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CBC EVERY 2 WEEKS DURING IMRT
I won't be meeting with my RO again until Wednesday August 31st, but I was wondering if these numbers are concerning or normal when receiving
IMRT
.
I won't be meeting with my RO again until Wednesday August 31st, but I was wondering if these numbers are concerning or normal when receiving
IMRT
.
GMan-62
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Serrapeptase
Has anyone used serrapeptase to help with inflammation and the development of urethra scar tissue after
IMRT
. I have read it is used in Europe to help alleviate pulmonary fibrosis, apparently it has fibrin dissolving properties.
Has anyone used serrapeptase to help with inflammation and the development of urethra scar tissue after
IMRT
. I have read it is used in Europe to help alleviate pulmonary fibrosis, apparently it has fibrin dissolving properties.
watertender
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
PET PSMA scan and low PSA and Lurpon
My radiologist wants me to get the scan so I can then get set up for
IMRT
and possible SBRT.
My radiologist wants me to get the scan so I can then get set up for
IMRT
and possible SBRT.
Dave78717
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
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Change in orgasm feeling after PCa treatment?
I had
IMRT
, ADT, and brachyboost. Definitely different for me pre/post- treatment. Sensation is not as intense now. Location of pleasure seems to be more concentrated at head than before. Feels like major "push" from gut in order to orgasm. Sometimes a few drops of "pre-cum."
I had
IMRT
, ADT, and brachyboost. Definitely different for me pre/post- treatment. Sensation is not as intense now. Location of pleasure seems to be more concentrated at head than before. Feels like major "push" from gut in order to orgasm. Sometimes a few drops of "pre-cum."
EdinBmore
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
2 years ago
Blood in the urine
It only happened once but then in September, it happened again so my Urologist performed a cystoscopy in his office and saw some irritation in the bladder that may have been a result of the
IMRT
I had last year. .
It only happened once but then in September, it happened again so my Urologist performed a cystoscopy in his office and saw some irritation in the bladder that may have been a result of the
IMRT
I had last year. .
old64horn
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Nubeqa failing onto C-94676 clinical trial
Had 45
IMRT
radiation treatments in 2015. When PSA began to rise I was prescribed bicalutamide where my PSA began to once again rise after having been undetectable for several years and in March of 2021 placed on darolutamide. Once again PSA began a slow rise where it reached 2.18 in 10/22.
Had 45
IMRT
radiation treatments in 2015. When PSA began to rise I was prescribed bicalutamide where my PSA began to once again rise after having been undetectable for several years and in March of 2021 placed on darolutamide. Once again PSA began a slow rise where it reached 2.18 in 10/22.
wagscure259
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Biomarkers as Predictive Tools for Selection of Treatment
DO NOT wait for PSA to get this high...do not depend on a DRE...none of these will give you the margin of safety you think they do...the mix of biomarkers and the pathway to treatment discussed here is mind blowing...man do I wish I had this one surgery and an
IMRT
ago...but if this helps someone in
DO NOT wait for PSA to get this high...do not depend on a DRE...none of these will give you the margin of safety you think they do...the mix of biomarkers and the pathway to treatment discussed here is mind blowing...man do I wish I had this one surgery and an
IMRT
ago...but if this helps someone in
RMontana
in
Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Debulking Radiation Options
MO has me scheduled for a consultation with RO for a planned debulking
IMRT
/IGRT to the prostrate and pelvis in Nov/Dec. My question for this group - is
IMRT
/IGRT the best option here, (or maybe the one that matches the equipment that Northwestern has)?
MO has me scheduled for a consultation with RO for a planned debulking
IMRT
/IGRT to the prostrate and pelvis in Nov/Dec. My question for this group - is
IMRT
/IGRT the best option here, (or maybe the one that matches the equipment that Northwestern has)?
Heykm01
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
How to monitor intraductal PCa that has low PSA production?
My aggressive intraductal PCa (0.88 Decipher) does not express PSA/PSMA very well (see my bio). Dx in June,2022. I've been getting 3 month Eligard injections for the last 7 mos., to continue for possibly 11 more mos. Just completed 28 sessions of IMRT.Since PSA testing may not be very helpful for my
My aggressive intraductal PCa (0.88 Decipher) does not express PSA/PSMA very well (see my bio). Dx in June,2022. I've been getting 3 month Eligard injections for the last 7 mos., to continue for possibly 11 more mos. Just completed 28 sessions of IMRT.Since PSA testing may not be very helpful for my
Danskor
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
NEXT STEP IMRT
I'm scheduled to go in on 8/2/22 for RT simulation and will start 38-39
IMRT
treatments on 8/8/2022 5 x week for 8 wks. Not excited about the RT, but I'm sure things will be fine.
I'm scheduled to go in on 8/2/22 for RT simulation and will start 38-39
IMRT
treatments on 8/8/2022 5 x week for 8 wks. Not excited about the RT, but I'm sure things will be fine.
GMan-62
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Just getting started
RO is suggesting 40 sessions of
IMRT
/IGRT and 2 years of ADT. Not advisable to use a spacer due to the location of the extracapsular extension of the lesion. Lymph nodes to be treated. Will use fiducials with the possibility of a Brachy boost.
RO is suggesting 40 sessions of
IMRT
/IGRT and 2 years of ADT. Not advisable to use a spacer due to the location of the extracapsular extension of the lesion. Lymph nodes to be treated. Will use fiducials with the possibility of a Brachy boost.
OldVTGuy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
TO TAKE OR TO WAIT
His thoughts are since the cancer is responding well to Eligard, PSMA PET Scan showed no mets outside the 2 soft nodes, and I'm starting
IMRT
on the 15th, he would prefer to wait until after
IMRT
is complete to decide whether or not to start enzalutamide .
His thoughts are since the cancer is responding well to Eligard, PSMA PET Scan showed no mets outside the 2 soft nodes, and I'm starting
IMRT
on the 15th, he would prefer to wait until after
IMRT
is complete to decide whether or not to start enzalutamide .
GMan-62
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Gleason 9 with mets and PCA = 3.7 at time of diagnosis
I also completed day 15 off 44 -
IMRT
. My PSA was 3.7 at the time of diagnosis, I found the cancer due to pushing the urologist for more testing as urinary issues were bothering me. After ADT started, at 1 month, PSA dropped to 1.2 - 2 months down to .2 and at 3 months .1.
I also completed day 15 off 44 -
IMRT
. My PSA was 3.7 at the time of diagnosis, I found the cancer due to pushing the urologist for more testing as urinary issues were bothering me. After ADT started, at 1 month, PSA dropped to 1.2 - 2 months down to .2 and at 3 months .1.
Huzzah1
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
DOES MEDICARE COVER DEXA SCANS FOR MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER
My Dr. scheduled me for
IMRT
(38 rounds total) which started August 16th, and he wanted to find the baseline for my bone density before the
IMRT
started and since I'm on ADT so he ordered a DEXA scan.
My Dr. scheduled me for
IMRT
(38 rounds total) which started August 16th, and he wanted to find the baseline for my bone density before the
IMRT
started and since I'm on ADT so he ordered a DEXA scan.
GMan-62
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Does IMRT cause incontinence?
My doctor seems to think that a course of 9 weeks of
IMRT
on my Lymph node area and prostate to treat prostate cancer is not likely to cause incontinence for me. I'm 60 and I'm not sure he is right. When I think of causing incontinence I am concerned also in the long run.
My doctor seems to think that a course of 9 weeks of
IMRT
on my Lymph node area and prostate to treat prostate cancer is not likely to cause incontinence for me. I'm 60 and I'm not sure he is right. When I think of causing incontinence I am concerned also in the long run.
Dave78717
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Legal issues when/if you tell your employer you have PC and need an extended treatment?
I'm trying to get my radiation treatment scheduled (combo brachytherapy + 5 weeks of xray beam (
IMRT
?). Are there any recommended resources around protections from being let go by your employer due to the time off I might need?
I'm trying to get my radiation treatment scheduled (combo brachytherapy + 5 weeks of xray beam (
IMRT
?). Are there any recommended resources around protections from being let go by your employer due to the time off I might need?
Bionicpenis
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
UCSF PSMA PET Update Location of Recurrence Low PSA
For this group 30% of tumors would have been missed had they received RT (
IMRT
) with only normal imaging (bone, PET and other scans)...important is that the same 30% is the rate of
IMRT
patients who recur and must be re treated.
For this group 30% of tumors would have been missed had they received RT (
IMRT
) with only normal imaging (bone, PET and other scans)...important is that the same 30% is the rate of
IMRT
patients who recur and must be re treated.
RMontana
in
Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
When to consider chemo?
He is planning to put me on Enzalutamide shortly and
IMRT
is a likely option further down the line when the ADT has shrunk the cancer. I am waiting for my appointment for a full body CT scan to see what the extent of the mets are.
He is planning to put me on Enzalutamide shortly and
IMRT
is a likely option further down the line when the ADT has shrunk the cancer. I am waiting for my appointment for a full body CT scan to see what the extent of the mets are.
Benkaymel
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
When to consider Chemo?
He is planning to put me on Enzalutamide shortly and
IMRT
is a likely option further down the line when the ADT has shrunk the cancer. I am waiting for my appointment for a full body CT scan to see what the extent of the mets are.
He is planning to put me on Enzalutamide shortly and
IMRT
is a likely option further down the line when the ADT has shrunk the cancer. I am waiting for my appointment for a full body CT scan to see what the extent of the mets are.
Benkaymel
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
T and PSA basically undetectable. Is adding testosterone or having a colonoscopy 3 years post treatment a good or bad idea for the elderly?
Treatment initially casodex followed by one session high dose brachy, 25 sessions
IMRT
and 18 months Lupron. Currently PSA undetectable and T still <2.5. Pushing through a regular exercise routine but have no energy whatsoever.
Treatment initially casodex followed by one session high dose brachy, 25 sessions
IMRT
and 18 months Lupron. Currently PSA undetectable and T still <2.5. Pushing through a regular exercise routine but have no energy whatsoever.
VN6465
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
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