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The doctor says it will either be Zytiga or
chemotherapy
. I am lost. Should I push for
chemotherapy
first?
The doctor says it will either be Zytiga or
chemotherapy
. I am lost. Should I push for
chemotherapy
first?
BlueF
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Hello, I am currently suffer from extreme health anxiety over the fear that my skin cancer will reoccur. I have had three small spots of skin cancer removed in the last year and at 45 I’m terrified that I won’t live much longer. None of them have been melanoma, so that is a little good news. And
Hello, I am currently suffer from extreme health anxiety over the fear that my skin cancer will reoccur. I have had three small spots of skin cancer removed in the last year and at 45 I’m terrified that I won’t live much longer. None of them have been melanoma, so that is a little good news. And
OCDneedshelp
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Anxiety and Depression Support
1 month ago
Any insight into # platinum chemo cycles?
So I'm about to start cisplatinum + etoposide chemo cycles on wed. next week for NECP/SCCP. The first irritant I have of which I'm sure will not be the only one is: I have no idea what the treatment plan is, I don't know how many cycles I'm scheduled for and what the treatment goal is. Researching
So I'm about to start cisplatinum + etoposide chemo cycles on wed. next week for NECP/SCCP. The first irritant I have of which I'm sure will not be the only one is: I have no idea what the treatment plan is, I don't know how many cycles I'm scheduled for and what the treatment goal is. Researching
skiingfiend
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
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Anemia
I've been dealing with anemia since I was on Xeloda which stopped working. The next chemo my onc tried was the worst and I spent most of January sitting in a chair, because all the side effects made my anemia a lot worse. I stopped the last chemo, but I'm still dealing with the anemia. Has anyone
I've been dealing with anemia since I was on Xeloda which stopped working. The next chemo my onc tried was the worst and I spent most of January sitting in a chair, because all the side effects made my anemia a lot worse. I stopped the last chemo, but I'm still dealing with the anemia. Has anyone
Antares12
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 month ago
2 months on Olaparib and my CA125 has risen
I started taking Olaparib about 2 months ago. The first month was pretty rough but the second month much better. When I started Olaparib, my CA-125 was 19 about 5 weeks after my 6 rounds of chemo after being in remission for about 6 years. I responded really well to the chemo (I am BRAC2) and I was
I started taking Olaparib about 2 months ago. The first month was pretty rough but the second month much better. When I started Olaparib, my CA-125 was 19 about 5 weeks after my 6 rounds of chemo after being in remission for about 6 years. I responded really well to the chemo (I am BRAC2) and I was
Chanterelle
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My Ovacome
1 month ago
Xeloda Anxiety
I was supposed to begin Xeloda today. For some reason, I am paranoid. First, I'm thinking my dose is too high. I weigh 168 pounds, 5’4” and my team has me scheduled to take 2000 mg twice a day. I think that’s a lot. Anyone else similar in size to me taking this high of a dose? Am I just paranoid. I
I was supposed to begin Xeloda today. For some reason, I am paranoid. First, I'm thinking my dose is too high. I weigh 168 pounds, 5’4” and my team has me scheduled to take 2000 mg twice a day. I think that’s a lot. Anyone else similar in size to me taking this high of a dose? Am I just paranoid. I
CTGirl1962
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 month ago
Feel so ill with 3rd chemo round 😫
I am feeling really sorry for myself I'm going to be honest, this is so tough. 3rd round was 6 days ago, and I don't know what to do with myself. I feel low & tearful. I don't know what to eat or drink, go from hot to freezing cold & every part of me hurts. Just want to feel better 🙏
I am feeling really sorry for myself I'm going to be honest, this is so tough. 3rd round was 6 days ago, and I don't know what to do with myself. I feel low & tearful. I don't know what to eat or drink, go from hot to freezing cold & every part of me hurts. Just want to feel better 🙏
Kazzh
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My Ovacome
1 month ago
Need your advice please
For the last 60 years I have been a vigilant weight watcher, daily exerciser and have watched my calorie intake. When I commenced treatment for my Essential Thrombocytosis in January 2021, my weight was 53.5kg. Three years later this has ballooned to 60.3kg, despite my efforts to control any
For the last 60 years I have been a vigilant weight watcher, daily exerciser and have watched my calorie intake. When I commenced treatment for my Essential Thrombocytosis in January 2021, my weight was 53.5kg. Three years later this has ballooned to 60.3kg, despite my efforts to control any
Goosebumps52
in
MPN Voice
1 month ago
90 Days to live - Day 82 - Feb 20, 2024
So on Tuesday Feb 13, 2024 my MO gave me 90 days to live if I didn't start chemo immediately. https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/150538937/things-have-taken-a-turn-for-the-worse I thought I'd chronicle what 90 days to live looks like, how do I spend my time, how do I feel. My
So on Tuesday Feb 13, 2024 my MO gave me 90 days to live if I didn't start chemo immediately. https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/150538937/things-have-taken-a-turn-for-the-worse I thought I'd chronicle what 90 days to live looks like, how do I spend my time, how do I feel. My
skiingfiend
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
PSA not dropping with cabazitaxel
See my profile for history. Have had 8 good years after Docitaxal, Lupron and 4 years of Zytiga. But mets's started up again in May, 2023. PSA went up to 36. Took 5 rounds of Docitaxal but not working. PSA 46 in December. MO prognosis is 1-1.5 yrs. Switched to cabazitaxel but after 3 rounds PSA is now
See my profile for history. Have had 8 good years after Docitaxal, Lupron and 4 years of Zytiga. But mets's started up again in May, 2023. PSA went up to 36. Took 5 rounds of Docitaxal but not working. PSA 46 in December. MO prognosis is 1-1.5 yrs. Switched to cabazitaxel but after 3 rounds PSA is now
westjl2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Diagnosed almost 3 years ago
I am a 70 year old diagnosed in 8/21 with G9 on biopsy with initial imaging negative for metastatic disease. Underwent RP in 10/21 with seminal vesicle involvement. A few sampled nodes were negative. 5 months after surgery PSA climbed to 0.39 from 0.016 in first post op test. PSMA PET revealed a solitary
I am a 70 year old diagnosed in 8/21 with G9 on biopsy with initial imaging negative for metastatic disease. Underwent RP in 10/21 with seminal vesicle involvement. A few sampled nodes were negative. 5 months after surgery PSA climbed to 0.39 from 0.016 in first post op test. PSMA PET revealed a solitary
Retireddoc
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Struggling with antibiotics on chemo
Hi all, following chemo last week I then started with cellulitis infection in my leg. I began taking co-amoxiclav antibiotics but found i couldn’t take them orally due to sickness. On Saturday ended up in a &e having injectable antibiotics. They sent me home with the same pills and told me to take
Hi all, following chemo last week I then started with cellulitis infection in my leg. I began taking co-amoxiclav antibiotics but found i couldn’t take them orally due to sickness. On Saturday ended up in a &e having injectable antibiotics. They sent me home with the same pills and told me to take
Lyndy
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My Ovacome
1 month ago
biochemical recurrence after RP. +post leukemia
RP surgery 3/2020. Psa levels stable less than .01 for two years. 6/23 thru 12/23 levels have been .18 to .41. Complication 8/22 diagnosed with AML Leukemia. 5 rounds of chemo and a bone marrow transplant on 1/5/2023. Leukemia is now in complete remission, my blood dna is my donor’s - 40 year
RP surgery 3/2020. Psa levels stable less than .01 for two years. 6/23 thru 12/23 levels have been .18 to .41. Complication 8/22 diagnosed with AML Leukemia. 5 rounds of chemo and a bone marrow transplant on 1/5/2023. Leukemia is now in complete remission, my blood dna is my donor’s - 40 year
junkwerc
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Prostate Cancer Network
1 month ago
Father’s CRPCa Failed chemo (Cabazitaxel,Docetaxel) and Failed LU177
Father’s current Age: 78 At age 70, Diagnosed with Pca in 2015 after seeing initial PSA as ~ 270. 2015 - 2019 - BICALUTAMIDE - Failed 2019 - 2020 - Radiation- Ineffective 2020 Oct - 2021 October - Zytiga (Aberiterone) - Failed - PSA 98 2021 Dec - 2022 Apr - Docetaxel- Ineffective - PSA 120 2022
Father’s current Age: 78 At age 70, Diagnosed with Pca in 2015 after seeing initial PSA as ~ 270. 2015 - 2019 - BICALUTAMIDE - Failed 2019 - 2020 - Radiation- Ineffective 2020 Oct - 2021 October - Zytiga (Aberiterone) - Failed - PSA 98 2021 Dec - 2022 Apr - Docetaxel- Ineffective - PSA 120 2022
Vishwa1890
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
urethral constriction
Had chemo and then cystectomy 10 years ago. Last few years, kidney stones then UTIs, until lithotripsy for the stones. But have urethral constriction, so every 4 month I have stents put through my stoma. Has anyone heard of, or had the procedure done for the constriction using Optilume? Supposedly
Had chemo and then cystectomy 10 years ago. Last few years, kidney stones then UTIs, until lithotripsy for the stones. But have urethral constriction, so every 4 month I have stents put through my stoma. Has anyone heard of, or had the procedure done for the constriction using Optilume? Supposedly
Phillip46
in
Kidney Disease
1 month ago
High volume, advanced metastatic prostate cancer
Hello. I am looking for guidance. My dad (now 81) was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at the initial point of diagnosis in the ER on 10/25/2022. It had spread to 8 bones and was all over his spine, hip, base of skull, etc, but also as far as the base of the skull, and shoulder. His PSA was
Hello. I am looking for guidance. My dad (now 81) was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at the initial point of diagnosis in the ER on 10/25/2022. It had spread to 8 bones and was all over his spine, hip, base of skull, etc, but also as far as the base of the skull, and shoulder. His PSA was
lgutman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Lowered CA125 and a nugget of hope 🙏
After 2 chemo sessions of carbo & taxol plus Avastin, my blood test level has reduced from 750 to 586 which is the first positive news I have received since diagnosis mid December 👏 it has given me a huge boost! My CT scan is Tuesday 20 Feb to see if my huge mass has shrunk enough for surgery, if so
After 2 chemo sessions of carbo & taxol plus Avastin, my blood test level has reduced from 750 to 586 which is the first positive news I have received since diagnosis mid December 👏 it has given me a huge boost! My CT scan is Tuesday 20 Feb to see if my huge mass has shrunk enough for surgery, if so
Kazzh
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My Ovacome
1 month ago
prostate met to esophagus
on the road for 9 years. Short story.. biopsy 4+3. Surg. Found in margins, pelvic lymphs. PSA 3 after. C11 found in lymph in chest. Chemo, then zytiga, Lupron, then 37 radiation, and meds then meds a year. Non detectable NED 7 years no meds tx 6 years. PSA started going up, slowly, bout 18 mo
on the road for 9 years. Short story.. biopsy 4+3. Surg. Found in margins, pelvic lymphs. PSA 3 after. C11 found in lymph in chest. Chemo, then zytiga, Lupron, then 37 radiation, and meds then meds a year. Non detectable NED 7 years no meds tx 6 years. PSA started going up, slowly, bout 18 mo
Kittenlover50
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
First post and learning as much as possible
Hi My husband is 59 and I have added as much info to my Bio as possible about him and this journey. We just found out yesterday that he is BRCA2 positive from blood germline testing. This is the first time I have posted but I have been reading everything several times a day for a few months now. He
Hi My husband is 59 and I have added as much info to my Bio as possible about him and this journey. We just found out yesterday that he is BRCA2 positive from blood germline testing. This is the first time I have posted but I have been reading everything several times a day for a few months now. He
positive-thinking
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
4th line palliative systemic options?
Oncologist phone call today was not the news we were hoping for.PSA had been at 20 past 4 months and hubby was diagnosed as stable. Monthly PSA blood work is done and this month PSA jumped to 29. Oncologist is sending hubby for another Bone and CT scan. She has suggested either abiraterone, clinical
Oncologist phone call today was not the news we were hoping for.PSA had been at 20 past 4 months and hubby was diagnosed as stable. Monthly PSA blood work is done and this month PSA jumped to 29. Oncologist is sending hubby for another Bone and CT scan. She has suggested either abiraterone, clinical
Docker53
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
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