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Letrozole alone after a year of chemo
Hi everyone, my mom is currently being treated with only letrozole after a year of chemo which didn't work very well (she is 100% Er and Pr). She took it for 5 months after taxol and it worked much better, now she has a follow-up Pet scan after another 5 months. I wanted to know if any of you have successfully
Hi everyone, my mom is currently being treated with only letrozole after a year of chemo which didn't work very well (she is 100% Er and Pr). She took it for 5 months after taxol and it worked much better, now she has a follow-up Pet scan after another 5 months. I wanted to know if any of you have successfully
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 month ago
Large lesion on liver - 10cm x 5cm
I am after a bit of advice from anyone that may have been in a similar position to me. I had blood tests done towards the end of last year due to on going acid reflux symptoms. In the last 6 months I have been on the cancer pathway for investigations for throat and stomach, all biopsies came back clear
I am after a bit of advice from anyone that may have been in a similar position to me. I had blood tests done towards the end of last year due to on going acid reflux symptoms. In the last 6 months I have been on the cancer pathway for investigations for throat and stomach, all biopsies came back clear
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British Liver Trust
1 month ago
What AI Says About Supplements and Off-Label Drug Use Regarding Prostate Cancer
Sure wish I had this tool over 2 years ago when I started reading up although you can't 100% trust the answers. The tools are getting smarter. I'm a software developer and have early access to Google's Gemini Pro 1.5 AI model that was relased Feb 15 2024 claiming to have better 'scores' than all the
Sure wish I had this tool over 2 years ago when I started reading up although you can't 100% trust the answers. The tools are getting smarter. I'm a software developer and have early access to Google's Gemini Pro 1.5 AI model that was relased Feb 15 2024 claiming to have better 'scores' than all the
jazj
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
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Terbium-161 - As a follow-up to Alicia Morgan's comments in the PeterMac GUcast interview posted earlier by marnie46.
I meant to include this article, a 24 Nov 2023 news release on Terbium-161, in a followup reply to Marnie's post of the Dr. Morgan interview by the excellent PeterMac team several days back. [i]
Three big challenges in metastatic prostate cancer | Dr Alicia Morgans
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https://healthunlocked.com
I meant to include this article, a 24 Nov 2023 news release on Terbium-161, in a followup reply to Marnie's post of the Dr. Morgan interview by the excellent PeterMac team several days back. [i]
Three big challenges in metastatic prostate cancer | Dr Alicia Morgans
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https://healthunlocked.com
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Fight Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
given a choice about duration of ADT
Tall Allen and others. Clean PSMA, , 3+4, 3+4, and 4+3., biopsy. 77yrs old, hit gym daily but have significant side effects of lupron.. Being treated at Comprensive cancer center. Plan was one year of Lupron. After five SBRT, and nine months on adt, my doc is willing to let me terminate my Lupron
Tall Allen and others. Clean PSMA, , 3+4, 3+4, and 4+3., biopsy. 77yrs old, hit gym daily but have significant side effects of lupron.. Being treated at Comprensive cancer center. Plan was one year of Lupron. After five SBRT, and nine months on adt, my doc is willing to let me terminate my Lupron
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
Advancing Prostate Cancer Care: Treatment Approaches to Precision Medicine, Biomarker Innovations, and Equitable Access -ASCO - May 23, 2024
While not a lot of specific focus on PCa (Like at the GU ASCO Meeting earlier this year), this full-access section from their Educational Book released at this week's ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago may be of interest to those here who want to understand the oncology community's current view on precision
While not a lot of specific focus on PCa (Like at the GU ASCO Meeting earlier this year), this full-access section from their Educational Book released at this week's ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago may be of interest to those here who want to understand the oncology community's current view on precision
cujoe
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Fight Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
fatty stools
I have had IBS(D) for more than 40 years , with many flare ups along the way ! I have had numerous CT scans , bloods , colonoscopies and gastroscopes over the years all normal apart from a bit of diverticulitis ! However in the last 4 weeks I have developed an inability to digest fat , and have lots
I have had IBS(D) for more than 40 years , with many flare ups along the way ! I have had numerous CT scans , bloods , colonoscopies and gastroscopes over the years all normal apart from a bit of diverticulitis ! However in the last 4 weeks I have developed an inability to digest fat , and have lots
Mascot68
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IBS Network
6 months ago
Working with Stage IV
First time posting (be gentle) Anybody else still at work with the disease. I’ve contributed to a pension for 24 years, and with being diagnosed, am I being foolish staying at work. Note-minimum retirement is 58 at my work. Also, did read this right, ADT only gives about 10 mos. to 1 year increase
First time posting (be gentle) Anybody else still at work with the disease. I’ve contributed to a pension for 24 years, and with being diagnosed, am I being foolish staying at work. Note-minimum retirement is 58 at my work. Also, did read this right, ADT only gives about 10 mos. to 1 year increase
BigJ32
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Hot stone massage
Hi everyone, I'm still on a watch and wait basis regarding my lung cancer, and at the moment they have all grown 1mm and am mostly feeling ok. It's my 60th birthday next Friday and my daughters have booked us in for a Spa day, included in this is a hot stone back massage, but I've read it's not suitable
Hi everyone, I'm still on a watch and wait basis regarding my lung cancer, and at the moment they have all grown 1mm and am mostly feeling ok. It's my 60th birthday next Friday and my daughters have booked us in for a Spa day, included in this is a hot stone back massage, but I've read it's not suitable
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
1 month ago
3 months since ovarian mass was an incidental find on CT scan and still waiting for my MRI.
I've posted on here before about this but I'm getting antsy. A fibroid and possible ovarian mass were found on a CT when I went in for stomach pains (which turned out to be diverticulitis). On the CT scan they noticed a a complex cyst on my left ovary, however they couldn't be sure if it was just a
I've posted on here before about this but I'm getting antsy. A fibroid and possible ovarian mass were found on a CT when I went in for stomach pains (which turned out to be diverticulitis). On the CT scan they noticed a a complex cyst on my left ovary, however they couldn't be sure if it was just a
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My Ovacome
1 month ago
Need advice for a friend
A friend has been diagnosed with late stage cervical cancer and needs a 2nd opinion, i know our group is for ovarian but thought maybe someone would know a could UK based gynae oncologist for this? Thanks X
A friend has been diagnosed with late stage cervical cancer and needs a 2nd opinion, i know our group is for ovarian but thought maybe someone would know a could UK based gynae oncologist for this? Thanks X
Newbery3
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My Ovacome
1 month ago
What does this mean?
In preparation for my six month follow up to radiation and two months since the end of 6 months of Lupron on Thursday I got my blood work results via the portal. For the first time ever I went to the portal for the lab and pulled up my results. Maybe I should not have done that. So I would like your
In preparation for my six month follow up to radiation and two months since the end of 6 months of Lupron on Thursday I got my blood work results via the portal. For the first time ever I went to the portal for the lab and pulled up my results. Maybe I should not have done that. So I would like your
Mgtd
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
finally.....
I just got a phone call from Rochester cancer that my oncologist referred me to them. They are supposed to be the best in the state. it is way over on the other side of the state, a 3-hour drive and with an 80-year-old husband I am wondering how I will get there. I still get no serious response or
I just got a phone call from Rochester cancer that my oncologist referred me to them. They are supposed to be the best in the state. it is way over on the other side of the state, a 3-hour drive and with an 80-year-old husband I am wondering how I will get there. I still get no serious response or
DianeSH
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CLL Support
1 month ago
Operation
Well had my bowel resection 8 weeks ago my concerns about general anaesthetic because of ET and never had operation before was unfounded surgeon said I woke up quick was mobile in hours didn't require painkillers ,got out of hospital on day 3 now having preventative chemo starting Thursday my faith
Well had my bowel resection 8 weeks ago my concerns about general anaesthetic because of ET and never had operation before was unfounded surgeon said I woke up quick was mobile in hours didn't require painkillers ,got out of hospital on day 3 now having preventative chemo starting Thursday my faith
ChillyAsh34
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MPN Voice
1 month ago
Recent diagnosis questions & concerns, please respond to any that you can
Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was diagnosed in 57 year-old, April 2024. Currently following active surveillance recommended by MD. The patient’s mother died of cancer at age 45 and the patient’s sister (she was MD) died at 58 of cancer. The patient’s only
Ten questions/concerns, not necessarily in priority order: Prostate Cancer was diagnosed in 57 year-old, April 2024. Currently following active surveillance recommended by MD. The patient’s mother died of cancer at age 45 and the patient’s sister (she was MD) died at 58 of cancer. The patient’s only
G6AS
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Prostate Cancer Network
1 month ago
Becoming mCRPC despite falling PSA
Hey guys, I got a question regarding my dad. He was diagnosed in summer 2022 with stage 4, Gleason 4+4, PSA of 122 and many osteoblastic bone metastases throughout the whole skeleton (very high volume) He did the triplet therapy, which lowered his PSA to 0.4 (January 2023). Scans afterwards stated
Hey guys, I got a question regarding my dad. He was diagnosed in summer 2022 with stage 4, Gleason 4+4, PSA of 122 and many osteoblastic bone metastases throughout the whole skeleton (very high volume) He did the triplet therapy, which lowered his PSA to 0.4 (January 2023). Scans afterwards stated
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Janux immunotherapy drug (JANX007) for mCRPC
Are folks familiar with this treatment, JANX007? If something like this were rolled out, how widespread could it be given? I'm not very familiar with immunotherapy treatments. https://investors.januxrx.com/investor-media/news/news-details/2024/Janux-Announces-Encouraging-Safety-and-Efficacy-Data-in-Ongoing-Dose-Escalation-Trials-for-PSMAxCD3
Are folks familiar with this treatment, JANX007? If something like this were rolled out, how widespread could it be given? I'm not very familiar with immunotherapy treatments. https://investors.januxrx.com/investor-media/news/news-details/2024/Janux-Announces-Encouraging-Safety-and-Efficacy-Data-in-Ongoing-Dose-Escalation-Trials-for-PSMAxCD3
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
Understanding the Threat of Micrometastases (also known as Minimal Residual Disease) in Prostate Cancer or Don't sweat the small stuff
Greetings followers of FPC; It is time to set things straight in regards to the oligometastatic state in prostate caner. Posters will tell you that it does not exist because of micrometastases. So let's take a look at micrometastases first. The dreaded micrometastases.....the ultimate death sentence
Greetings followers of FPC; It is time to set things straight in regards to the oligometastatic state in prostate caner. Posters will tell you that it does not exist because of micrometastases. So let's take a look at micrometastases first. The dreaded micrometastases.....the ultimate death sentence
NPfisherman
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Fight Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Did the Prostate Biopsy Pick Up What the MRI Missed? Or was it a Newer Developed Lesion
Back at the end of March (2024) I had an MRI which according to my urologist indicated 2 suspect areas he called "lesions." Two months later, at the end of May (2024), I had a prostate biopsy which after it was over, I was told (by assistant helping with procedure) there were 3 suspect
Back at the end of March (2024) I had an MRI which according to my urologist indicated 2 suspect areas he called "lesions." Two months later, at the end of May (2024), I had a prostate biopsy which after it was over, I was told (by assistant helping with procedure) there were 3 suspect
back2health
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Epigenetic therapy (decitabine) shows promise for endocrine-resistant breast cancer
Using a low dose of the epigenetic therapy drug decitabine, which is currently used to treat some blood cancers, the researchers significantly suppressed the growth of endocrine resistant breast tumours in mice and increased survival time by 90%. The finding, which will be tested in a future Phase I
Using a low dose of the epigenetic therapy drug decitabine, which is currently used to treat some blood cancers, the researchers significantly suppressed the growth of endocrine resistant breast tumours in mice and increased survival time by 90%. The finding, which will be tested in a future Phase I
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6 months ago
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