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Shingles vaccination and PCa progression?
Gleason score 9 (4+5) Radical Prostatectomy 2017 > BCR 2019 SRT 8 weeks +
Firmagon
6 injections (over 6 months). G 9 recurrence is inevitable (as we all know) so I am scared to take the Shingles vaccine. Any one above age 50 that the PCP recommend the 2 shots of this vaccine? Thank you Ralph
Gleason score 9 (4+5) Radical Prostatectomy 2017 > BCR 2019 SRT 8 weeks +
Firmagon
6 injections (over 6 months). G 9 recurrence is inevitable (as we all know) so I am scared to take the Shingles vaccine. Any one above age 50 that the PCP recommend the 2 shots of this vaccine? Thank you Ralph
Ralph1966
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
18 vs 24 mos ADT
I was dx in Oct 2021 with Gleason 8, t3a, N1,M0 grade IV PC received 39 radiation treatments after3 mos of
firmagon
and Zytiga. PSA is undetectable. MO has agreed to 24 mos ADT since I had a clean bone scan originally, lymph nodes do not show disease now. Tumor was outside prostate on MRI.
I was dx in Oct 2021 with Gleason 8, t3a, N1,M0 grade IV PC received 39 radiation treatments after3 mos of
firmagon
and Zytiga. PSA is undetectable. MO has agreed to 24 mos ADT since I had a clean bone scan originally, lymph nodes do not show disease now. Tumor was outside prostate on MRI.
Oceankayaker
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Darolutamide
I have been on Zoladex this last 6 months & have a PSA of 1.03 now, coming off
Firmagon
before that. Now the MO advises a 3 month break & then start Darolutamide tablets. Thanks for any input.
I have been on Zoladex this last 6 months & have a PSA of 1.03 now, coming off
Firmagon
before that. Now the MO advises a 3 month break & then start Darolutamide tablets. Thanks for any input.
ARIES29
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
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QOL Post- Thank you KALIBER!
I haven't ridden it since before my first
Firmagon
shot nearly 2 years ago... It fired right up and I cautiously went down the street and filled the tank, came back and the old lady even wanted to go for a ride!... It was awesome!... No issues! Confidence restored!...
I haven't ridden it since before my first
Firmagon
shot nearly 2 years ago... It fired right up and I cautiously went down the street and filled the tank, came back and the old lady even wanted to go for a ride!... It was awesome!... No issues! Confidence restored!...
GSDF
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Can cancer grow while PSA stays undetectable ?
I did not have radiation nor Surgery since cancer was in my pelvic bone already.I had ADT since they 1 and I responded quite well.I started with
Firmagon
and Abirateron and now get Lupron injections every 3 months and take half Dose Erleada daily (2x 60 mg ) My PSA stays undetectable <0.05 and all my
I did not have radiation nor Surgery since cancer was in my pelvic bone already.I had ADT since they 1 and I responded quite well.I started with
Firmagon
and Abirateron and now get Lupron injections every 3 months and take half Dose Erleada daily (2x 60 mg ) My PSA stays undetectable <0.05 and all my
mynacho
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Worry: Running Bounces Degarelix Stomach Depot
I'm on Degarelix/
Firmagon
for a year as part of triplet therapy for my mHSPC. I want to stay on this monthly injection because I prefer the "agonist" vs the alternative via Lupron etc. I also walk briskly everyday with significant running segments on my route.
I'm on Degarelix/
Firmagon
for a year as part of triplet therapy for my mHSPC. I want to stay on this monthly injection because I prefer the "agonist" vs the alternative via Lupron etc. I also walk briskly everyday with significant running segments on my route.
JohnInTheMiddle
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
ADT 's effect on body fat and muscle mass from Life on ADT blog by Richard Wassersug
ADT’s impact on Muscle and Fat October 23, 2023 Standard ADT with either LHRH agonist or antagonist drugs (like Lupron or
Firmagon
, respectively) cause a loss of lean muscle mass and weight gained as fat. Those are among the most common side effects of ADT.
ADT’s impact on Muscle and Fat October 23, 2023 Standard ADT with either LHRH agonist or antagonist drugs (like Lupron or
Firmagon
, respectively) cause a loss of lean muscle mass and weight gained as fat. Those are among the most common side effects of ADT.
Scout4answers
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
2 Questions
Should I switch back to
Firmagon
to avoid another flair (considering my first Lupron flair while on doublet treatment)? Your comments are welcome.
Should I switch back to
Firmagon
to avoid another flair (considering my first Lupron flair while on doublet treatment)? Your comments are welcome.
revchris77
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Experience with lupron
Well brother I was on lupron for about a year couldn't tolerate the side effects went on
firmagon
could not tolerate side effects finally went and had a orchiectomy it was the best thing I've ever had done don't have to deal with the pain and the side effects of the injections and the only thing I take
Well brother I was on lupron for about a year couldn't tolerate the side effects went on
firmagon
could not tolerate side effects finally went and had a orchiectomy it was the best thing I've ever had done don't have to deal with the pain and the side effects of the injections and the only thing I take
Startanew
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Supplements and self-care
I started on
Firmagon
and my PSA kept rising up to 134 and my alkaline phosphatase was almost 350. After that first month I was switched to Lupron, which brought my PSA down to 53.
I started on
Firmagon
and my PSA kept rising up to 134 and my alkaline phosphatase was almost 350. After that first month I was switched to Lupron, which brought my PSA down to 53.
StayinAlive8
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Started Xtandi
So the
Firmagon
, Docetaxel and Radiation seemed to do a decent job. Now I've started Xtandi and after 3.5 weeks, a new low of 3.53! Doctor was very encouraged to see such a positive response. And luckily no side effects.
So the
Firmagon
, Docetaxel and Radiation seemed to do a decent job. Now I've started Xtandi and after 3.5 weeks, a new low of 3.53! Doctor was very encouraged to see such a positive response. And luckily no side effects.
GTTown
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Firmagon Injection gone bad!
Husband got his first hormone injection yesterday to begin treatment which will include 45 Radiation Therapy sessions. He got the first shot, everything seemed ok, got the second shot and BP dropped like a rock. Could not wake him up. They called 911 took him to the hospital. He is home and doing OK
Husband got his first hormone injection yesterday to begin treatment which will include 45 Radiation Therapy sessions. He got the first shot, everything seemed ok, got the second shot and BP dropped like a rock. Could not wake him up. They called 911 took him to the hospital. He is home and doing OK
USAFproudmom
in
Prostate Cancer Network
1 year ago
Stopping Firmagon if castration resistant
This may seem like a daft question but what is the position with continuing or stopping
Firmagon
when you're castration resistant? Is its purpose to control the spread of testosterone that would otherwise make the cancer even worse? Thanks
This may seem like a daft question but what is the position with continuing or stopping
Firmagon
when you're castration resistant? Is its purpose to control the spread of testosterone that would otherwise make the cancer even worse? Thanks
Finlay66
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
question regarding otc pain relief
I am currently on daily zytiga plus prednisone and monthly
firmagon
. . I have mostly avoided any pain meds. Recently, I overexerted while doing yard work and hurt the lower back. We now are hiking in the Finger Lakes and rest on the back isn’t as practical, but the back isn’t cooperating.
I am currently on daily zytiga plus prednisone and monthly
firmagon
. . I have mostly avoided any pain meds. Recently, I overexerted while doing yard work and hurt the lower back. We now are hiking in the Finger Lakes and rest on the back isn’t as practical, but the back isn’t cooperating.
Gatodd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
PSA slightly rose after 8 months undetectable
I am 57 and on ADT (
Firmagon
+Zytiga+Prednisone) after surgery in 2022 and 39 sessions of RT in 2023 (Jan Feb). Till now I has been undetectable but at November my bloodwork showed PSA risen to 0.04. Should I be concerned or could it be just random fluctuation? Thanks for your reactions.
I am 57 and on ADT (
Firmagon
+Zytiga+Prednisone) after surgery in 2022 and 39 sessions of RT in 2023 (Jan Feb). Till now I has been undetectable but at November my bloodwork showed PSA risen to 0.04. Should I be concerned or could it be just random fluctuation? Thanks for your reactions.
noasim
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Thoughts on switching from firmagon to lupron
I have been on
firmagon
and zytiga since December 2021. I seem to be tolerating both well (normal effects of fatigue, loss of strength, some foggiest). Liver and kidney numbers are goo and PSA is undetectable.
I have been on
firmagon
and zytiga since December 2021. I seem to be tolerating both well (normal effects of fatigue, loss of strength, some foggiest). Liver and kidney numbers are goo and PSA is undetectable.
Gatodd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Pain post SBRT
Started on ADT (
Firmagon
and Nubeqa) in October 2023. Completed 6 cycles of docetaxel 4 wks ago. Started SBRT yesterday. My side effects thus far were all expected and I was prepared for them. Last night had severe back pain (8 out of 10) which lasted for 3-4 hours.
Started on ADT (
Firmagon
and Nubeqa) in October 2023. Completed 6 cycles of docetaxel 4 wks ago. Started SBRT yesterday. My side effects thus far were all expected and I was prepared for them. Last night had severe back pain (8 out of 10) which lasted for 3-4 hours.
Eggdoc
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
FIRMAGON INJECTION REACTIONS
I know from reading about the side effects from
Firmagon
that swelling, a hard lump, redness, and pain at the injection site is normal and can last for 3-4 days, but it doesn't talk about how intense that swelling will be or how large the hard lump is.
I know from reading about the side effects from
Firmagon
that swelling, a hard lump, redness, and pain at the injection site is normal and can last for 3-4 days, but it doesn't talk about how intense that swelling will be or how large the hard lump is.
GMan-62
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Pluvicto works but at what cost
Previously on
Firmagon
, Xtandi worked for awhile, nothing with Xofigo and a few rounds of Jevtana didn’t help and caused problems, also had localized XRT - but had to have chemo to qualify for Pluvicto which is a great advanced treatment for many of us After multiple delays getting Pluvicto with PSA
Previously on
Firmagon
, Xtandi worked for awhile, nothing with Xofigo and a few rounds of Jevtana didn’t help and caused problems, also had localized XRT - but had to have chemo to qualify for Pluvicto which is a great advanced treatment for many of us After multiple delays getting Pluvicto with PSA
Beach18
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
A List for Newly Diagnosed that My Wife did in 2022 please add to list if anything is missed or wrong or needs updating. TIA
Firmagon
rxhope.com/PAP/info/PAPList... 3. Zytiga janssencarepath.com/patient... 4. Zytiga discounted cash price goodrx.com/zytiga 5. Xtandi • astellaspharmasupportsoluti... • xtandi.com/financial-support 6. Nubeqa nubeqa-us.com/support#:~:te... 7. Darolutamide nubeqa-us.com/support 8.
Firmagon
rxhope.com/PAP/info/PAPList... 3. Zytiga janssencarepath.com/patient... 4. Zytiga discounted cash price goodrx.com/zytiga 5. Xtandi • astellaspharmasupportsoluti... • xtandi.com/financial-support 6. Nubeqa nubeqa-us.com/support#:~:te... 7. Darolutamide nubeqa-us.com/support 8.
Shorehousejam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
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