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Behavioural therapy

Hi all. Update after a busy week meeting with MedOncs and RadOnc: —my very high risk PCa is now regional n1 with a 7mm pelvic sidewall node lesion (SUV 3.5) Because I’m not on Medicare, “it’s a coin flip” per my RO whether my insurance will cover the planned SBRT boost, since it’s not NCCN standard

Background.* Hashimotos, for which I take Bovine replacement "Metavive". I am allergic to Thyroxine and cannot tolerate Porcine. * Sjogren's. * 17 different food allergies. * Gall bladder issues. * HRT replacement. * Huge stress; mother very unwell post Covid / PMR & GCA, and other huge stress issues

My calendar is telling me that I've just completed 12 months of hormone therapy (prostap) and my PSA after radio and brachytherapy when last measured was 0.01. I'm nearly 77 and after 12 months, I'm really suffering from complete lack of energy, just getting out of bed in the morning is hard work, I

Onco has suggested Zometa as husband has been on ADT for several years. I am reluctant to throw another med at him if it's not definitely necessary. So would you recommend Dexa scan to check for problems before simply accepting Zometa? [Further info: He has never had bone mets show on regular nuclear

[i]This recent research paper in Nature is potentially ground-breaking for the understanding of essential mechanisms involved with bone health. It's findings are related to hormonal changes during the start of mid-pregnancy lactation and early newborn nurturing that could possibly lay the foundation

Guys...do not know how to connect this post to my previous ones..sorry. I'm also all over the place, forgive my ramblings! I have finally gotten hold of Dad's records. Nothing more NHS can do, so am looking at Turkey for Lu 177. I know this is an option, but want to literally exhaust anything in the

Started transdermal estradiol (0.0375 mg) in November 2023 to counter negative effects of ADT (relugolix and abiraterone) on bone density. Increased the estradiol to 0.075 mg in January 2024 which accelerated my gynecomastia. I asked my MO about using transdermal tamoxifen along with the estradiol to

Hi there, my first post here. I’m 61, Gleason 4+3, PI-RADS 5 lesion on L side of prostate with capsular invasion, likely seminal vesicle involvement and cribriform. 15 of 17 cores positive. Findings: —Primary tumor with SUV of 5.5 —7mm left side lymph node involvment with SUV of 3.5 —Bone lesion on

I had breast cancer in 1996. I was treated with a double mastectomy, hormonal therapy, and chemotherapy. I had no radiation. Now, in 2024, I have a metathesized breast cancer primarily in the bones with foci in my lungs, and thickening in my pleura. I feel fine, although my blood markers have been

Hi I recently posted about starting new hrt and experiencing nausea and loss of appetite. My symptoms were down to a UTI and kidney pain - so not down to new hrt - so mystery solved!!!! Lara

I have ER+ Her2- metastatic breast cancer. Tumors at in my spine, pelvis and a couple ribs. Up to this point in time I have been on Hormonal therapy regimens and the latest one (Orserdu) has failed. My Dr. is now suggesting Taxol (Paclitaxel) IV Chemo treatment. Anyone have experience with this drug?

I am BRAC2 positive with a G9 and mets to lungs. Started ADT March 23, two cycles of chemo last fall, currently on Nubeqa and Orgavix. Last PSA was .1. The nodules and lymph nodes are gone and I was turned down for radiation to the prostate. My diet is beyond clean, never thought I could do it, but I

Father, 86, Stage 4A prostate cancer has been treated under STAMPEDE Protocol since November 2022 including prostate + whole pelvic radiation completed March 2023 (history in bio). Had appointment with MO today - initial plan was for this to be last shot of Lupron while Zytiga would be continued for

I had a Prostatectomy in July 2020. My PSA was a 5.0 and my Gleason was 3+4. Cancer did not penetrate outer wall of gland. Decipher score was 64. Did Kegels and PT for incontinence....nothing helped and today still very much incontinent. In May 2022 my PSA began to steadily rise from undetectable for

Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me out with interpreting the results I've just obtained from Blue Horizons, please? Blood taken at 9am (earliest I could book nurse, as I failed to draw blood successfully myself), after fasting. I take 100mg Levothyroxine (in the night, well after and before

diagnosed in 2020 with Oligometastatic prostate cancer (1 spot detected on right ischium (hip)). Had prostate removed via surgery, did 39 radiation treatments to hip and prostate bed and took Lupron and Erleada . Stopped the hormone therapy in July 2022 (psa undetectable for 2 yrs). My psa in 2024

Good evening I’m looking for private message replies please on your recommended Endo’s in the North of England. Yorkshire and North East. Not many seem to be listed on Thyroid U.K. list. Someone open to combined therapy. Thank you! Look forward to hearing from you :)

Which has worse side effects : Bacalumatide or Lupron ?

Hi I’ve recently started 2 pumps of oestrogel per day. Has anyone else experienced strong nausea and loss of appetite when starting this? It is concerning me. Kind Regards Lara

My husband is in year 7 since RP and ADT Drugs, NUBEQA and Zytiga, all of which eventually failed. He is now having 6 rounds of Docetaxel … My question is: has anyone gone into a period of remission after being on Docetaxel? As of last Auxium scan mid June no visible spread into a major organ or bones