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SWITCHING ADT TREATMENTS

Hello, would like to get some feedback on switching from Firmagon to Lupron. Have been on firmagon and Erleada since 8/19. I have tolerated treatment well to this point. MO wants to start lupron this month.Hello, would like to get some feedback on switching from Firmagon to Lupron. Have been on firmagon and Erleada since 8/19. I have tolerated treatment well to this point. MO wants to start lupron this month.

Edclin Advanced Prostate Cancer

switch from FIRMAGON to ENANTON LP30

Take 5 mg of Tadalafil Now my Oncologist recommends switching from FIRMAGON to ENANTON LP30......every 6 months I am not convinced.....Should I stay with Firmagon or switch to ENANTON Any comments.....ThanksTake 5 mg of Tadalafil Now my Oncologist recommends switching from FIRMAGON to ENANTON LP30......every 6 months I am not convinced.....Should I stay with Firmagon or switch to ENANTON Any comments.....Thanks

Karmajiin Advanced Prostate Cancer

What are the pros and cons of intermittent vs. continuous ADT?

I’ve elected to take monthly Firmagon injections over Lupron because of the reported lower risk of CVD. My MO is indicating I will have to stay on Firmagon continuously until I become castrate resistant.I’ve elected to take monthly Firmagon injections over Lupron because of the reported lower risk of CVD. My MO is indicating I will have to stay on Firmagon continuously until I become castrate resistant.

Stevanain Advanced Prostate Cancer

Xgeva vs Estrogen Patch against bone loss?

my husband will begin ADT, probably Firmagon. since he has already some micro bone mets and to some degree osteopenia, bone loss while on ADT is an even more serious issue. What are the differences in this regard between Xgeva and E2 add-back in men undergoing non-estrogen ADT?my husband will begin ADT, probably Firmagon. since he has already some micro bone mets and to some degree osteopenia, bone loss while on ADT is an even more serious issue. What are the differences in this regard between Xgeva and E2 add-back in men undergoing non-estrogen ADT?

Myriammolein Advanced Prostate Cancer

Flu Vaccine

Guys Will it be safe to have the Flu Vaccine whilst on Firmagon and XtandiGuys Will it be safe to have the Flu Vaccine whilst on Firmagon and Xtandi

Andrevzin Advanced Prostate Cancer

ADT vacation has been great, but coming to an end soon

I had and excellent response to the combo of Firmagon and Xtandi, but am very concerned about the heart risks of starting back up again. Has anyone tried Xtandi as a mono therapy? I am hoping without the Firmagon, Xtandi may not be as hard on the ol ticker? Any thoughts?I had and excellent response to the combo of Firmagon and Xtandi, but am very concerned about the heart risks of starting back up again. Has anyone tried Xtandi as a mono therapy? I am hoping without the Firmagon, Xtandi may not be as hard on the ol ticker? Any thoughts?

joeguyin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Can someone have PC not show up in prostate gland on CT scan (get microsized) just with ADT (or orchietomy)?

He began with Firmagon + zytiga after diagnosis september 2018, did orchietomy february 2019 (could not stand firmagon shot pain), stopped Zytiga august 2019. today he has got his CT scan results: The link does not work but I put it just under as reply, have a look.He began with Firmagon + zytiga after diagnosis september 2018, did orchietomy february 2019 (could not stand firmagon shot pain), stopped Zytiga august 2019. today he has got his CT scan results: The link does not work but I put it just under as reply, have a look.

Myriammolein Advanced Prostate Cancer

Surgery and Prostrate Cancer Sufferers

Taking 300mg of olaparib (Lynparza) 2times a day and monthly Firmagon injections. Testosterone less than 10L. Need shoulder replacement and concerned about healing due to low T and any other possible problems. Anyone have experience or knowledge about surgery for prostrate cancer sufferers.Taking 300mg of olaparib (Lynparza) 2times a day and monthly Firmagon injections. Testosterone less than 10L. Need shoulder replacement and concerned about healing due to low T and any other possible problems. Anyone have experience or knowledge about surgery for prostrate cancer sufferers.

shipooin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Firmagon abdominal distention

Hey everyone, Is anyone familiar with a possible side effect from Docetaxel or Firmagon that would cause abdominal distention? My dad is suffering with distention and tightness in his lower abdominal causing great discomfort. Lots of burping and farting but really no relief.Hey everyone, Is anyone familiar with a possible side effect from Docetaxel or Firmagon that would cause abdominal distention? My dad is suffering with distention and tightness in his lower abdominal causing great discomfort. Lots of burping and farting but really no relief.

lsteackein Advanced Prostate Cancer

Diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic PCa in the end of May

I started into treatment a week later with Docetaxel chemo every 3 weeks and Firmagon once per month along with 5 mg prednisone twice per day. I have had 3 chemo treatments and 2 injections of Firmagon. My PSA is now 4.3 and my AP is 302.I started into treatment a week later with Docetaxel chemo every 3 weeks and Firmagon once per month along with 5 mg prednisone twice per day. I have had 3 chemo treatments and 2 injections of Firmagon. My PSA is now 4.3 and my AP is 302.

Pianodudein Advanced Prostate Cancer

Firmagon - no side effects not working?

My father took a triple dose of Firmagon 3 days ago and besides feeling a bit tired and almost drunk the first day (and an itching on the injection spots) says he feel zero side effects. He even woke up the day after with an erection (which he told me about in a ”it doesnt seem to work??”My father took a triple dose of Firmagon 3 days ago and besides feeling a bit tired and almost drunk the first day (and an itching on the injection spots) says he feel zero side effects. He even woke up the day after with an erection (which he told me about in a ”it doesnt seem to work??”

TheTopBananain Advanced Prostate Cancer

terrible pain after firmagon shots. Why? Suggestions?

Am told to go to emergeny roon, after vomiting blood last night, but want someone who is up on firmagon and not throwing darts at a dart board of possibilities. Cause was firmagon shots, not somthing else. Any ideas??Am told to go to emergeny roon, after vomiting blood last night, but want someone who is up on firmagon and not throwing darts at a dart board of possibilities. Cause was firmagon shots, not somthing else. Any ideas??

bloodyveinpokein Advanced Prostate Cancer

Doxycycline Vitamin C Anti Cancer Synergy Eradicates Cancer Stem Cells?

After PSA increasing for 4 consecutive months to 0.15 I started SRT 38 sessions to the prostate bed plus 6 monthly injections of Firmagon. Last Firmagon injection was October 2019 and I was left with severe fatigue and depressed mod.After PSA increasing for 4 consecutive months to 0.15 I started SRT 38 sessions to the prostate bed plus 6 monthly injections of Firmagon. Last Firmagon injection was October 2019 and I was left with severe fatigue and depressed mod.

Ralph1966in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Slurred speech and excess saliva

Been on ADT 12 months: 6 on Firmagon, 6 on Enantone. PSA is now 0.05. Notice two things in past few months both to do with my mouth.Been on ADT 12 months: 6 on Firmagon, 6 on Enantone. PSA is now 0.05. Notice two things in past few months both to do with my mouth.

3100connecticutin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Confused xtandi or zytiga

A Dx urologist put me on eligard + firmagon 6 months 0.1. Off of firmagon. MO on xgeva Psa steadily increasing to 12.3 now wants me on xtandi. Scared about what to do? Age 79 active and in great shape.A Dx urologist put me on eligard + firmagon 6 months 0.1. Off of firmagon. MO on xgeva Psa steadily increasing to 12.3 now wants me on xtandi. Scared about what to do? Age 79 active and in great shape.

Bobcat64in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Need advice with High BNP

(age 80) Started FIRMAGON in August 2019 and had 20 sessions of Radiotherapy in October. BNP...Brain natriuretic Peptide... On 27/11/2019 720 pg/ml On 20/04/2020 2007 pg/ml I seek advice concerning this high value..... My URO does not know what it means...(age 80) Started FIRMAGON in August 2019 and had 20 sessions of Radiotherapy in October. BNP...Brain natriuretic Peptide... On 27/11/2019 720 pg/ml On 20/04/2020 2007 pg/ml I seek advice concerning this high value..... My URO does not know what it means...

Karmajiin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Treatment of Inguinal hernia after RP and Axumin scan?

Plus likely start of Firmagon ADT about that time. Plus likely Varian Edge targeted radiology about that time an hour away in Kennewick WA, but we need to see Axumin results first.Plus likely start of Firmagon ADT about that time. Plus likely Varian Edge targeted radiology about that time an hour away in Kennewick WA, but we need to see Axumin results first.

happycamperguyin Advanced Prostate Cancer