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How long will I need ADT?

Had RP in Oct 2020 with recent reoccurrence. I started ADT 3 months ago which is planned for 12 to 18 months. Start 37 sessions of radiotherapy mid January. My...

Had RP in Oct 2020 with recent reoccurrence. I started ADT 3 months ago which is...

Runner1957

•3 years ago

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I would appreciate any comment on my latest psa number of 1.04 (12/20/21) compared to 0.98 (9/24/21). My Greason Score was 7 (4+3) in 2018. I had SBRT...

I would appreciate any comment on my latest psa number of 1.04 (12/20/21) compar...

mike2344

•3 years ago

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Unusual results

I have PC (originally Gleason 4+3 and PSA of 10) which has metasticised to a number of bones - pelvis, ribs, skull. I am taking Aberaterone and Prednisol, plus...

I have PC (originally Gleason 4+3 and PSA of 10) which has metasticised to a num...

Stephen399b

•3 years ago

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” - Ian Maclaren

Something to always keep in mind. Lots of these treatments mess with our minds and make us behave in strange ways.

Something to always keep in mind. Lots of these treatments mess with our minds a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Radiation and BAT

SOC is ADT and radiation. I haven't found any clinical trials concerning BAT and radiation. This article is interesting though....

SOC is ADT and radiation. I haven't found any clinical trials concerning BAT and...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Metformin and Kidney stone risk

Something to think about if you take Metformin and have a kidney issue. I stumbled across an FDA investigation list and they are (or were) looking into...

Something to think about if you take Metformin and have a kidney issue. I stumb...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Lynphodeama

Hi All I have a nocturnal trip of at least five or more,my right leg swells up during the day when urinatin normal,they say its Lymphodeama,But twelve years...

Hi All I have a nocturnal trip of at least five or more,my right leg swells up ...

Uxp_d

•3 years ago

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I hope you'll respond to this

We hope Malecare's prostate cancer peer-to-peer support communities helped you during 2021. Were any of our other 2021 activities helpful? Malecare produced...

We hope Malecare's prostate cancer peer-to-peer support communities helped you d...

Darryl

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Menbendazole or fenbendazole for prostate cancer? PSA 2.7; 3+4=7 Gleason score

Hi, I've a medium rate prostate cancer (3+4=7 Gleason score) which might have grown despite the low PSA results over the past 5 years. I'll see what the...

Hi, I've a medium rate prostate cancer (3+4=7 Gleason score) which might have gr...

lark_ascending

•3 years ago

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My turn for advice

Diagnosed August 2018. Gleason 9, biopsy 12 of 12 positive. PSA was 38. Had external beam radiation and brachytherapy with 2 years lupron. PSA was undectable...

Diagnosed August 2018. Gleason 9, biopsy 12 of 12 positive. PSA was 38. Had exte...

diatom

•3 years ago

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FDA Approves another PSMA PET scan for Prostate Cancer Imaging

This is another Ga-68-PSMA-11 PET scan called "Illucix" that will be available from 140 nuclear pharmacies in the US, vastly expanding the network....

This is another Ga-68-PSMA-11 PET scan called "Illucix" that will be available f...

Tall_Allen

•3 years ago

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Lymphoedema

Anyone experience above condition,I have it 10 years after radiotherapy,is there anything that can be done, compressive socks do not work.

Anyone experience above condition,I have it 10 years after radiotherapy,is there...

Uxp_d

•3 years ago

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Treatment decision: LDR brachy at MSK

Hi all. Many thanks to folks here for helping to inform my decision. I'm going to have LDR brachytherapy -- seed implants -- as monotherapy at MSKCC, a...

Hi all. Many thanks to folks here for helping to inform my decision. I'm going...

NYC_talker

•3 years ago

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And just like that...ten days of presentations concludes

Fortunately, we have posted all of the 31 streamed presentations on YouTube. You can find a clickable list on https://malecare.org/replays We hope you find...

Fortunately, we have posted all of the 31 streamed presentations on YouTube. Yo...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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Concerns after RP

Hi, I had a RP two weeks ago (radiation was ruled out because of severe existing urinary symptoms) and have concerns with regard to my pathology report....

Hi, I had a RP two weeks ago (radiation was ruled out because of severe existing...

Rams91

•3 years ago

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Dec 17 Day 10 Last Day Prostate Cancer Presentations are...

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Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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An engineer's Bicalutamide maneuvers

My goal is to find the minimum Bicalutamide dose that will keep my PSA relatively low until this 4th Covid wave passes and can proceed with my next treatment....

My goal is to find the minimum Bicalutamide dose that will keep my PSA relativel...

Justfor_

•3 years ago

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My MSK Precise / SBRT Journey -- One month after the final treatment

I just wanted to check in here to give an update on my status one month after my final SBRT treatment at MSK in NYC. Urinary: The only real change has been...

I just wanted to check in here to give an update on my status one month after my...

Hope4Happiness

•3 years ago

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20 months post EBRT and PSA remains at <=0.08

My PSA remains at <=0.08 20 months out from my 39 sessions of EBRT including pelvic lymph nodes. My final (of 3 years) shot of Zoladex is due in Feb ‘22....

My PSA remains at <=0.08 20 months out from my 39 sessions of EBRT including pel...

Aodh

•3 years ago

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Post EBRT/ Post ADT PSA readings

After 28 sessions and 6 months ADT my first PSA reading was <0.1. Three months later the reading is 0.1. Does this constitute a rise or is it insignificant?

After 28 sessions and 6 months ADT my first PSA reading was <0.1. Three months l...

Waldo13

•3 years ago

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Dec 16 - Exercise Day -Prostate Cancer Presentations

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Darryl

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Malecare's (brief) Holiday Note

Our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you for bringing hope, answers, and joy to thousands by reading, posting and replying on Malecare's prostate cancer...

Our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you for bringing hope, answers, and joy...

Darryl

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Recent SBRT w/ADT

Pre-treatment: PSA 5.9, 5 of 11 cores positive (MRI inbore guided transperineal biopsy), Gleason 3+4 in two cores, 20 % pattern 4 with Cribriform morphology....

Pre-treatment: PSA 5.9, 5 of 11 cores positive (MRI inbore guided transperineal ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Dec 15 Malecare Prostate Cancer Presentations

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Darryl

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Dec 14 Prostate Cancer Presentations

Veronica Ajewole, PharmD Texas Southern University, Disparities in clinical trials and Chemotherapy for African American https://youtu.be/3sIpSygGPEE...

Veronica Ajewole, PharmD Texas Southern University, Disparities in clinical tri...

Darryl

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Back to work for me

Well almost 3 months after prostate surgery I went back to work today, was a bit tiring but felt good to do something normal, whilst I was recovering one of my...

Well almost 3 months after prostate surgery I went back to work today, was a bit...

ukpete

•3 years ago

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Radiation Oncologist

Hello, I have a Gleason score of 6 (3+3)and am scheduled to see the Radiation Oncologist and wanted to know if there are any specific questions you forgot to...

Hello, I have a Gleason score of 6 (3+3)and am scheduled to see the Radiation On...

ironmanburg

•3 years ago

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Dec 13 Conference Presentations

Risks of ADT https://youtu.be/bEpXFMcr8wM FAPI Theranostics for Prostate Cancer https://youtu.be/GMN8SNRuntQ Molecular Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer...

Risks of ADT https://youtu.be/bEpXFMcr8wM FAPI Theranostics for Prostate Cancer...

Darryl

Partner•3 years ago

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Alternate Sources Of Lynparza

A friend has now been prescribed Lynparza for advancing PSA with the BRCA gene after Xtandi failure. Is there another source to obtain the medication from a...

A friend has now been prescribed Lynparza for advancing PSA with the BRCA gene a...

GARunner1

•3 years ago

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Need recommendation.

Will be switching to Dana Farber Boston for my prostate cancer treatment. I would appreciate a recommendation for a good medical oncologist.

Will be switching to Dana Farber Boston for my prostate cancer treatment. I wou...

Dracus

•3 years ago

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Posts - Prostate Cancer Network | HealthUnlocked

Prostate Cancer Network

All posts for December 2021

How long will I need ADT?

S

Unusual results

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” - Ian Maclaren

Radiation and BAT

Metformin and Kidney stone risk

Lynphodeama

I hope you'll respond to this

Menbendazole or fenbendazole for prostate cancer? PSA 2.7; 3+4=7 Gleason score

My turn for advice

FDA Approves another PSMA PET scan for Prostate Cancer Imaging

Lymphoedema

Treatment decision: LDR brachy at MSK

And just like that...ten days of presentations concludes

Concerns after RP

Dec 17 Day 10 Last Day Prostate Cancer Presentations are...

An engineer's Bicalutamide maneuvers

My MSK Precise / SBRT Journey -- One month after the final treatment

20 months post EBRT and PSA remains at <=0.08

Post EBRT/ Post ADT PSA readings

Dec 16 - Exercise Day -Prostate Cancer Presentations

Malecare's (brief) Holiday Note

Recent SBRT w/ADT

Dec 15 Malecare Prostate Cancer Presentations

Dec 14 Prostate Cancer Presentations

Back to work for me

Radiation Oncologist

Dec 13 Conference Presentations

Alternate Sources Of Lynparza

Need recommendation.

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