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No More Orgovyx, Continuing with Abiraterone and Prednisone
stage IIA, T1c N0 M0, Gleason score 7, now with metastasis to bones. (2 small spots on left hip) My medication history is: 1/26/2015 – Focal Laser Ablation (FLA) PSA 4.9 10/7/2019 – repeat FLA PSA 16 6/8/2020 FLA 32 6/24/2020 Axumin Pet/CT scan 6/26/2020 Bone Scan Whole Body 7/14/2020 ADT Started –
Firmagon
stage IIA, T1c N0 M0, Gleason score 7, now with metastasis to bones. (2 small spots on left hip) My medication history is: 1/26/2015 – Focal Laser Ablation (FLA) PSA 4.9 10/7/2019 – repeat FLA PSA 16 6/8/2020 FLA 32 6/24/2020 Axumin Pet/CT scan 6/26/2020 Bone Scan Whole Body 7/14/2020 ADT Started –
Firmagon
rmarkley
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Decipher Prostate Biopsy genomic classifier to identify risk of metastasis within five years
I take a monthly shot of
Firmagon
. They also recommended Zytiga and Prednisone, 1000 mg on an empty stomach followed by two 5mg of Prednisone daily. Reading about these two, there are recommendations for 250mg to 1000mg Zytiga and with meals or without. It's enough to drive one crazy.
I take a monthly shot of
Firmagon
. They also recommended Zytiga and Prednisone, 1000 mg on an empty stomach followed by two 5mg of Prednisone daily. Reading about these two, there are recommendations for 250mg to 1000mg Zytiga and with meals or without. It's enough to drive one crazy.
859115
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
mets 4+4 got out of the prostate into lungs and bones
I was put on
firmagon
{hormone therapy} and now 7 months still on it .Finished 6 rounds of chemo 3 weeks ago.
I was put on
firmagon
{hormone therapy} and now 7 months still on it .Finished 6 rounds of chemo 3 weeks ago.
Brianne07
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
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CVD & GnRH agonists/antagonists
The drugs were Degarelix [
Firmagon
], Buserelin [Suprefact], Goserelin [Zoladex], Leuprorelin [Lupron] and Triptorelin [Decapeptyl]. The data used was Eudra-Vigilance (EV) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported AEs (adverse events).
The drugs were Degarelix [
Firmagon
], Buserelin [Suprefact], Goserelin [Zoladex], Leuprorelin [Lupron] and Triptorelin [Decapeptyl]. The data used was Eudra-Vigilance (EV) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported AEs (adverse events).
pca2004
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
My prostate cancer experience
The oncologist started me on
Firmagon
, Zytiga and prednisone which had the expected effect of chemical castration. My thinking changed and it’s not possible to describe without some reference, the constant clouded mind and poor memory didn’t help my emotional condition.
The oncologist started me on
Firmagon
, Zytiga and prednisone which had the expected effect of chemical castration. My thinking changed and it’s not possible to describe without some reference, the constant clouded mind and poor memory didn’t help my emotional condition.
Lifer69
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Lupron question
I switched from
Firmagon
to Lupron April 20 to benefit from the longer lasting doses. I started with a one-month dose of Lupron to make sure I tolerated it OK. So far so good. I am coming up on my second dose May 18 and I am trying to decide on the 3 month or 6 month dose.
I switched from
Firmagon
to Lupron April 20 to benefit from the longer lasting doses. I started with a one-month dose of Lupron to make sure I tolerated it OK. So far so good. I am coming up on my second dose May 18 and I am trying to decide on the 3 month or 6 month dose.
16S4
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Cardiac Issues with ADT
After my 1st year on ADT (
Firmagon
), I started having cardiac issues (heart attack, low ejection fraction, stenting for a clogged artery in May 2021). We switched to Orgovyx in August 2021 and added Nubeqa in January 2022. I had been feeling OK up until about 3 weeks ago. My breathing is wrong.
After my 1st year on ADT (
Firmagon
), I started having cardiac issues (heart attack, low ejection fraction, stenting for a clogged artery in May 2021). We switched to Orgovyx in August 2021 and added Nubeqa in January 2022. I had been feeling OK up until about 3 weeks ago. My breathing is wrong.
Pianodude
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
ALT (SGPT) - 5X normal limits - Concerning? Mets to liver lungs and bones
He started
Firmagon
and then on Zoladex and then 6 cycles of docetaxel which finished at the end of November. His mets in general have reduced significantly in both the liver and lungs. His latest PSA test in April 2022 is showing 0.22, doubling about every month.
He started
Firmagon
and then on Zoladex and then 6 cycles of docetaxel which finished at the end of November. His mets in general have reduced significantly in both the liver and lungs. His latest PSA test in April 2022 is showing 0.22, doubling about every month.
dch1953
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
We have reached castrate resistance...what to do next?
He started and continued monthly
Firmagon
for 6 months; then took one year of ADT vacation. He then started estradiol patches in July 2021, which worked til about January/February 2022.
He started and continued monthly
Firmagon
for 6 months; then took one year of ADT vacation. He then started estradiol patches in July 2021, which worked til about January/February 2022.
Bmvg02
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Purpose of ADT Vacation?
Two shots of
Firmagon
12/20. Started quarterly shots of Eligard and daily 1200mg abiraterone plus prednisone Jan. 2021. By July 2021 PSA was undetectable and still is. Fortunately I'm tolerating the drugs very well but the big problem for me is zero sex desire and ability!
Two shots of
Firmagon
12/20. Started quarterly shots of Eligard and daily 1200mg abiraterone plus prednisone Jan. 2021. By July 2021 PSA was undetectable and still is. Fortunately I'm tolerating the drugs very well but the big problem for me is zero sex desire and ability!
retiredguy99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
PSA 70 & Gleason Score 9
He has had 2
Firmagon
shots last week. He had a normal PSA last year so doctors said his PC is rare and very aggressive. He is being treated at Hartford Healthcare in CT which is associated with Sloan Kettering.
He has had 2
Firmagon
shots last week. He had a normal PSA last year so doctors said his PC is rare and very aggressive. He is being treated at Hartford Healthcare in CT which is associated with Sloan Kettering.
Izzygirl1
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Non-metastatic PCa
I’m having ADT (
Firmagon
) after being diagnosed with BCR. Nothing seen outside of prostate by a PSMA… I don’t want salvage treatment because of toxicities after having had external beam radiation. If i continue with
firmagon
i will be having side effects.
I’m having ADT (
Firmagon
) after being diagnosed with BCR. Nothing seen outside of prostate by a PSMA… I don’t want salvage treatment because of toxicities after having had external beam radiation. If i continue with
firmagon
i will be having side effects.
billy1950
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Bone scan results in
I have been on monthly
Firmagon
injections and taking 2 80mg tabs of Xtandi every night for a year, now. Thanks!
I have been on monthly
Firmagon
injections and taking 2 80mg tabs of Xtandi every night for a year, now. Thanks!
Wahoo_
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Calcium and Magnesium supplements
I am 10 months into ADT (
firmagon
and erleada ) I work out 3 times a week .I take some supplement with my yogurt or smoothie.What do you think of Calcium ( bone boost ) and magnesium ( magnesium complex ) supplements ?
I am 10 months into ADT (
firmagon
and erleada ) I work out 3 times a week .I take some supplement with my yogurt or smoothie.What do you think of Calcium ( bone boost ) and magnesium ( magnesium complex ) supplements ?
mynacho
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Dad, 66 w/ de novo high volume castrate sensitive PC. Started on ADT
I hope someone can provide me with some insight I posted on here before regarding my dad (66 yo, initial PSA 200+, Mets on pelvis, spine, shoulders, lymph nodes, DVT complications, Kidney complications necessitating bilateral nephrostomy tubes) Right now he has started ADT (
Firmagon
) but his chart says
I hope someone can provide me with some insight I posted on here before regarding my dad (66 yo, initial PSA 200+, Mets on pelvis, spine, shoulders, lymph nodes, DVT complications, Kidney complications necessitating bilateral nephrostomy tubes) Right now he has started ADT (
Firmagon
) but his chart says
StayingSTRNG
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Firmagon Vacation
Have been on
Firmagon
for 4 months now. My PSA went down to 0.064 within one week. I told my RO the symptoms were tough, hot flashes & fatigue. He called my MO and suggested we do the
Firmagon
every 6 months. The RO said it wouldn't change the effectiveness of the treatment. That confuses me.
Have been on
Firmagon
for 4 months now. My PSA went down to 0.064 within one week. I told my RO the symptoms were tough, hot flashes & fatigue. He called my MO and suggested we do the
Firmagon
every 6 months. The RO said it wouldn't change the effectiveness of the treatment. That confuses me.
epfj3333
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
LUPRON vs FIRMAGON: Is The Debate About Superiority Over? With the December FDA approval of Relugolix the debate may now be moot
Firmagon
(degarelix) was FDA approved in 2008. The prevailing consensus is that degarelix is the superior drug. This conclusion is not unchallenged.
Firmagon
(degarelix) was FDA approved in 2008. The prevailing consensus is that degarelix is the superior drug. This conclusion is not unchallenged.
Scout4answers
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Working in person during COVID
Started ADT:
Firmagon
, then Lupron + Zytiga; in Fall 2021 did EBRT and HDR Brachytherapy.
Started ADT:
Firmagon
, then Lupron + Zytiga; in Fall 2021 did EBRT and HDR Brachytherapy.
EmpireGradeCyclist
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
ADT CHOICES
I'm on
Firmagon
once a month and it's working fine. The only problem is that I feel like garbage for 2 or 3 days after the shot. Is there any difference in effectiveness if I had a 6 month shot of Lupron or Eligard?
I'm on
Firmagon
once a month and it's working fine. The only problem is that I feel like garbage for 2 or 3 days after the shot. Is there any difference in effectiveness if I had a 6 month shot of Lupron or Eligard?
epfj3333
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Prostatectomy with pre-ADT?
One, seemingly highly praised, strongly recommends 2 months of ADT, one shot of
Firmagon
, then 1 month of Orgovyx before removing it. This is currently NOT recommended by NCCN guidelines because it has not been shown to make a long-term difference, although this MD says it potentially will.
One, seemingly highly praised, strongly recommends 2 months of ADT, one shot of
Firmagon
, then 1 month of Orgovyx before removing it. This is currently NOT recommended by NCCN guidelines because it has not been shown to make a long-term difference, although this MD says it potentially will.
rbiker
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
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