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Liver Metastasis/Firmagon Bone Pain
We have had some really hard weeks. My husband was diagnosed end of March and spent 2 full weeks in the hospital following a Shockwave treatment for a kidney stone. We have still not sorted out all the issues. He's had three transfusions and is finally holding his own for hemaglobin. Potassium is also
We have had some really hard weeks. My husband was diagnosed end of March and spent 2 full weeks in the hospital following a Shockwave treatment for a kidney stone. We have still not sorted out all the issues. He's had three transfusions and is finally holding his own for hemaglobin. Potassium is also
CantChoose
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Abiraterone/Zytiga at beginning of treatment for oligometastatic cancer, but with CVD
We were given the possibility to begin with
firmagon
+ Zytiga from beginning of treatment (plus radiation to prostate, pelvis + mets), Gleason 9 T3b N1 M1, PSA 28. Because of atherosclerosis (70% blockage) not sure of adding Zytiga now, also if research shows advantage.
We were given the possibility to begin with
firmagon
+ Zytiga from beginning of treatment (plus radiation to prostate, pelvis + mets), Gleason 9 T3b N1 M1, PSA 28. Because of atherosclerosis (70% blockage) not sure of adding Zytiga now, also if research shows advantage.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Advanced prostate cancer
My father is diagnosed with prostate cancer with PSA 168 .Cancer has spread over to the spinal and 4th rib due to which they are not able to walk..while starting the treatment dr.started by giving harmonthrepy (
firmagon
/degarelix)with bone cancer injection Zoldria.
My father is diagnosed with prostate cancer with PSA 168 .Cancer has spread over to the spinal and 4th rib due to which they are not able to walk..while starting the treatment dr.started by giving harmonthrepy (
firmagon
/degarelix)with bone cancer injection Zoldria.
Ankitsharma021290
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
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SRT with hormonal therapy, I need your help!
The MO (Jasek Pinski, MD) at USC Noris Cancer Centre, told me that he will put me on monthly injections of Degarelix (
Firmagon
) for 6 months and the RO will start the SRT 6-7 weeks after the first injection, he said that this will shutdown T level quickly and help the effectiveness of Raiation therapy
The MO (Jasek Pinski, MD) at USC Noris Cancer Centre, told me that he will put me on monthly injections of Degarelix (
Firmagon
) for 6 months and the RO will start the SRT 6-7 weeks after the first injection, he said that this will shutdown T level quickly and help the effectiveness of Raiation therapy
Ralph1966
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Interpretation - Stable or Growing PCA?
His PSA was 30 last month after six months of
firmagon
/eligard and zytiga. We are very thankful!
His PSA was 30 last month after six months of
firmagon
/eligard and zytiga. We are very thankful!
Monkeymamma
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Is Zytiga working for my Significant other?
First shot was
firmagon
than it was 3 months Lupron. PSA before treatment was in mid 900 early October 2018.
First shot was
firmagon
than it was 3 months Lupron. PSA before treatment was in mid 900 early October 2018.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
mCRPC, running out of options and scared !
He was on
Firmagon
for 15 months before that. Was started on Xtandi in October 2018. Latest PSMA pet scans show progression of PCa. PSA is 1740, shot up from 155 in September. Not a candidate for aggressive chemotherapy. Zytiga not considered due to poor response to Xtandi.
He was on
Firmagon
for 15 months before that. Was started on Xtandi in October 2018. Latest PSMA pet scans show progression of PCa. PSA is 1740, shot up from 155 in September. Not a candidate for aggressive chemotherapy. Zytiga not considered due to poor response to Xtandi.
sujkap
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Zytiga and Firmagon
Was surprised but continued to give him his
Firmagon
shot and zytiga. Dad’s blood test came back good. Hemoglobins are at 12 now. His potassium was low and he has a uti.
Was surprised but continued to give him his
Firmagon
shot and zytiga. Dad’s blood test came back good. Hemoglobins are at 12 now. His potassium was low and he has a uti.
Je1234
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Has anyone seen testosterone rise on xtandi while still on lupron?
I have been on
firmagon
and eligard for 2 years and T always stayed around 30. After starting xtandi 3 months ago due to developing castration resistance, my T has risen to 63 which is above castrate level.
I have been on
firmagon
and eligard for 2 years and T always stayed around 30. After starting xtandi 3 months ago due to developing castration resistance, my T has risen to 63 which is above castrate level.
joeguy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
PSA at zero after 3 months on Xtandi, can it last?
After almost 2 yrs of ADT treatment with
Firmagon
and Eligard, I became castrate resistant and was put on Xtandi. A few weeks ago I had blood work done at my MO and PSA was at 0.09 . This week my urologist also did a PSA test and just called to tell me my PSA was at "zero".
After almost 2 yrs of ADT treatment with
Firmagon
and Eligard, I became castrate resistant and was put on Xtandi. A few weeks ago I had blood work done at my MO and PSA was at 0.09 . This week my urologist also did a PSA test and just called to tell me my PSA was at "zero".
joeguy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Reactions to Firmagon/Xgeva
Josh just had his first
Firmagon
and Xgeva injections. 99.5-100.5 fever last night and today. Very achey and discomfort beneath belly button- not at injection site. Anyone else have this kind of reaction? He starts low-dose chemo Tuesday, Dr Bob’s protocol. Check out www.compassionateoncology.org
Josh just had his first
Firmagon
and Xgeva injections. 99.5-100.5 fever last night and today. Very achey and discomfort beneath belly button- not at injection site. Anyone else have this kind of reaction? He starts low-dose chemo Tuesday, Dr Bob’s protocol. Check out www.compassionateoncology.org
WXYZ123
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Opinions / Options
My Father restarted his third round of hormone blockade ON 22.11.18 (
Firmagon
and Zytiga) He used Casodex on his first round with
Firmagon
. Second round was
Firmagon
and Zytiga only. His starting PSA when diagnosed was 433 in February 2014.
My Father restarted his third round of hormone blockade ON 22.11.18 (
Firmagon
and Zytiga) He used Casodex on his first round with
Firmagon
. Second round was
Firmagon
and Zytiga only. His starting PSA when diagnosed was 433 in February 2014.
taylor123
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Intermittent ADT - when to start - is it too soon?
My husband's doctor is recommending he go to intermittent ADT after six months on
Firmagon
, then scans if/when his PSA rises. His PSA is at 0.02 and has been for two months, 0.03 before that, and it was at 24.2 at his first shot in August.
My husband's doctor is recommending he go to intermittent ADT after six months on
Firmagon
, then scans if/when his PSA rises. His PSA is at 0.02 and has been for two months, 0.03 before that, and it was at 24.2 at his first shot in August.
SuppWife
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
RT for regional recurrence
The next week I began systemic treatment -
Firmagon
. Just yesterday abiraterone and prednisone was added to the mix. Today I met with my local RO to discuss the results of the 18F-DCFPyL scan. My RO consulted with his friend and former colleague Dr. Anthony Zietman (Mass.
The next week I began systemic treatment -
Firmagon
. Just yesterday abiraterone and prednisone was added to the mix. Today I met with my local RO to discuss the results of the 18F-DCFPyL scan. My RO consulted with his friend and former colleague Dr. Anthony Zietman (Mass.
shueswim
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Newbie - Introduction
Urologist started with
Firmagon
, monthly. He suggested Docetaxel - oncologist later agree and chemo treatment started - treatment was tolerated well. Different treatments were introduced: Prednisone was added to the Docetaxel Flutamide was prescribed for 6 months.
Urologist started with
Firmagon
, monthly. He suggested Docetaxel - oncologist later agree and chemo treatment started - treatment was tolerated well. Different treatments were introduced: Prednisone was added to the Docetaxel Flutamide was prescribed for 6 months.
Frizzee
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Advance prostate cancer
They want to start
firmagon
and Zytiga now, but I have a few concerns. He has Parkinson disease ( stage 3 to 4 ) and I am worried about the side effects . I feel if his testosterone declines, his Parkinson's will get worse.
They want to start
firmagon
and Zytiga now, but I have a few concerns. He has Parkinson disease ( stage 3 to 4 ) and I am worried about the side effects . I feel if his testosterone declines, his Parkinson's will get worse.
suiter
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Hi from down under.
I am now seeing a medical oncologist and have started monthly
firmagon
injections and will soon start six courses of chemo. Throughout my whole journey I have never felt unwell, except for the occasional emotional downer.
I am now seeing a medical oncologist and have started monthly
firmagon
injections and will soon start six courses of chemo. Throughout my whole journey I have never felt unwell, except for the occasional emotional downer.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
I'm new here. Introducing myself.
(
Firmagon
-then switched to Lupron a few months later.) Treated at Mayo, Rochester under Dr. Kwon's supervision (urologist). Did 6 cycles of Docetaxel. Finished Jan., 2019. No visible tumors showing on the MRI.
(
Firmagon
-then switched to Lupron a few months later.) Treated at Mayo, Rochester under Dr. Kwon's supervision (urologist). Did 6 cycles of Docetaxel. Finished Jan., 2019. No visible tumors showing on the MRI.
Pleroma
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Post hormones - what to expect?
Have endured 1 injection (1 mo) of
Firmagon
and 1 injection (3 mos) of Lupron. Uro recommending 1 more injection of Lupron (3 mos). The side effects are awful but I think I can handle one more round with the end in sight.
Have endured 1 injection (1 mo) of
Firmagon
and 1 injection (3 mos) of Lupron. Uro recommending 1 more injection of Lupron (3 mos). The side effects are awful but I think I can handle one more round with the end in sight.
EdinBmore
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
5 years ago
18 months on this journey...
I was put on
Firmagon
for 3 months, then moved on to Zoladex, which I have been on since. After several scans (MRI, CAT, Nano-MRI, etc.) no definate Mets. were found. In February I began 7 weeks of radiation therapy, with a total of 28 sessions.
I was put on
Firmagon
for 3 months, then moved on to Zoladex, which I have been on since. After several scans (MRI, CAT, Nano-MRI, etc.) no definate Mets. were found. In February I began 7 weeks of radiation therapy, with a total of 28 sessions.
DeanNL
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
5 years ago
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