Experience with the drug Xtandi

[cedaral]

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer Sept 2017- biopsy revealed Gleason 9 (5+4) in 11 out of 12 cores. Scans revealed no metastasis. Treatment was external radiation and Lupron injections. PSA reading on 6/19/2018 was 0.32 with the latest reading 01/12/2022 of 4.78. A suggested treatment involves the drug Xtandi. Does anyone have experience with this drug.

Thanks

[Magnus1964]

Xtandi is one of the standard ADT drugs. You might do better starting with abiratorone plus prednisone.

[Tall_Allen]

Suggest you put Xtandi in the search bar on the upper right - MANY on this site have used it or are currently using it.

[cedaral in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks

[P-b49wgolf]

I had the same diagnosis numbers on 24th December 2019. In 2020 I was prescribed Xtandi (enzalutamide) 4 times 40 mg. I had one area where there was uncertainty about if the cancer had broken out. My P S A is less than .1 where it has stayed for over a year now. The side effects I have experienced are dry skin and fatigue mainly but I still play golf twice a week, as exercise is the only way to fight the tiredness. I did have six weekly radio therapy at the beginning of my treatment with six monthly hormone injections.

I have 8 weekly assessments ( PSA blood tests, weight checks and blood pressure checks) . Life is good so I wish you well with your treatment.

[cedaral in reply to P-b49wgolf]

Thank you. I appreciate your response very much!

[Ramp7]

Ice locked in the NorthEast waiting for Spring and some golf as well. Hiking and golf are my escape. My boys are out ice fishing, too cold for me.

[j-o-h-n]

Xtandi here is almost as popular as a cold beer..... do a search from your home page....Lots of hits.....

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