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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
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
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
2 years ago
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raising PSA with 6 months of RALP
RO
Recommends
SRT
whole prostrate bed + pelvis LNs. w/
or
VMAT
(over 33 treats) plus 6mons.
ADT
.
PSMA-Pet
sched. 8/19/22. ADT sched. to start @ 8/20/22. Simulation and SRT sched to start thereafter.
RO
Recommends
SRT
whole prostrate bed + pelvis LNs. w/
or
VMAT
(over 33 treats) plus 6mons.
ADT
.
PSMA-Pet
sched. 8/19/22. ADT sched. to start @ 8/20/22. Simulation and SRT sched to start thereafter.
Papillon2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
JUST FINISHED IMRT , WHAT NEXT?
Hi just want to say I finished my
IMRT
. I did 26 treatments along with Bicaltulamide 50mg and a Decapeptyl 6 month shot.
Hi just want to say I finished my
IMRT
. I did 26 treatments along with Bicaltulamide 50mg and a Decapeptyl 6 month shot.
Mischa1111111
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
Xtandi By Its Lonesome?
IMRT
, Lupron for 18 months and Zytiga for 12. October 2021 Gallium PSMA scan showed one micro cancer in node behind breastbone. No ADT repetition. June PSA back 0.55. Waiting on new treatment plan. Friend is on Xtandi alone and is in similar position but is undetectable. Thoughts? I HATE Lupron.
IMRT
, Lupron for 18 months and Zytiga for 12. October 2021 Gallium PSMA scan showed one micro cancer in node behind breastbone. No ADT repetition. June PSA back 0.55. Waiting on new treatment plan. Friend is on Xtandi alone and is in similar position but is undetectable. Thoughts? I HATE Lupron.
TEBozo
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Any strategies for minimizing side effects of IMRT Radiation or making therapy more effective?
Starting
IMRT
radiation in 2 weeks. VMAT 20 sessions
Starting
IMRT
radiation in 2 weeks. VMAT 20 sessions
Scout4answers
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
I'm 84 and diagnosed with PC 5 months ago. I was told I had High Risk Localized PC with a Gleason score of 8.
I was put on Firmagon immediately and took 45 radiation
IMRT
sessions, which I just finished. Although the pet and bone scans showed no signs of spread outside the prostate, I am also taking 500mg of Zytiga with 5mg of Prednisone as a precaution, .
I was put on Firmagon immediately and took 45 radiation
IMRT
sessions, which I just finished. Although the pet and bone scans showed no signs of spread outside the prostate, I am also taking 500mg of Zytiga with 5mg of Prednisone as a precaution, .
Vegasman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
SOC options have run out, PSMA negative, declining health - what's next?
-First treatment was brachytherapy and
IMRT
. Undetectable PSA never reached. -Recurrance in 2009, no spread to bones. Began ADT and continued that on and off (PSA low of 0.01) until 2018. - Fall 2018, PSA rose to 40 and PCa found in 3 lymph nodes. Continued ADT.
-First treatment was brachytherapy and
IMRT
. Undetectable PSA never reached. -Recurrance in 2009, no spread to bones. Began ADT and continued that on and off (PSA low of 0.01) until 2018. - Fall 2018, PSA rose to 40 and PCa found in 3 lymph nodes. Continued ADT.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
SRT IGRT/IMRT urinary urgency beginning after 3rd treatment
Was rejected for SBRT after Kishan's swab test indicated not suitable for SBRT but ok for
IMRT
per Kishan. Really concerned, any aids to counter urgency appreciated. I tried doing a search as I know its been covered here but not very good at searches. Thank you!
Was rejected for SBRT after Kishan's swab test indicated not suitable for SBRT but ok for
IMRT
per Kishan. Really concerned, any aids to counter urgency appreciated. I tried doing a search as I know its been covered here but not very good at searches. Thank you!
jjpeabody
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
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