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If I could only put my back into it.
Two weeks about completing
IMRT
with boosts and four months into a six month Lupron injection, my CBC and Metabolic Panel were all normal and my T level is <3. Bladder frequency is calming down to once a night.
Two weeks about completing
IMRT
with boosts and four months into a six month Lupron injection, my CBC and Metabolic Panel were all normal and my T level is <3. Bladder frequency is calming down to once a night.
Jvaughan0
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Now comes the test
Just finished 39
IMRT
treatments to whole pelvis last week. Fourteen of those treatments were boosts to three Pylarify identified avid lymph nodes. I'm three months into the first of six month Lupron injections. I have a routine check up with my family doctor next week.
Just finished 39
IMRT
treatments to whole pelvis last week. Fourteen of those treatments were boosts to three Pylarify identified avid lymph nodes. I'm three months into the first of six month Lupron injections. I have a routine check up with my family doctor next week.
Jvaughan0
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Newly diagnosed Teal stage prostate cancer, trying to prepare for possible HDR brachytherapy treatment.
I did a lot of research & decided to choose radiation treatment, was referred to our local cancer center for IG-
IMRT
, but my treatment got delayed trying to authorize SpaceOar hydrogel procedure first, my insurance denied covering the hydrogel.
I did a lot of research & decided to choose radiation treatment, was referred to our local cancer center for IG-
IMRT
, but my treatment got delayed trying to authorize SpaceOar hydrogel procedure first, my insurance denied covering the hydrogel.
Isaiah43-1-2
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
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Update: Post SBRT/IMRT Treatment for Favorable Int. PCa
I did have a hard time with the combo
IMRT
and ADT. Lost a lot of weight due to constipation and diarrhea and was often very tired. Lucky for me it was baseball season and I pretty much watched every game I could stream. At this point, all symptoms have disappeared.
I did have a hard time with the combo
IMRT
and ADT. Lost a lot of weight due to constipation and diarrhea and was often very tired. Lucky for me it was baseball season and I pretty much watched every game I could stream. At this point, all symptoms have disappeared.
jimalong51
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
Stage 4 , Veterans Administration
I was going to use U of Chicago hub about 1 mile from my home compared to 50 miles to Illinois cyberknife for 25 days of
IMRT
. It seems the RO at U of C hub , is not too fond of accepting me as a patient for
IMRT
because of legal or medical reasons of having had SBRT elsewhere .
I was going to use U of Chicago hub about 1 mile from my home compared to 50 miles to Illinois cyberknife for 25 days of
IMRT
. It seems the RO at U of C hub , is not too fond of accepting me as a patient for
IMRT
because of legal or medical reasons of having had SBRT elsewhere .
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
SBRT to 1 lymph node
Then soon after maybe at the U of Chicago , 25 fractions of
IMRT
, because of travel . U of C has a cancer center a few miles from here . It is Chicago winter and dont want to travel 60 miles one way to Illinois Cyberknife .
Then soon after maybe at the U of Chicago , 25 fractions of
IMRT
, because of travel . U of C has a cancer center a few miles from here . It is Chicago winter and dont want to travel 60 miles one way to Illinois Cyberknife .
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Stage 4 , cure or remission ?
Hello All , as a new stage 4 dx with 1 lymph node in pelvic area , 3 fractions of SBRT then 25 sessions of
IMRT
coming soon . Given ADT , Eligard , 6 month . Recently saw MO to start abi. , Zytiga soon .
Hello All , as a new stage 4 dx with 1 lymph node in pelvic area , 3 fractions of SBRT then 25 sessions of
IMRT
coming soon . Given ADT , Eligard , 6 month . Recently saw MO to start abi. , Zytiga soon .
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Stage 4 , MO questions
Hirsch , Illinois Cyberknife who gave me primary SBRT 5 yrs ago suggested 3 fractions SBRT , then 25 fractions of
IMRT
. Had a fidicuial implanted into hot lymph node last week . My question is what are some of the hard ball questions should I be asking the MO ?
Hirsch , Illinois Cyberknife who gave me primary SBRT 5 yrs ago suggested 3 fractions SBRT , then 25 fractions of
IMRT
. Had a fidicuial implanted into hot lymph node last week . My question is what are some of the hard ball questions should I be asking the MO ?
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
1st visit MO
Then off to
IMRT
for 25 fractions . So Dr. SZ said Abi , ( Zytiga ) for 2 yrs . plus predizone 5mg . he wants me to do 1 pill a day (250 mg ) with a light low fat breakfast . We will stick to the Eligard for now . SemperFi , JJ
Then off to
IMRT
for 25 fractions . So Dr. SZ said Abi , ( Zytiga ) for 2 yrs . plus predizone 5mg . he wants me to do 1 pill a day (250 mg ) with a light low fat breakfast . We will stick to the Eligard for now . SemperFi , JJ
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
primary SBRT failure , now Stage IV
Then 25 sessions of
IMRT
. VA gave me a 6 month jab of eligard last week . My RO DR. Hirsch want to start in January . My PSA is rising rapidly , (see signature from 1.7 to 4.19 . What can I expect after
IMRT
is finished ? Has anyone been down the same path ?
Then 25 sessions of
IMRT
. VA gave me a 6 month jab of eligard last week . My RO DR. Hirsch want to start in January . My PSA is rising rapidly , (see signature from 1.7 to 4.19 . What can I expect after
IMRT
is finished ? Has anyone been down the same path ?
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Timing of radiation and treatment ?
. , 3 fractions of SBRT , then 25 fractions of
IMRT
, waiting for the call .. I had the marker ( fidicual ) implanted last week . I see the MO , DR. Szmulewits , this friday . I had a 6 month jab of Eligard Dec. 9 . I will probably go withe SOC , standard of care by adding another therapy .
. , 3 fractions of SBRT , then 25 fractions of
IMRT
, waiting for the call .. I had the marker ( fidicual ) implanted last week . I see the MO , DR. Szmulewits , this friday . I had a 6 month jab of Eligard Dec. 9 . I will probably go withe SOC , standard of care by adding another therapy .
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Dystrophic calcification after Turp
I am stage 4 Gleason 9 3 bone Mets have been gone after
imrt
. Does anyone have any ideas. Thanks
I am stage 4 Gleason 9 3 bone Mets have been gone after
imrt
. Does anyone have any ideas. Thanks
fredyworks
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Stage IV, rib pains
Then 3 sessions of SBRT to the node , then 25 sessions of
IMRT
. Since then I have moderate pain along my rib cage left and right side . I feel it at night and day . No meds yet . Could this be from the Eligard ?
Then 3 sessions of SBRT to the node , then 25 sessions of
IMRT
. Since then I have moderate pain along my rib cage left and right side . I feel it at night and day . No meds yet . Could this be from the Eligard ?
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Stage IV N1 , Radiation, Dr. Snuff Meyers
Hello All , I have hot node in pelvic area picked up by pylarify scan at VA . . scheduled for 3 sessions of SBRT , then 25 sessions of
IMRT
at Illinois Cyberknife , Dr. Hirsch . .
Hello All , I have hot node in pelvic area picked up by pylarify scan at VA . . scheduled for 3 sessions of SBRT , then 25 sessions of
IMRT
at Illinois Cyberknife , Dr. Hirsch . .
reconjj
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
My Oligometastatic Journey Update
The Lupron, the chemo, the dexamethasone, the
IMRT
, the Zytiga yes I guess it was a load in retrospect, but I knew what I had to do in order to do well with it. I have a great marriage, good friends and family, mostly great diet, spiritual life, work I love.
The Lupron, the chemo, the dexamethasone, the
IMRT
, the Zytiga yes I guess it was a load in retrospect, but I knew what I had to do in order to do well with it. I have a great marriage, good friends and family, mostly great diet, spiritual life, work I love.
London441
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Eight is enough?
Going back to the eight, that is the number of
IMRT
boosts remaining for me out of the 37 that started Thanksgiving week. After G9 prostate removal in 2014 and salvage radiation to the prostate bed in 2017, cancer awoke and joined me once again on my life's journey last March.
Going back to the eight, that is the number of
IMRT
boosts remaining for me out of the 37 that started Thanksgiving week. After G9 prostate removal in 2014 and salvage radiation to the prostate bed in 2017, cancer awoke and joined me once again on my life's journey last March.
Jvaughan0
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
What things may come
Thirty seven days of
IMRT
radiation... 37 days of saying good morning to an office staff of five, dropping my pants in an examining room chair and donning an operating gown before reciting my name and birthday grants me entry into the subduely lite room of the one-eyed Cyclops.
Thirty seven days of
IMRT
radiation... 37 days of saying good morning to an office staff of five, dropping my pants in an examining room chair and donning an operating gown before reciting my name and birthday grants me entry into the subduely lite room of the one-eyed Cyclops.
Jvaughan0
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Proton therapy vs IMRT?
Looked at studies - seem inconclusive as to any advantage for one over other. Some indications PT may have less side effects, maybe? Local radiation folks (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance) say have seen slightly more rectal bleeding from PT. Thoughts?
Looked at studies - seem inconclusive as to any advantage for one over other. Some indications PT may have less side effects, maybe? Local radiation folks (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance) say have seen slightly more rectal bleeding from PT. Thoughts?
conbio
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 years ago
PET/PSMA scan results after 3rd LU-177. Should I go ahead with SBRT or complete 4th LU-177?
But radiologist is suggesting I consider doing SBRT or
IMRT
to take care of the lobes of prostate gland and the right sacral sclerotic bone. Looking for advice if I should go ahead and do the SBRT or continue the 4th infusion of LU 177.
But radiologist is suggesting I consider doing SBRT or
IMRT
to take care of the lobes of prostate gland and the right sacral sclerotic bone. Looking for advice if I should go ahead and do the SBRT or continue the 4th infusion of LU 177.
bellyhappy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
1st meeting with RO tomorrow morning what questions should I ask?
The plan they have proposed for me is 28 sessions with a total of 60 Gray using VMAT ,
IMRT
. they use tattoos vs gold pellets. Target is Prostate and 2 Lymph Nodes that showed + for cancer.
The plan they have proposed for me is 28 sessions with a total of 60 Gray using VMAT ,
IMRT
. they use tattoos vs gold pellets. Target is Prostate and 2 Lymph Nodes that showed + for cancer.
Scout4answers
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
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