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Regional or metastatic? Proton + ADT +???
PSA was 3.7 in 9/2019, 5.15 in 9/20, 8.18 in 12/20, and 10.43 before
Degarelix
injection 1/28/21.
PSA was 3.7 in 9/2019, 5.15 in 9/20, 8.18 in 12/20, and 10.43 before
Degarelix
injection 1/28/21.
KAgolf
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Looking for hope and Inspiration from your stories.
He had two hormone injections 2 weeks ago (
degarelix
) . I plan on getting more information on treatments after his biopsy results come through. Which he had on the same day as he started his HT. I led to believe he will have this HT alongside Chemo.
He had two hormone injections 2 weeks ago (
degarelix
) . I plan on getting more information on treatments after his biopsy results come through. Which he had on the same day as he started his HT. I led to believe he will have this HT alongside Chemo.
Jordanh97
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Firmagon (Degarelix) injections - my nurse's tricks
One fellow here had reported problems at his injection site, due to Firmagon (
Degarelix
). I have these injections monthly in my stomach area, and I don't have such big problems; so last week, I asked my nurse, "What are your tricks?"
One fellow here had reported problems at his injection site, due to Firmagon (
Degarelix
). I have these injections monthly in my stomach area, and I don't have such big problems; so last week, I asked my nurse, "What are your tricks?"
A0007720
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
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IMPROVED RESPONSE TO ADT thanks to you all and your feedback
Switched from 6-month Lupron depot shots to monthly
Degarelix
shots. (
Degarelix
is only available in 1 month shots).
Degarelix
does NOT give me the brain fog that Lupron used to give. Increased my Lexapro (depression medicine) from 10 mg to 20 mg daily. Exercising 6 days per week, instead of 4.
Switched from 6-month Lupron depot shots to monthly
Degarelix
shots. (
Degarelix
is only available in 1 month shots).
Degarelix
does NOT give me the brain fog that Lupron used to give. Increased my Lexapro (depression medicine) from 10 mg to 20 mg daily. Exercising 6 days per week, instead of 4.
A0007720
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Muscle pain from ADT
I am using Firmagon/
degarelix
. In one study, albeit a bit dated it´s from 2011 havn´t found anything newer, Leuprolide is found to give less body pain than Firmagon with a p-value of just 0.006.
I am using Firmagon/
degarelix
. In one study, albeit a bit dated it´s from 2011 havn´t found anything newer, Leuprolide is found to give less body pain than Firmagon with a p-value of just 0.006.
Purple-Bike
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Best ways for dealing with ADT side effects?
I've been on ADT for 14 3/4 months. (1st month was
Degarelix
, then 12 months Lupron, now back to
Degarelix
). I want to try to reach 24 months of ADT. I know of the Nabid study thanks to Tall (Heroic, Generous, Knowledgeable) Allen, but want to attain 2 years minimum of ADT.
I've been on ADT for 14 3/4 months. (1st month was
Degarelix
, then 12 months Lupron, now back to
Degarelix
). I want to try to reach 24 months of ADT. I know of the Nabid study thanks to Tall (Heroic, Generous, Knowledgeable) Allen, but want to attain 2 years minimum of ADT.
A0007720
in
Prostate Cancer Network
4 years ago
6 MONTHLY UPDATE.
Prognosed Treatment •
Degarelix
80 mg (monthly) •Denosumab 120 mg (monthly) •Abiraterone 1000 mg (Daily) •Prednisone 05 mg ( Daily ) If any one has any suggestions/ comments , to make they are welcome. 😀😀
Prognosed Treatment •
Degarelix
80 mg (monthly) •Denosumab 120 mg (monthly) •Abiraterone 1000 mg (Daily) •Prednisone 05 mg ( Daily ) If any one has any suggestions/ comments , to make they are welcome. 😀😀
doklam2017
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
PSA question
I started
Degarelix
on Nov 13 and Abiraterone about 3 weeks later. Would probably have started later but traveling forced a slightly different schedule than originally planned. I just got the results of a PSA test done yesterday. It is about 11 compared to the previous one before ADT of about 115.
I started
Degarelix
on Nov 13 and Abiraterone about 3 weeks later. Would probably have started later but traveling forced a slightly different schedule than originally planned. I just got the results of a PSA test done yesterday. It is about 11 compared to the previous one before ADT of about 115.
spencoid2
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
4 years ago
Developments since July 2020
However they have recommended that Instead of Monthly Dose of
Degarelix
(Firmagon), I may switch to Lupron 22.5 mg , as a once in three months dose. May I seek your comments on this please. 😀
However they have recommended that Instead of Monthly Dose of
Degarelix
(Firmagon), I may switch to Lupron 22.5 mg , as a once in three months dose. May I seek your comments on this please. 😀
doklam2017
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Kidney function issues?
He is on Androgen Suppression Therapy, taking
Degarelix
injections once a month and daily oral medications of abiraterone & prednisone, and PSA levels have come down from 229 to 1.3.
He is on Androgen Suppression Therapy, taking
Degarelix
injections once a month and daily oral medications of abiraterone & prednisone, and PSA levels have come down from 229 to 1.3.
ABPW
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Advice and Opinions would be great.
So we have done triple hormone therapy Bicalutamide (which we stopped a few years back)
Degarelix
and Zytiga are also not suppressing a PSA rise now which is currently 61. It has been as high as 433 about 9 years ago. We got several years out of the above. He is still asymptomatic.
So we have done triple hormone therapy Bicalutamide (which we stopped a few years back)
Degarelix
and Zytiga are also not suppressing a PSA rise now which is currently 61. It has been as high as 433 about 9 years ago. We got several years out of the above. He is still asymptomatic.
taylor123
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Update: A choice between 2 clinical trials as of yesterday afternoon. 1. AMG 509 and 2. Cocktail of 4 immunotherapy drugs.
I will continue with monthly
Degarelix
injections. I hope to hear some opinions on the antibodies and agents involved. I will share what I find out. Thanks Philly
I will continue with monthly
Degarelix
injections. I hope to hear some opinions on the antibodies and agents involved. I will share what I find out. Thanks Philly
Philly13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Can high ALP indicate therapy before bone mets are confirmed?
I am on Firmagon/
degarelix
+ Bicalutamid now. Any thoughts on whether additional treatment is warranted now, to be proactive, even though the mets are not 100 % confirmed? I understand bone mets should be hit heavy and early, but is it wrong to do so before they are fully confirmed?
I am on Firmagon/
degarelix
+ Bicalutamid now. Any thoughts on whether additional treatment is warranted now, to be proactive, even though the mets are not 100 % confirmed? I understand bone mets should be hit heavy and early, but is it wrong to do so before they are fully confirmed?
Purple-Bike
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
ADT...Eligard vs. Degarelix?
She seems to be looking at Eligard or
Degarelix
. Any comments? Other preferences based on fewer side effects balanced with effectiveness?
She seems to be looking at Eligard or
Degarelix
. Any comments? Other preferences based on fewer side effects balanced with effectiveness?
JPnSD
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
1st Firmagon/Degarelix Shots.
I received my first Firmagon shots (2) on Monday 10/19/2020. Three days in and the pain is still very much present from the red swollen hard pot belly that resulted. Not sure I can face this monthly for 2-3 years, even if 1 shot going forward. Is the first treatment the worst from the large dose?
I received my first Firmagon shots (2) on Monday 10/19/2020. Three days in and the pain is still very much present from the red swollen hard pot belly that resulted. Not sure I can face this monthly for 2-3 years, even if 1 shot going forward. Is the first treatment the worst from the large dose?
JRPnSD
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
2 months Firmagon...then 30 days Salvage Radiation?
At this point...the consensus (URO, RO and MO) is to do 2 months of Firmagon/
Degarelix
ADT (starts Monday)....and THEN do 30 days of SRT...and continue ADT for 2-3 years. They say that 2 months ADT is needed to "sensitize" the cancer cells.
At this point...the consensus (URO, RO and MO) is to do 2 months of Firmagon/
Degarelix
ADT (starts Monday)....and THEN do 30 days of SRT...and continue ADT for 2-3 years. They say that 2 months ADT is needed to "sensitize" the cancer cells.
JPnSD
in
Prostate Cancer Network
4 years ago
Monthly co-pay costs for Firmagon/Degarelix shots on Medicare Advantage vs Regular Medicare USA?
I start monthly Firmagon injections (2-3 years estimated) next week and my Medicare advantage program just informed me that the monthly co-pay for this drug will be $429 ($5148/year). I was under the impression that drugs administered by a doctor didn't fall under drugs but treatment...and therefore
I start monthly Firmagon injections (2-3 years estimated) next week and my Medicare advantage program just informed me that the monthly co-pay for this drug will be $429 ($5148/year). I was under the impression that drugs administered by a doctor didn't fall under drugs but treatment...and therefore
JPnSD
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Orchiectomy--any considerations that might be overlooked?
It has been suggested to me that I reconsider an orchiectomy (versus first-line ADT) after opting for
degarelix
, then lupron for the last few years.
It has been suggested to me that I reconsider an orchiectomy (versus first-line ADT) after opting for
degarelix
, then lupron for the last few years.
cigafred
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
Newly Diagnosed - Advanced Stg Prostrate Cancer.
Started wit ADT (
Degarelix
) and Abiraterone with Prednisone since Ist July 2020. My PSA readings ----25 Jun 2020---258, 27 July2020---7.8, 25 Aug 2020---2.8. I have undergone tests for BRACA 1 & 2 yesterday and the results are awaited.
Started wit ADT (
Degarelix
) and Abiraterone with Prednisone since Ist July 2020. My PSA readings ----25 Jun 2020---258, 27 July2020---7.8, 25 Aug 2020---2.8. I have undergone tests for BRACA 1 & 2 yesterday and the results are awaited.
doklam2017
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
University California-Los Angeles have launched Phase Two Clinical Trial Of Degarelix To Treat Only Male COVID-19 Patients
Question: How long does it take for
degarelix
to be completely flushed out of the body after just one injection?
Question: How long does it take for
degarelix
to be completely flushed out of the body after just one injection?
kryciakrycia
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
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