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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 đź‘Ź 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 đź‘Ź 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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Tumor Markers Trodelvy
Has anyone experienced tumor markers rising after 1st cycle of trodelvy?! Did they go back down after next cycle. Doc told me they could rise due to new chemo regimen and then they go back down because of tumor markers were overloaded. I’m a little worried. Internet says “Chemotherapy treatment can
Has anyone experienced tumor markers rising after 1st cycle of trodelvy?! Did they go back down after next cycle. Doc told me they could rise due to new chemo regimen and then they go back down because of tumor markers were overloaded. I’m a little worried. Internet says “Chemotherapy treatment can
MBorne1
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
5 months ago
Imbalance Issues from CLL treatment?
Hello, I live in Minnesota and was diagnosed with CLL in Oct 2022 and my oncologist at the Masonic Cancer Center put me on the O and V treatment which started in Dec 2022. I finished the O in May 2023 and the V in Dec 2023. Latest blood test has all my counts in the normal range except Abs Lymphocytes
Hello, I live in Minnesota and was diagnosed with CLL in Oct 2022 and my oncologist at the Masonic Cancer Center put me on the O and V treatment which started in Dec 2022. I finished the O in May 2023 and the V in Dec 2023. Latest blood test has all my counts in the normal range except Abs Lymphocytes
tenniselbowz
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CLL America Support
5 months 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
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
We might for the first time really be thinking of cures of cancer’
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/we-might-first-time-really-be-thinking-cures-cancer#msdynttrid=JdeyNzK9W1EXarzbI4PfjSKrxGZAlLluHGFLOcFqJyM When Max Wicha, M.D., was starting his career, oncology did not come highly recommended. "When I first got into this field about 40 years ago, I went
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/we-might-first-time-really-be-thinking-cures-cancer#msdynttrid=JdeyNzK9W1EXarzbI4PfjSKrxGZAlLluHGFLOcFqJyM When Max Wicha, M.D., was starting his career, oncology did not come highly recommended. "When I first got into this field about 40 years ago, I went
KocoPr
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
Post 2nd line chemo options
Hi everyone. I was hoping I could ask for some information. I am supporting my Mum (76) who was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer almost two years ago, initially thought was stage 3c and as it had affected a lymph node it was then upgraded to stage 4. She was treated with Paclitaxel and carboplatin
Hi everyone. I was hoping I could ask for some information. I am supporting my Mum (76) who was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer almost two years ago, initially thought was stage 3c and as it had affected a lymph node it was then upgraded to stage 4. She was treated with Paclitaxel and carboplatin
SupportingmyMum
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My Ovacome
5 months ago
7 days from BMT
Hi all, I know it's been a while since I posted. I just wanted to let you all know that I'm 7 days from transplant, and just had my first lot of chemo today. I will admit I'm scared that this won't work and I'll have done it all for nothing. I've been told my odds are good with a 10/10 sibbling match
Hi all, I know it's been a while since I posted. I just wanted to let you all know that I'm 7 days from transplant, and just had my first lot of chemo today. I will admit I'm scared that this won't work and I'll have done it all for nothing. I've been told my odds are good with a 10/10 sibbling match
Sagiegirl
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MPN Voice
5 months ago
Cabazitaxel - memory issues?
Anyone had "memory issues" with chemo? My oncologists disagree with each other on the risk of memory issues for me at age 73. I had some "normal" transient "brain fog" at age 66 with docetaxel. My memory is as good as it was decades ago. I don't see anything online about cabazitaxel causing memory issues
Anyone had "memory issues" with chemo? My oncologists disagree with each other on the risk of memory issues for me at age 73. I had some "normal" transient "brain fog" at age 66 with docetaxel. My memory is as good as it was decades ago. I don't see anything online about cabazitaxel causing memory issues
ron_bucher
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
I have liver cirrhosis and don't drink with a husband who drinks heavily.
In 2017 I was referred to a hepatologist by my rheumatologist to investigate Vasculitis of the Liver. Was told I would get a liver biopsy. Still waiting!! December 2017 diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer resulting in surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy. from 2011 I have had abnormal LFT'S and this
In 2017 I was referred to a hepatologist by my rheumatologist to investigate Vasculitis of the Liver. Was told I would get a liver biopsy. Still waiting!! December 2017 diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer resulting in surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy. from 2011 I have had abnormal LFT'S and this
Mcclean33
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British Liver Trust
5 months ago
stage 3b/c inoperable non small cell lung cancer. Cannot tolerate durvalumab, (pneumonitis) No mutations - any hope?
hi, Im 57 and was diagnosed with inoperable non small cell lung cancer in October 2022. Since then Ive adopted a dairy, gluten & sugar free diet , organic only & prinipally vegan. I take millions of supplements a day plus Chinese traditional Medicine. I’ve had 3 rounds of chemo, then combined radio
hi, Im 57 and was diagnosed with inoperable non small cell lung cancer in October 2022. Since then Ive adopted a dairy, gluten & sugar free diet , organic only & prinipally vegan. I take millions of supplements a day plus Chinese traditional Medicine. I’ve had 3 rounds of chemo, then combined radio
ohayeai
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
5 months ago
Things have taken a turn for the worse
Where we left off: Part 2: https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/150427924/thank-you-everybody-part-2 Where we are: So the pain continued after the second visit and as per plan I checked myself into emergency. Excellent service in and out in three hours. During that time they ran
Where we left off: Part 2: https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/150427924/thank-you-everybody-part-2 Where we are: So the pain continued after the second visit and as per plan I checked myself into emergency. Excellent service in and out in three hours. During that time they ran
skiingfiend
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
carbo/gem chemo
I’ve just been told today I have recurrence and go back in 6 weeks to see my oncologist to see when treatment will start. I’ve read conflicting things about hair loss, my onc said I will only get some thinning to my hair…but I’ve read quite the opposite and that I will have total hair loss. I’ve already
I’ve just been told today I have recurrence and go back in 6 weeks to see my oncologist to see when treatment will start. I’ve read conflicting things about hair loss, my onc said I will only get some thinning to my hair…but I’ve read quite the opposite and that I will have total hair loss. I’ve already
sarah040866
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My Ovacome
5 months ago
High BLood Pressure, Kidney failure, cause discovered
Super high blood pressure, average 180/110 past two years. OVer 10 different BP meds failed to reduce BP. Kidney GFR dropped from upper 50s two years ago to 22 last week in hospital. After hospital and fluids back up to 31. Kidney biopsy last November showed protein crystals in kidneys. Bone
Super high blood pressure, average 180/110 past two years. OVer 10 different BP meds failed to reduce BP. Kidney GFR dropped from upper 50s two years ago to 22 last week in hospital. After hospital and fluids back up to 31. Kidney biopsy last November showed protein crystals in kidneys. Bone
phebamom
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High Blood Pressure Support
5 months ago
IS THIS A PATTERN???? Thoughts and helpful ideas to guide a path
Diagnosed Gleason 9 advanced, PSA 19, mets in pelvis(maybe more???)Had 6 x chemo ,5 X radio to prostate, ADT through out.PSA was down to 0.08 at one point.1 MARCH23 0.29 25 MAY23 0.08 NOV23 0.12 05 DEC23 0.25 12 FEB24 0.44 started feeling bouts of unreasonable tiredness, think maybe active cancer???
Diagnosed Gleason 9 advanced, PSA 19, mets in pelvis(maybe more???)Had 6 x chemo ,5 X radio to prostate, ADT through out.PSA was down to 0.08 at one point.1 MARCH23 0.29 25 MAY23 0.08 NOV23 0.12 05 DEC23 0.25 12 FEB24 0.44 started feeling bouts of unreasonable tiredness, think maybe active cancer???
Mrtroxely
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
treatment without surgery
hi, I’m new on here. First sorry to read and see what you are all going through, you are all very strong and brave. It’s my mum that has ovarian cancer stage 4, had 6 rounds of chemo then surgery - however the surgeon couldn’t operate as there was too much cancer to remove. My question is, has anyone
hi, I’m new on here. First sorry to read and see what you are all going through, you are all very strong and brave. It’s my mum that has ovarian cancer stage 4, had 6 rounds of chemo then surgery - however the surgeon couldn’t operate as there was too much cancer to remove. My question is, has anyone
Holsgram
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My Ovacome
5 months ago
Diagnosed under 55
I’m looking specifically for men and partners of men who were diagnosed with de novo stage four prostate cancer at their initial diagnosis. The treatments are different and unfortunately so it the overall outlook. The younger men are diagnosed with PCa, the more aggressive the cancer tends to be.
I’m looking specifically for men and partners of men who were diagnosed with de novo stage four prostate cancer at their initial diagnosis. The treatments are different and unfortunately so it the overall outlook. The younger men are diagnosed with PCa, the more aggressive the cancer tends to be.
Vegasborn
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
Anybody with good results on Xeloda?
I was on Ibrance and Letrozole, then Verzenio and Faslodex and then Orserdu. Since Orserdu now failed, the next plan is Xeloda. I read here some reports about some bad side effects. My oncologist at Dana Farber gave me some choices and indicated that in my situation, Xeloda might be best. The
I was on Ibrance and Letrozole, then Verzenio and Faslodex and then Orserdu. Since Orserdu now failed, the next plan is Xeloda. I read here some reports about some bad side effects. My oncologist at Dana Farber gave me some choices and indicated that in my situation, Xeloda might be best. The
SMPG
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
5 months ago
Questions for those currently on or have tried Olaparib or Rucaparib PARP inhibitors. Recently published study on Rucaparib.
For those of you who have tried or are on PARP inhibitors, which one did you use and at what point did you use them? Was it before chemo or after chemo? Did insurance cover the cost? Looking at the NCCN guidelines, which my husband's MO refers to often, they suggest Olaparib (Lynparrza) before chemo
For those of you who have tried or are on PARP inhibitors, which one did you use and at what point did you use them? Was it before chemo or after chemo? Did insurance cover the cost? Looking at the NCCN guidelines, which my husband's MO refers to often, they suggest Olaparib (Lynparrza) before chemo
mrssnappy
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
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