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Hi all Well we finally got to see a specialist. They did a bone marrow biopsy which showed 50% CLL infiltration on top of the pancytopenia. They have suggested treatment with Venetoclax only which they have said may reduce the frequency of transfusions which is currently weekly. I have only ever

Hi everyone and thanks for all your help so far. As the chemo has now stopped working for Martin we are looking for any other options that might be available to give him more time. His MO has organised a liquid biopsy to see if there are any mutations that could be treated, which might help. We

This information is relevant for US members : I am glad to announce that I was approved for SSDI (Social Security Disability Benefits) in less than 5 months. It would probably have been approved in 3 months if I had responded to additional information promptly. Note that this was approved through

Recently there has been a number of posts and subsequent responses from members of Fight Prostate Cancer on Bipolar Androgen Therapy. This very recent UroToday video (see link) in which Professor Samuel Denmeade is interviewed by Alicia Morgans might be of interest to some on this forum. In the

I'm so sorry to bother everyone again, it's just that I have [yet another] question. My liver and spleen are enlarged as a result of my cirrhosis - by not drinking, exercising and eating cleanly, is there any chance of the liver and spleen shrinking back to close to the size they should be? Thank you

Hi Guys, Greetings to all. Just Joined this board. The last PSA test which I did which led to my diagnosis was 21. Bone Mets and Gleason 9. Had a biopsy done 3 weeks ago. Started Oral Orgovyx tablets 2 weeks ago. My question is for how long would a Transrectal prostate biopsy affect

Greetings FPC Forum Dwellers, Marnie passed me some solid information on the APCCC...and it is all about testosterone... I got you looking now !!! First, the warmup with a case study and the message that when it comes to testosterone recovery, short term ADT can take 18 months and long term ADT to 2

I do hope that I’ll be able to help others on this forum, even just with a few encouraging words. As a new member I do feel it’s welcoming and supportive. I was diagnosed with Ascites in Feb this year. The doctor sent me home with lactose (just explaining was for constipation) and an appointment was

seems my hands started hurting within days after starting taper from 5 to 4 mgs of pred, coincidence? i have been on 4 mgs now over a month or so, since pred is anti inflammatory, considering the 4 mg increase for few days to see if pain relieved, but even if it is arthrits wouldnt increase help with

Radio 4 currently has a series by Dr Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy. The third episode deals with exercising in the cold. One of his conclusions is that people who run reasonable distances for fun (as opposed to marathons, ultra runners, professionals) have their best performance at around 10-11C. Well

My PSA at time of the cancer diagnosis was 5.56. Being in the hospital right now with several meds surging through me, the PSA is at 348.00. Is this a normal reaction?

hi Forgot to mention… I’ve been taking multivitamins which obviously contain iodine, as I’ve just been diagnosed with overactive thyroid should I stop taking them?? Not yet on medication I'm currently waiting for carbimazole prescription.

I was diagnosed with decompensated liver cirrhosis a few months ago. I came out of hospital about a month ago, from Ascites, jaundice and pneumonia. I am extremely upset by this and very scared. I have completely stopped drinking since my time in hospital. I could barely walk after leaving hospital

Hello everyone. I have just found this site, so unfamiliar with posting protocol. Briefly. I was diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer (bones) in January, 2023 (thought I just needed to stock up on antacids). February, 2023 prescribed Apalutamide plus Trelstar. Ceased being effective April

Diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer in January, 2023. Prescribed Apalutamide plus Trelstar in February, 2023. Ceased being effective in April, 2024. Recently began Radium223 (Xofigo) treatment. Not sure if I will continue with Xofigo.

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My husband has only ever had regular nuclear bone scan and CT. PSA is now rising over 6 months from .45 to.9. At what PSA level would repeat scans be likely to image progression? I am aware of PSMA and this might come down the line but currently from what I read from TA and others is that we need comparable

Once again I am asking for any information that can be provided from this great group. Would appreciate any information for Jevtana treatment. At doctor's appt yesterday, my husband's hemoglobin had decreased to 7.6 and he had to have a blood transfusion. His Alkaline Phosphatase went up again.

Ok, it's one fascinating subject, especially if we use the word microbiome! Consider that the study was carried out on murine models but also on humans, so there are some interesting findings. In a small small nutshell (but I suggest you to read the whole article, at least the introduction and the conclusions

Phase II trial exploring the combination of enzalutamide with five alpha-reductase inhibitors (ARIs) for castrate-sensitive prostate cancer. Driven by observations from geriatric oncology, the study seeks alternatives to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for older, frail men who struggle with its side