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First line therapy changes
My primary question today is whether the fact that a patient had early chemohormonal therapy lessens the overall survival benefit of the 2017 recommended Zytiga/Prednisone + Lupron (or
Firmagon
).
My primary question today is whether the fact that a patient had early chemohormonal therapy lessens the overall survival benefit of the 2017 recommended Zytiga/Prednisone + Lupron (or
Firmagon
).
leswell
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Dad's advanced Gleason 9 PCa
My dad began his anti-hormone treatment of degarelix (
Firmagon
) on June 30. According to his oncologist, he will continue hormone treatment and begin intense radiation in early October. He continues to walk, at least, 2 miles each day and continues to help care for his grandchildren.
My dad began his anti-hormone treatment of degarelix (
Firmagon
) on June 30. According to his oncologist, he will continue hormone treatment and begin intense radiation in early October. He continues to walk, at least, 2 miles each day and continues to help care for his grandchildren.
JAOP
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
My hubby's story
After some waiting, he was prescribed an initial injection of ADT with
Firmagon
to be followed up with Lucrin in a months time. He is currently having 5 days of radiation therapy which we hope will decrease the pain - he is so tired of taking pain killers!
After some waiting, he was prescribed an initial injection of ADT with
Firmagon
to be followed up with Lucrin in a months time. He is currently having 5 days of radiation therapy which we hope will decrease the pain - he is so tired of taking pain killers!
DiRi
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
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Casodex and Mystery of Testosterone
I will have
Firmagon
monthly injections for three months; then Lupron monthly injections for three months, then I will re-evaluate. I will stay on Casodex for combined hormone blockage. In addition, I will add daily Metaformin and my supplements (Lycopene, Zflamend, Zinc, and Magnesium).
I will have
Firmagon
monthly injections for three months; then Lupron monthly injections for three months, then I will re-evaluate. I will stay on Casodex for combined hormone blockage. In addition, I will add daily Metaformin and my supplements (Lycopene, Zflamend, Zinc, and Magnesium).
BigRich
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Post about Eric's Passing & Offer to Help
Switched off Lupron to
Firmagon
+ Xgeva; PSA fell to post-therapy 20. Now castrate resistant. Pet scan, MRI showed mets to femur (x-ray shows it was there when I was first diagnosed!), pelvis, ribs, shoulder, spine, tailbone, legs.
Switched off Lupron to
Firmagon
+ Xgeva; PSA fell to post-therapy 20. Now castrate resistant. Pet scan, MRI showed mets to femur (x-ray shows it was there when I was first diagnosed!), pelvis, ribs, shoulder, spine, tailbone, legs.
celler6
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Lymph edema
Firmagon
since then PSA dropped to below .5 until late 2016. Steadily rising. Left urologist treating to an oncologist we have now tried Lupron and Casodex. Psa still rising . Next step Xtandi, waiting for approval from VA. In the meantime I have developed lymph edema of the right leg.
Firmagon
since then PSA dropped to below .5 until late 2016. Steadily rising. Left urologist treating to an oncologist we have now tried Lupron and Casodex. Psa still rising . Next step Xtandi, waiting for approval from VA. In the meantime I have developed lymph edema of the right leg.
Dave_D
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
REJECTION OF CLAIM
Expenses of Rs.46646.46 are on account of
FIRMAGON
INJECTIONS which are prescribed treatment for prostate Cancer by TPA by treating them under post thus restricting it to 10% of sum assured which is fully utilized for other expenses.I wish to bring it to your notice that in case of Mr.
Expenses of Rs.46646.46 are on account of
FIRMAGON
INJECTIONS which are prescribed treatment for prostate Cancer by TPA by treating them under post thus restricting it to 10% of sum assured which is fully utilized for other expenses.I wish to bring it to your notice that in case of Mr.
aksingal
in
Breast Cancer India
7 years ago
Live like you are dying.
A new drug
Firmagon
was approved in 2010 and approved only after Lupron quit working. However my urologist decided to go off label and start me on the
Firmagon
. All the side effects are the same; however
Firmagon
needs no other drugs to help it do the job, at least not yet.
A new drug
Firmagon
was approved in 2010 and approved only after Lupron quit working. However my urologist decided to go off label and start me on the
Firmagon
. All the side effects are the same; however
Firmagon
needs no other drugs to help it do the job, at least not yet.
Dave_D
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Tbird1400
Metastisized to bones. 11/14
Firmagon
and X-Geva monthly. My question for HELP: Have any of you experienced Sleep Horrors from
Firmagon
? I am having the worse experience both night and day. I am not a weakling--but, I am afraid to go to sleep. Any solutions?
Metastisized to bones. 11/14
Firmagon
and X-Geva monthly. My question for HELP: Have any of you experienced Sleep Horrors from
Firmagon
? I am having the worse experience both night and day. I am not a weakling--but, I am afraid to go to sleep. Any solutions?
tbird1400
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
hopetocycle
I was put on
Firmagon
(Degaralix) which lowered my PSA to 1.3 for about 3-4 months. I was down to 1.3. But on my last test which was last week my PSA shot up to 15.9. That scared me. I have an appt. with my Oncologist this week to see what happens next. Probably chemo YIKES!
I was put on
Firmagon
(Degaralix) which lowered my PSA to 1.3 for about 3-4 months. I was down to 1.3. But on my last test which was last week my PSA shot up to 15.9. That scared me. I have an appt. with my Oncologist this week to see what happens next. Probably chemo YIKES!
hopetocycle
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
How long after first ADT dose (Firmagon in particular) does fatigue hit the fan?
Vague reports imply that the first wave of fatigue hits when testosterone drops (one day w/
Firmagon
, 2-3 weeks w/Lupron), followed by MUCH worse, [i]HORRIBLE[/i], intractable fatigue a couple of months later. We know that a few men escape the fatigue almost completely.
Vague reports imply that the first wave of fatigue hits when testosterone drops (one day w/
Firmagon
, 2-3 weeks w/Lupron), followed by MUCH worse, [i]HORRIBLE[/i], intractable fatigue a couple of months later. We know that a few men escape the fatigue almost completely.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
What would you do?
Firmagon
or Lupron increase risk of cardiovascular events. Radiation causes risk to intestines and the rectum and small bowel.
Firmagon
or Lupron increase risk of cardiovascular events. Radiation causes risk to intestines and the rectum and small bowel.
BigRich
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Chemo while low PSA
This was followed with Radical prostatectomy 2008, radiation 2009, thereafter Lupron,
Firmagon
, Xgeva, Provenge 2013, Zytiga 2013 (still on it!), Xofigo 2016 (mets in shoulder and ribs), Lynparza 2016. The PSA never went over 10.5.
This was followed with Radical prostatectomy 2008, radiation 2009, thereafter Lupron,
Firmagon
, Xgeva, Provenge 2013, Zytiga 2013 (still on it!), Xofigo 2016 (mets in shoulder and ribs), Lynparza 2016. The PSA never went over 10.5.
Terje
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
First time
I am now on
firmagon
and Xtandi with a PSA of 1.4 but having lots of side effects. I can function well enough though and I am glad to still be here.
I am now on
firmagon
and Xtandi with a PSA of 1.4 but having lots of side effects. I can function well enough though and I am glad to still be here.
Jimtjr
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Common Treatments for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Drugs of this type include: •Buserelin (Suprefact) •Degarelix (
Firmagon
) •Goserelin (Zoladex) •Histrelin (Vantas) •Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron Depot) •Triptorelin (Trelstar) You'll get these drugs by injection every month, 3 months, or 6 months. Doctors implant others under your skin.
Drugs of this type include: •Buserelin (Suprefact) •Degarelix (
Firmagon
) •Goserelin (Zoladex) •Histrelin (Vantas) •Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron Depot) •Triptorelin (Trelstar) You'll get these drugs by injection every month, 3 months, or 6 months. Doctors implant others under your skin.
motosue
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Dealing with crMPc
Now on
Firmagon
, seems that isn't working now either. Appointment with Oncologist tomorrow and probably will do Provenge treatment along with either Zytiga or Xtandi. Looking at Xtandi because of no steroid needed and can be taken with or without food.
Now on
Firmagon
, seems that isn't working now either. Appointment with Oncologist tomorrow and probably will do Provenge treatment along with either Zytiga or Xtandi. Looking at Xtandi because of no steroid needed and can be taken with or without food.
mijfire
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 years ago
Pump Suggestions
Currently treated with
firmagon
and trial chemo of 40 mg Cabozantinim. I am interested in using a pump for erections. I take so many pills I just don't want any more medication. Any with pump experience, would like to know which have been easiest to use and reasonable cost. Thanks!
Currently treated with
firmagon
and trial chemo of 40 mg Cabozantinim. I am interested in using a pump for erections. I take so many pills I just don't want any more medication. Any with pump experience, would like to know which have been easiest to use and reasonable cost. Thanks!
scarlino
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
My Dad
Not
firmagon
this time. I told him about zytega and he mentioned to urologist. they urologist said he needed to see an oncologist. They made an appt with oncologist and they were pushing chemo. He really didn't want chemo.
Not
firmagon
this time. I told him about zytega and he mentioned to urologist. they urologist said he needed to see an oncologist. They made an appt with oncologist and they were pushing chemo. He really didn't want chemo.
jls12
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
Soon starting the hormone and salvage radiation journey...
I'm told the hormone shots will be
Firmagon
and radiation with a "broad brush" over the entire pelvic area for 8 weeks. I've been resisting the idea, but I give up! Side effects of these two treatments can be minimal to severe, which is why I hesitate.
I'm told the hormone shots will be
Firmagon
and radiation with a "broad brush" over the entire pelvic area for 8 weeks. I've been resisting the idea, but I give up! Side effects of these two treatments can be minimal to severe, which is why I hesitate.
billd9946
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
8 years ago
THE LAST LEG OF THE JOURNEY: Hospice Care
Where the
Firmagon
or Lupron frequently causes weight gain in a lot of guys, I lost so much weight and muscle mass that I am very emaciated.
Where the
Firmagon
or Lupron frequently causes weight gain in a lot of guys, I lost so much weight and muscle mass that I am very emaciated.
CERICWIN
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 years ago
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