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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
3 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
3 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
3 years ago
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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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 years ago
PSA slightly up after salvage radiation
In June 2021 in started and 8 week IGRT/
IMRT
radiation of the prostate bed in adjacent lymph nodes. 1 month after completion the PSA was unchanged (0.12). 4 months after completion it is now 0.13. My question is: should the PSA be less than it was prior to radiation?
In June 2021 in started and 8 week IGRT/
IMRT
radiation of the prostate bed in adjacent lymph nodes. 1 month after completion the PSA was unchanged (0.12). 4 months after completion it is now 0.13. My question is: should the PSA be less than it was prior to radiation?
old64horn
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 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
Can PSA be determined from the blood clots that are produced in from radiation cystitis?
Hubs had RARP 2014;
IMRT
& ADT 2016 for recurrence. He's now experiencing low but increasing (doubling) PSA. Simultaneously, having second bout of radiation cystitis, using Foley to dilate urethra. But blood clots are being produced.
Hubs had RARP 2014;
IMRT
& ADT 2016 for recurrence. He's now experiencing low but increasing (doubling) PSA. Simultaneously, having second bout of radiation cystitis, using Foley to dilate urethra. But blood clots are being produced.
Lyubov
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
New Game plan
Plan is to get PSMA scan and use aggressive radiation, including SBRT if needed, as well as
IMRT
in conjunction with Eligard and Zytiga to attack the spots that show up when they are small and not to let them have a chance to grow or spread.
Plan is to get PSMA scan and use aggressive radiation, including SBRT if needed, as well as
IMRT
in conjunction with Eligard and Zytiga to attack the spots that show up when they are small and not to let them have a chance to grow or spread.
Scout4answers
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
SBRT to surgical bed and WPRT (Excalibur Trial) vs IMRT
Any thoughts or experiences in this regard between SBRT and
IMRT
and including WPRT is of course greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jim
Any thoughts or experiences in this regard between SBRT and
IMRT
and including WPRT is of course greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jim
jjpeabody
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Seeking advice for rising PSA in 77 yo husband
1/2016; 39
IMRT
2/3-2016; PSA remained <0.1 until 8/2019.] [Recently, he’s had 2 bouts of radiation/cystitis/urethretitis.] Thanks in advance for any thoughts you might have to share.
1/2016; 39
IMRT
2/3-2016; PSA remained <0.1 until 8/2019.] [Recently, he’s had 2 bouts of radiation/cystitis/urethretitis.] Thanks in advance for any thoughts you might have to share.
Lyubov
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Has anyone here completely overcome Radiation Cystitis or Radiation Urethritis for the long term?
My understanding is that the damage is from
IMRT
he had in early 2016 (along with ADT) for recurrence following RARP (4-2014). Also, he appears to be having another recurrence; very low psa but doubling every 4 months. . . I'm a nervous wreck
My understanding is that the damage is from
IMRT
he had in early 2016 (along with ADT) for recurrence following RARP (4-2014). Also, he appears to be having another recurrence; very low psa but doubling every 4 months. . . I'm a nervous wreck
Lyubov
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
PSA score 3 months after HDR Brachy & 25 IMRT
Thank you all for all the information you provide, truly a life-saver. First PSA test 3 months after treatment shows 1.54, last test prior to treatment was 4.87. Meeting with Doctor on 10/22 to discuss. Feels a little high, is this within expectations? Thank you all again!
Thank you all for all the information you provide, truly a life-saver. First PSA test 3 months after treatment shows 1.54, last test prior to treatment was 4.87. Meeting with Doctor on 10/22 to discuss. Feels a little high, is this within expectations? Thank you all again!
JDL_Coffee
in
Prostate Cancer Network
3 years ago
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