as seen on the PSMA Pet scan (see profile for details), The first MO we met at an NCCN...

My husband was recently diagnosed with PCa with 6-7 mets to the bones as seen on...

Cali3

•4 months ago

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PC no longer castrate resistant

Hello all, my latest pet/ct scan indicates my PC is no longer castrate resistant as there is new disease growth in my lungs. Largest lesion is 2.5 centimeters....

Hello all, my latest pet/ct scan indicates my PC is no longer castrate resistant...

brokenyoyo

•4 months ago

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PSA Rising

Asking for a friend of my father this time. He had surgery in december 2022 and everything was removed including glands. Gleason 4+5. His PSA has risen från...

Asking for a friend of my father this time. He had surgery in december 2022 and ...

TheTopBanana

•4 months ago

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New possible treatment being researched

Just read an interesting article about some research at Trent University that says there's hope for a new PCa treatment. It's a naturally occurring molecule...

Just read an interesting article about some research at Trent University that sa...

Shamrock46

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for January 2024

What's next?

Xtandi Pricing

What does this mean?

Are Lymph nodes a filter?

I know I sound like a quack…

XTX-301: immunotherapy for cold tumors

Becoming mCRPC despite falling PSA

enzalutamide and amlodipine

psa increasing scans stable

Sciatica

Any treatment after Lu-177 (Pluvicto)?

Re: Weight lifting for ADT fat gain and weight gain

BAT and Xtandi

Return of Armpit Odor - Yikes!!!

Stopping Lupron

Age and timing for Triplet therapy?

Essiac Tea

perineural Invasion

Medical Oncologist in Chicago

Enza + lutetium?

PSA Rising

Mr Geoff Lloyd

The devil's dilemma

PSA Risen in Last 6 months

Friend in need of help

Possible Aspirin Help in Reducing Cancer Mortality

Divergent second opinion

PC no longer castrate resistant

PSA Rising

New possible treatment being researched

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