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blood tests while on zoledronic acid infusion.

I recently asked for regular blood tests while on zoledronic acid infusions, a gp sent me a text to say that I only need blood tests a week before the next...

I recently asked for regular blood tests while on zoledronic acid infusions, a g...

Radars

•2 days ago

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New AI focused on medicine

while I love specialized AI (the one used for a specific task, like AlphaFold) I consider generative AI (like chat gpt) as a useful but unreliable tool…useful...

while I love specialized AI (the one used for a specific task, like AlphaFold) I...

Maxone73

•2 days ago

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AC 225 deal to increase actinium availability for clinical trials

as you know actinium is very promising but not easy to source, I hope this speed up trials for prostate cancer! ”NorthStar will leverage its contract...

as you know actinium is very promising but not easy to source, I hope this speed...

Maxone73

•2 days ago

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UPDATE- PSA JOURNEY

Hi folks I have just had my regular blood tests. It was actually quite funny. My oncologist is not one for laughing but I interrupted him just as he was about...

Hi folks I have just had my regular blood tests. It was actually quite funny. M...

Stoneartist

•3 days ago

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Testosterone level after 2 months orgovyx - 25. Is this ok ?

I have been on orgovyx since around 2 months and my T levels are around 25. Is this ok or lower is better ? I read some people here report they have...

I have been on orgovyx since around 2 months and my T levels are around 25. I...

Simpson80

•3 days ago

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Protein powder …. Guidance please

My PCP is asking me to increase my protein intake; especially around breakfast time. Apparently, our normal diet needs a protein boost and I am wondering if I...

My PCP is asking me to increase my protein intake; especially around breakfast t...

Pinkyboy

•3 days ago

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Pluvicto fail - what's next

My husband finished 3 rounds of Pluvicto and each time his PSA has risen. He just had a PSMA scan yesterday which showed an increase in the bone mets. We...

My husband finished 3 rounds of Pluvicto and each time his PSA has risen. He ju...

1031Cancer

•3 days ago

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Need Advice

I recently completed 23 radiation treatments of EBRT at Cedars Siani in LA for recurrent prostate Cancer. The cancer was in a lymph node near the prostate...

I recently completed 23 radiation treatments of EBRT at Cedars Siani in LA for ...

Jimbo47

•3 days ago

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Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet

New May 2024 from UCSF. I know not gold standard and only shows association, but for me that is good enough. Still do my burger or pulled pork sandwich 1-2x...

New May 2024 from UCSF. I know not gold standard and only shows association, but...

Teufelshunde

•3 days ago

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TIA - trans ischemisk attack

I have had two attacts of TIA -in the last 9 months. TIA is like a mini stroke which quickly goes away and leaves no symptoms. Symptoms for me were impaired...

I have had two attacts of TIA -in the last 9 months. TIA is like a mini stroke w...

Stoneartist

•4 days ago

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Regulated Induced Proximity Targeting Chimeras (RIPTAC) therapies are designed to target major solid tumours (as prostate and breast cancer)

My head is going to explode...ok, we also have RIPTACs now, I hope they work! Always been a fan of Halan Halda since I was a little kid watching M.A.S.H. (you...

My head is going to explode...ok, we also have RIPTACs now, I hope they work! Al...

Maxone73

•4 days ago

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Integrative Oncologist

Has anyone utilized an Integrative Oncologist to supplement your Primary Oncologist? Dr. William LaValley: Austin, TX ???

Has anyone utilized an Integrative Oncologist to supplement your Primary Oncolog...

JolleySprings

•4 days ago

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Neuroendocrine cancer % in APC patients is not rare, it’s becoming common.

How do we help men, on this site, to reduce their chances of getting NEPC? I did a PSMA PET scan today. My blood tests looked pretty normal with psa at .5 and...

How do we help men, on this site, to reduce their chances of getting NEPC? I di...

GeorgeGlass

•4 days ago

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Is it safe to delay a Lupron (Eligard) shot 1 week due to travel?

I'm on Lupron (Eligard) with a dose every 3 months. I have a trip coming up that overlaps one of my lupron injections by a week. Is it safe to postpone the...

I'm on Lupron (Eligard) with a dose every 3 months. I have a trip coming up tha...

Cenerus

•4 days ago

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Getting a serial liquid biopsy post-ADT

Any experience/tips getting serial liquid biopsies approved by US MO's? My MO has not brought it up but I am off ADT after 21 months due to undetectable PSA...

Any experience/tips getting serial liquid biopsies approved by US MO's? My MO h...

Derf4223

•4 days ago

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PSA low and Cancer Spreading

My Dad diagnosed September 11th 2023. PSA was highest at 3.71. He had 6 doses Doxetaxel that were completed in January of 2024. Currently taking Zytiga daily...

My Dad diagnosed September 11th 2023. PSA was highest at 3.71. He had 6 doses D...

Scoobydoocrew

•4 days ago

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Considering orchiectomy due to chronic constipation from Orgovyx

I've been on Orgovyx for 33 months for metastatic prostate cancer. Constipation is a known issue with Orgovyx and it has affected me to some degree most of the...

I've been on Orgovyx for 33 months for metastatic prostate cancer. Constipation ...

NewPotatoCaboose

•4 days ago

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Proton Therapy Had PT Therapy 15 years (2009) ago 5 year follow Up No Cancer Just Diagnosed with Mets in Bone/Pelvic Lymph Nodes in 2024

Had PT Therapy at MD Anderson 15 years ago with Pencil beam radiation. Gleason at the time 2009 was 6 (3 +3) and PSA was 5.9. I am now 73. Successfully...

Had PT Therapy at MD Anderson 15 years ago with Pencil beam radiation. Gleason ...

Rcole727

•4 days ago

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Can PSMA-PET scan be used off label?

I have a friend who has had multiple MRIs and biopsies to locate his presumed prostate cancer. His PSA is high, around 20 but fluctuates and this has gone on...

I have a friend who has had multiple MRIs and biopsies to locate his presumed pr...

Teddy28

•4 days ago

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Anyone takes lower dose of xtandi and still effective ?

Dad , 83 , has started on 80 mg of xtandi recently. Seems to be tolerating it ok , except some tiredness. i had showed two doctors - one said to do 80 mg...

Dad , 83 , has started on 80 mg of xtandi recently. Seems to be tolerating it...

Tinkudi

•5 days ago

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thyroid cancer

my husband’s latest PSMA showed a possible thyroid cancer. Anyone here developed a secondary cancer perhaps due to advanced PC treatment (chemo, radiation)?...

my husband’s latest PSMA showed a possible thyroid cancer. Anyone here developed...

Jojoteacher

•5 days ago

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Can I take Xtandi + prednisone?

I have kidney injury and doctor prescribed the prednisone 60MG mostly related clinic trials Can I take Xtandi with prednisone 60mg ?

I have kidney injury and doctor prescribed the prednisone 60MG mostly related cl...

God_Loves_Me

•5 days ago

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lynparza dose reduction?

I am just wondering if anybody who is taking lynparza has had to reduce the dose due to side effects and if so have you seen any decrease in efficacy with...

I am just wondering if anybody who is taking lynparza has had to reduce the dose...

Juju0713

•5 days ago

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Looking for anyone who has done Dendritic Cell Therapy in India?

hi! My dad was diagnosed with PCA in Feb 2024 and has been on doublet therapy. He has high volume bone mets with no symptoms. Currently he is on zytiga and...

hi! My dad was diagnosed with PCA in Feb 2024 and has been on doublet therapy. H...

Justgettingitright

•5 days ago

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Is Riding a Bike possible after having Radiation Cystitis w/ hematuria, 18 months after HBOT treatment

It is been 18 months since my last Hyperbaric Oygen Treatment for radiation cystitis. I had bleeding with clots multiple times which sent me to the ER. I have...

It is been 18 months since my last Hyperbaric Oygen Treatment for radiation cyst...

Teddy28

•5 days ago

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Is it Prostate Metastases or Lung cancer

Brief background- Current age 75. Prostate cancer 8 years ago. Gleason 4+3 Radiation and Eligard shots for six months. All good until 6/2023 when PSA went to...

Brief background- Current age 75. Prostate cancer 8 years ago. Gleason 4+3 Radia...

wpeebles

•5 days ago

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Zytiga or Erleda

When adding second line hormone treatment do MO’s add zytiga first and Erleda later or does it matter what order? Thanks and Happy Monday!

When adding second line hormone treatment do MO’s add zytiga first and Erleda la...

Mikes21

•5 days ago

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"Undetectable"

We hear the term of "undetectable" with a psa of < .1 used so often. When I was first diagnosed and had an RALP I bought into the use of this theory. As the...

We hear the term of "undetectable" with a psa of < .1 used so often. When I was...

Cyclingrealtor

•5 days ago

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Buying Zytiga online

Curious to know if anyone has had any luck buying cheap Zytiga online and could give me any leads. Unfortunately in my situation I have to pay out of pocket...

Curious to know if anyone has had any luck buying cheap Zytiga online and could ...

Alicat1

•5 days ago

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Life after ADT

Hello, I finished my ADT treatment 7 months ago ( ORGOVYX for 22 months . Still having emotional rollercoaster. Held my own during the cancer journey ( Brachy...

Hello, I finished my ADT treatment 7 months ago ( ORGOVYX for 22 months . Still ...

watertender

•5 days ago

12 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for August 2024

blood tests while on zoledronic acid infusion.

New AI focused on medicine

AC 225 deal to increase actinium availability for clinical trials

UPDATE- PSA JOURNEY

Testosterone level after 2 months orgovyx - 25. Is this ok ?

Protein powder …. Guidance please

Pluvicto fail - what's next

Need Advice

Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet

TIA - trans ischemisk attack

Regulated Induced Proximity Targeting Chimeras (RIPTAC) therapies are designed to target major solid tumours (as prostate and breast cancer)

Integrative Oncologist

Neuroendocrine cancer % in APC patients is not rare, it’s becoming common.

Is it safe to delay a Lupron (Eligard) shot 1 week due to travel?

Getting a serial liquid biopsy post-ADT

PSA low and Cancer Spreading

Considering orchiectomy due to chronic constipation from Orgovyx

Proton Therapy Had PT Therapy 15 years (2009) ago 5 year follow Up No Cancer Just Diagnosed with Mets in Bone/Pelvic Lymph Nodes in 2024

Can PSMA-PET scan be used off label?

Anyone takes lower dose of xtandi and still effective ?

thyroid cancer

Can I take Xtandi + prednisone?

lynparza dose reduction?

Looking for anyone who has done Dendritic Cell Therapy in India?

Is Riding a Bike possible after having Radiation Cystitis w/ hematuria, 18 months after HBOT treatment

Is it Prostate Metastases or Lung cancer

Zytiga or Erleda

"Undetectable"

Buying Zytiga online

Life after ADT

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