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Trying to get to retirement before HT
Hi All, I'm currently 65 years old. My PSA level before the biopsy was 8.1, and my Gleason Score was 4+4. Fortunately, there are no signs of metastases. Although my treatment hasn't started yet, it's likely that I'll begin radiation therapy in early December. I'm currently overseas and won't return
Hi All, I'm currently 65 years old. My PSA level before the biopsy was 8.1, and my Gleason Score was 4+4. Fortunately, there are no signs of metastases. Although my treatment hasn't started yet, it's likely that I'll begin radiation therapy in early December. I'm currently overseas and won't return
CJ1958
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Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
degarelix v/s eligard "lupron"
my baseline psa was1316 with a elevated alkaline phosphatase of 270 12/2021 , on 01/13/2021 my psa had risen to 1665 to avoid a further psa spike I was given a loading dose of 240 mg of degarelix followed by 80 mg every 28 days for 18months then for 3 mouths this last summer a three month dose of
my baseline psa was1316 with a elevated alkaline phosphatase of 270 12/2021 , on 01/13/2021 my psa had risen to 1665 to avoid a further psa spike I was given a loading dose of 240 mg of degarelix followed by 80 mg every 28 days for 18months then for 3 mouths this last summer a three month dose of
yardsailor
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Thinking of Active Surveillance with 3+4
Received my results on Feb 28 that I had 1 core of 3+3, not worried about that one.... But I had two cores of 3+4, 1 core the gleason pattern 4 is 10% and the other core was gleason pattern 4 of 10-20%, these reading were from the City of Hope, which confirmed the original report from my first Dr.
Received my results on Feb 28 that I had 1 core of 3+3, not worried about that one.... But I had two cores of 3+4, 1 core the gleason pattern 4 is 10% and the other core was gleason pattern 4 of 10-20%, these reading were from the City of Hope, which confirmed the original report from my first Dr.
MauiJef
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Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
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Asking for best guess info
As I've written, my husband stopped all treatment this past July after Lupron/Xtandi were causing worsening SEs while PSA was doubling/tripling from undetectable. He's now receiving palliative care and just had his first comprehensive bloodwork since the MO's on June 30. At that time his PSA registered
As I've written, my husband stopped all treatment this past July after Lupron/Xtandi were causing worsening SEs while PSA was doubling/tripling from undetectable. He's now receiving palliative care and just had his first comprehensive bloodwork since the MO's on June 30. At that time his PSA registered
Shamrock46
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Brother's numbers since ADT plus Orchiectomey since diagnosed in February
Hi folks. I've been reading daily posts here since February when my brother was diagnosed with metastatic PC in February after a reading of 367.8 PSA. Thanks for all the good information! Cancer is in his skull, ribs, lymth nodes, and spine. He had one ADT injection right away and opted for an Orchiectomey
Hi folks. I've been reading daily posts here since February when my brother was diagnosed with metastatic PC in February after a reading of 367.8 PSA. Thanks for all the good information! Cancer is in his skull, ribs, lymth nodes, and spine. He had one ADT injection right away and opted for an Orchiectomey
Sparlingo
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
ipp and salvage radiation
Rp on july of 22 for gleason 3+4 with psa of 16. PT3b, pN1 with negative margins and 2 of 11 lymph nodes involved. I took a nomogram online and came out 75% likely for recurrence. My first psa post op was .02, then .03, .04, .04, .05 in late august- so I've crossed line #1. Which is a bummer but not
Rp on july of 22 for gleason 3+4 with psa of 16. PT3b, pN1 with negative margins and 2 of 11 lymph nodes involved. I took a nomogram online and came out 75% likely for recurrence. My first psa post op was .02, then .03, .04, .04, .05 in late august- so I've crossed line #1. Which is a bummer but not
Katamiran
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Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
Psoriatic arthritis
Hi everyone. So, after a year and a half of worsening joint pain and numerous tests, a rheumatologist has diagnosed me with early psoriatic arthritis and prescribed methotrexate. My concern is that nothing whatsoever has ever shown up on any tests. ESR and CRP are low (lower than normal actually).
Hi everyone. So, after a year and a half of worsening joint pain and numerous tests, a rheumatologist has diagnosed me with early psoriatic arthritis and prescribed methotrexate. My concern is that nothing whatsoever has ever shown up on any tests. ESR and CRP are low (lower than normal actually).
Snowy86
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Beyond Psoriasis
11 months ago
Update on PSA
Aug 4 - diagnosed PCa, gleason 9 Aug 5 - started casodex Aug 17 - started lupron 3 mth Had my first blood work done yesterday (Oct 5) and PSA is now at 0.56. Was over 9 in June. So, I kind of feel good in knowing that as expected the meds are working and lowering PSA. Meaning I can move forward
Aug 4 - diagnosed PCa, gleason 9 Aug 5 - started casodex Aug 17 - started lupron 3 mth Had my first blood work done yesterday (Oct 5) and PSA is now at 0.56. Was over 9 in June. So, I kind of feel good in knowing that as expected the meds are working and lowering PSA. Meaning I can move forward
Yzinger
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Woot💙PSA dropped after being the same for two consecutive months
Hey y'all,#stageIVpca Back story : PSA at 552.2 on 10/13/14 - 15 Taxoteres in 2015, 6 more in 2020, 18 Cabazitaxels in '21/'22. 28 IMRTs Spring 2023 as PSA was rising 50% every month earlier 2023, hitting 34 😳 Still on track for 552.2 miles on 10/13/23 to mark the 9th year with #stageivpca when PSA
Hey y'all,#stageIVpca Back story : PSA at 552.2 on 10/13/14 - 15 Taxoteres in 2015, 6 more in 2020, 18 Cabazitaxels in '21/'22. 28 IMRTs Spring 2023 as PSA was rising 50% every month earlier 2023, hitting 34 😳 Still on track for 552.2 miles on 10/13/23 to mark the 9th year with #stageivpca when PSA
dockam
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
confused about supplements and certain foods
greetings I’m trying to get some clarity on what I can eat and take as supplements. My PSA is currently undetectable but clearly with ADT I’m trying to build or keep as much muscle as possible. I take creatine would like to add bcaa/lucene and glutamine. Any issues here? Also I tend to consume a
greetings I’m trying to get some clarity on what I can eat and take as supplements. My PSA is currently undetectable but clearly with ADT I’m trying to build or keep as much muscle as possible. I take creatine would like to add bcaa/lucene and glutamine. Any issues here? Also I tend to consume a
SierraSix
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
First blood tests since starting Abi.
Yesterday I saw the MO and when he entered the room he had a bid smile. My Psa that had climbed from 6.6 in March to 19.14 on Sept. 5 had dropped to 4.74 yesterday. ALP was 141 Sept 5 and down to 114 yesterday. I started taking low dose Abi on Sept 9 so total treatment was 24 days. To say he was happy
Yesterday I saw the MO and when he entered the room he had a bid smile. My Psa that had climbed from 6.6 in March to 19.14 on Sept. 5 had dropped to 4.74 yesterday. ALP was 141 Sept 5 and down to 114 yesterday. I started taking low dose Abi on Sept 9 so total treatment was 24 days. To say he was happy
Professorgary
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Castration resistant in just a year? Normal or not? Provenge in my future.
I'm already "mildly symptomatic castration resistant." PSA tripled in the last 30 days (but still extremely low), after doubling in the prior 3 months. I was diagnosed with stage 4b (mets in multiple bones and nodes) ductal and started ADT 13 months ago. Nubeqa and Docetaxel (Triplet therapy) started
I'm already "mildly symptomatic castration resistant." PSA tripled in the last 30 days (but still extremely low), after doubling in the prior 3 months. I was diagnosed with stage 4b (mets in multiple bones and nodes) ductal and started ADT 13 months ago. Nubeqa and Docetaxel (Triplet therapy) started
Gl448
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Is HT Treatment necessary after Orchiectomey?
Its been a while since I sent you gentlemen an update. I did go for Keytruda, started it in March of 2022, but stopped in September because of pretty significant skin reaction. My PSA went from 3.31 in February 2022 to 0.09 3 months ago, so it definitely worked. In the meantime I have gone through with
Its been a while since I sent you gentlemen an update. I did go for Keytruda, started it in March of 2022, but stopped in September because of pretty significant skin reaction. My PSA went from 3.31 in February 2022 to 0.09 3 months ago, so it definitely worked. In the meantime I have gone through with
Bdale
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Too many vitamins ?
i was diagnosed 8 years ago with prostate cancer. I chose not to do anything until 4 months ago , when i felt in pain everywhere and went for treatment . I am now on Erleada and degarelix feeling much better and with the regular side effect of hot flashes and tireness. I took for 8 years and still
i was diagnosed 8 years ago with prostate cancer. I chose not to do anything until 4 months ago , when i felt in pain everywhere and went for treatment . I am now on Erleada and degarelix feeling much better and with the regular side effect of hot flashes and tireness. I took for 8 years and still
Raminagrobis
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
PsA and maybe PMR
Started on methotrexate 3 weeks ago. Did 20 mg first 2 weeks. Did 1 week so far on 15 mg and do to do 15 again this week. Then start 20 mg per week and stay at that. In the meantime my Rheumatologist has me reducing my prednisone 1 mg a week. Started this at 15 mg prednisone and now 13 mg and due
Started on methotrexate 3 weeks ago. Did 20 mg first 2 weeks. Did 1 week so far on 15 mg and do to do 15 again this week. Then start 20 mg per week and stay at that. In the meantime my Rheumatologist has me reducing my prednisone 1 mg a week. Started this at 15 mg prednisone and now 13 mg and due
Seal49
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PMRGCAuk
11 months ago
PSA SCREEN VS SYMPTOMATIC
My current PSA test is called PROSTATE SPC AG, SCREEN. My previous PSA test from the same lab was called PROSTATE SPC AG, SYMPTOMATIC. Both labs were off the same order from my MO. Whats the difference?
My current PSA test is called PROSTATE SPC AG, SCREEN. My previous PSA test from the same lab was called PROSTATE SPC AG, SYMPTOMATIC. Both labs were off the same order from my MO. Whats the difference?
6357axbz
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Provenge criteria necessary for acceptance.
Apparently Medicare will pay for Provenge provided we are castrate resistant and metastatic. But are there other requirements like certain PSA parameters and lower testosterone levels? Do we have to remain on ADT while being treated with Provenge?
Apparently Medicare will pay for Provenge provided we are castrate resistant and metastatic. But are there other requirements like certain PSA parameters and lower testosterone levels? Do we have to remain on ADT while being treated with Provenge?
SViking
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Emotional lability and LT ADT
At certain times of extra stress, like awaiting a PSA test result, I have gotten into wrist-slap trouble by making awkward humor and remarks to Clinic staff. They get PO'ed and tattle to my MO. It's really not like me and the latest incident prompted me to look into ADT and emotional SE's. Bingo!
At certain times of extra stress, like awaiting a PSA test result, I have gotten into wrist-slap trouble by making awkward humor and remarks to Clinic staff. They get PO'ed and tattle to my MO. It's really not like me and the latest incident prompted me to look into ADT and emotional SE's. Bingo!
Derf4223
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Possible Cure
Hi, I was diagnosed initially 2 years ago as Stage 4 with mets to the bones. Low volume. Gleason 8-9, PSA less than 2 from the onset. I had radiation to the prostate only. After 2 years of Lupron/Zytiga, everything has shrunk or disappeared via PSMA PET. Everything has been good,(but with med
Hi, I was diagnosed initially 2 years ago as Stage 4 with mets to the bones. Low volume. Gleason 8-9, PSA less than 2 from the onset. I had radiation to the prostate only. After 2 years of Lupron/Zytiga, everything has shrunk or disappeared via PSMA PET. Everything has been good,(but with med
groth12345
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
GS8 in one core Brachy boost and no HT
Six years ago I was diagnosed with PC. Only one core of 13 showed GS8 ie. 4mm in a 10mm core. I wasn't willing to undergo HT and fortunately that was optional at BCCA with my PSA of 5.2 and only one core with cancer. I had all the side effects like fatigue, frequent urinating and the worst being the
Six years ago I was diagnosed with PC. Only one core of 13 showed GS8 ie. 4mm in a 10mm core. I wasn't willing to undergo HT and fortunately that was optional at BCCA with my PSA of 5.2 and only one core with cancer. I had all the side effects like fatigue, frequent urinating and the worst being the
deMarco
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Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
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