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Back pain

Hi I have for several months a good deal of back pain also radiating down the top half of both legs. I have prostate Mets in these areas but I am beginning to...

Hi I have for several months a good deal of back pain also radiating down the to...

Rogersw

•6 months ago

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Bilateral frontal calvarial metastases

Has anyone in the forum experienced bilateral frontal calvarial metastases associated with their PCa? I recently had a brain MRI where this metastases was...

Has anyone in the forum experienced bilateral frontal calvarial metastases assoc...

kklott01

•6 months ago

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PSMA scan results - what does 'physiologic activity mean'

We just got a copy of this from the RO. She explained they will treat tumours in his prostate, his right ischium and 2 smaller ones in his pubis with EBRT....

We just got a copy of this from the RO. She explained they will treat tumours in...

Lovecherries

•6 months ago

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psa rising

After a second rise in psa from .04 to .21 in three months we decided to meet with a medical oncologist to discuss next steps. I am inclined to get a scan to...

After a second rise in psa from .04 to .21 in three months we decided to meet wi...

Howard53545

•6 months ago

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cyclists?

Any cyclists in this group? My incontinence is getting worse. Looking for advice. Thanks.

Any cyclists in this group? My incontinence is getting worse. Looking for advic...

Geno2853

•6 months ago

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nano carriers meet ferroptosis

one of the first trials combining the two strategies https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06048367

one of the first trials combining the two strategies https://classic.clinical...

Maxone73

•6 months ago

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Potential biochemical recurrence post radical prostatectomy, looking for perspective on the outcomes and treatments.

63-year old Male, months shy of 5-year mark of the radical prostatectomy, showed PSA of .08 in January then .07 in March. Originally had up to Gleason 9’s....

63-year old Male, months shy of 5-year mark of the radical prostatectomy, showed...

Stevescut

•6 months ago

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PSA level vs vasectomy question

When I had my tubes cut, they were not sewn up or cauterized which I believe is standard practice (in states), I elected to just have a .375" chunk cut out of...

When I had my tubes cut, they were not sewn up or cauterized which I believe is ...

Nwdx

•6 months ago

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3year Updates w/PSA Graph

Hi Everyone, I'd like to report my 3 year journey. Initial PSA 27 in 6/20. Diagnosed w/PC 10/20. Gleason score is 3+4 (high-risk). My T-stage is T2a/T2b....

Hi Everyone, I'd like to report my 3 year journey. Initial PSA 27 in 6/20. D...

brucesam

•6 months ago

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Xgeva and deep clean.

MO wants me on Exgeva stat. I have several spine mets. Currently on my 4th infusion of chemo.My dentist says do get a deep clean first. Relayed that info to...

MO wants me on Exgeva stat. I have several spine mets. Currently on my 4th infus...

APK3

•6 months ago

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SEROTONIN, SERUM

hello, my SEROTONIN, SERUM is very high 373. Is this something I should worry about and investigate further? Or this is because of my Mets to the abdomen?...

hello, my SEROTONIN, SERUM is very high 373. Is this something I should worry ab...

StayingOptimistic

•6 months ago

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Length of Treatment for Orgovyx (Relugolix) versus Lupron and other Longer Acting ADT drugs as Adjuvant to RT or Used for IADT?

I'm curious if anyone has had any discussion with their MO or Radiation Oncologist about having to take a longer course of Orgovyx compared to Lupron or other...

I'm curious if anyone has had any discussion with their MO or Radiation Oncologi...

jazj

•6 months ago

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Meta prostate linked to high fatb

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2018/high-fat-diet-prostate-metastasis#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20in%20mice,and%20spread%20of%20prostate%

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2018/high-fat-diet-prost...

Beesnbonsai

•6 months ago

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Xtandi side effect full body rash

Has anyone had a side effect when taking Xtandi. An allergic reaction of full body itchy burning unbearable rash after taking it a week. Took Abiraterone for 4...

Has anyone had a side effect when taking Xtandi. An allergic reaction of full bo...

Gern

•6 months ago

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I am the delivery man these days! Optimizing existing therapies!

The study explores a new method for cancer treatment combining light-activated therapy with a special drug that targets low-oxygen areas in tumors. This...

The study explores a new method for cancer treatment combining light-activated t...

Maxone73

•6 months ago

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promising delivery technique for cancer drugs

we will attack you in any possible way from every direction you bastard (ok, I talk to my cancer, don’t call me crazy…I would be crazy if I heard him reply!)...

we will attack you in any possible way from every direction you bastard (ok, I t...

Maxone73

•6 months ago

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New AI to help with repurposing

a new tool, that will hopefully work well!!...

Maxone73

•6 months ago

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SalllyJones

My husband was diagnosed in Jan. 2022 by his Urologist for Stage 3b Highly Aggressive (label they gave it) prostate cancer, Gleason score of 8, into seminal...

My husband was diagnosed in Jan. 2022 by his Urologist for Stage 3b Highly Agg...

SallyJones

•6 months ago

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Decipher Results

I now know I’m in the 10% worst category for genomic results. 20% chance of Mets in 10 years 25% chance of death in 15. Not happy. It’s out of my hands. They...

I now know I’m in the 10% worst category for genomic results. 20% chance of Met...

Elbers123

•6 months ago

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a new way to deliver platinum chemo works greatly in vivo

"The new type of chemotherapeutic drug PtNC@BSA-iRGD exhibits excellent antitumor activity in vitro/vivo, in comparison to clinical commercial first-line...

"The new type of chemotherapeutic drug PtNC@BSA-iRGD exhibits excellent antitumo...

Maxone73

•6 months ago

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after iADT and recurrence: SATURN trial

Upshot. Intense short term ADT and radiation therapy for "oligorecurrence" after iADT......

Upshot. Intense short term ADT and radiation therapy for "oligorecurrence" afte...

Derf4223

•6 months ago

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To Cranberry or not to Cranberry

Hey Warriors Have any of you had your RO suggest (suggest not require) that you drink Cranberry juice 2 times a day during your radiation Treatments and for a...

Hey Warriors Have any of you had your RO suggest (suggest not require) that you...

85236442968

•6 months ago

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How to convince a GP to prescribe estradiol patches?

I've been busy with ADT for almost 5 years and one of the most insidious SE has always been hot flushes. I find them quite debilitating as, when they hit (and...

I've been busy with ADT for almost 5 years and one of the most insidious SE has ...

R1166

•6 months ago

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PSA rise

I have been undetectable for about 2 years. On Dec 6 my PSA was 0.04 then on March 19 it was 0.21 so this indicates a rise in Mets. Is this too low for a scan?...

I have been undetectable for about 2 years. On Dec 6 my PSA was 0.04 then on Mar...

Howard53545

•6 months ago

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2nd chemo cycle delayed - Neutrophils - Grastofil (Filgrastim)

I am on carboplatin+etoposide chemo treatment for treatment emergent small cell prostate cancer. I am mCRPCa. Prior to 1st cycle - blood work indicated normal...

I am on carboplatin+etoposide chemo treatment for treatment emergent small cell ...

skiingfiend

•6 months ago

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Another bone metastasis pathway discovered

Let's hope we can exploit it soon! "Altogether, these findings identify Malat1 as a lncRNA that protects against osteoporosis and bone metastasis." Malat1...

Let's hope we can exploit it soon! "Altogether, these findings identify Malat1 ...

Maxone73

•6 months ago

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Moving from india to san antonio texas for 1 yr - needs advise on food and assistance available

Hi Dxed in March 2021 with psa 189.6 and widespread bone Mets, with gods grace triplet therapy worked well for me so far, psa remained undetectable and scans...

Hi Dxed in March 2021 with psa 189.6 and widespread bone Mets, with gods grace ...

Soumen79

•7 months ago

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Lymph node Metastasis

After 7 years, and multiple PSMA scans, my husband had a FDG CT scan and it showed what they quoted as “several” metastasis In the lymphs In the para aortic...

After 7 years, and multiple PSMA scans, my husband had a FDG CT scan and it show...

JolleySprings

•7 months ago

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MD Anderson

Anyone know of medical oncologists specializing in Pca.I am going to Houston 4/11/24 and I am looking for another opinion. MO here prescribed Cadodex for 30...

Anyone know of medical oncologists specializing in Pca.I am going to Houston 4/...

Nonno

•7 months ago

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Help with Results

I just updated my Bio and just received my PSMA Gallium scan results. Appointment is tomorrow to review but from what I see even with a low PSA of 0.052 a...

I just updated my Bio and just received my PSMA Gallium scan results. Appointmen...

Peppertree602

•7 months ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for March 2024

Back pain

Bilateral frontal calvarial metastases

PSMA scan results - what does 'physiologic activity mean'

psa rising

cyclists?

nano carriers meet ferroptosis

Potential biochemical recurrence post radical prostatectomy, looking for perspective on the outcomes and treatments.

PSA level vs vasectomy question

3year Updates w/PSA Graph

Xgeva and deep clean.

SEROTONIN, SERUM

Length of Treatment for Orgovyx (Relugolix) versus Lupron and other Longer Acting ADT drugs as Adjuvant to RT or Used for IADT?

Meta prostate linked to high fatb

Xtandi side effect full body rash

I am the delivery man these days! Optimizing existing therapies!

promising delivery technique for cancer drugs

New AI to help with repurposing

SalllyJones

Decipher Results

a new way to deliver platinum chemo works greatly in vivo

after iADT and recurrence: SATURN trial

To Cranberry or not to Cranberry

How to convince a GP to prescribe estradiol patches?

PSA rise

2nd chemo cycle delayed - Neutrophils - Grastofil (Filgrastim)

Another bone metastasis pathway discovered

Moving from india to san antonio texas for 1 yr - needs advise on food and assistance available

Lymph node Metastasis

MD Anderson

Help with Results

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