Experiences with

Intestinal and stomach conditions

in a nutshell, a PROTAC (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) is like a specialized tool designed to eliminate unwanted proteins in the body. It's like a magic marker that marks a specific protein inside a cell (cancer cell in our case). This tricks the internal "waste management system" of into breaking down

I have this condition and take colestyramine daily which controls it well. I recently asked my GP to have my fat soluble vitamins checked (A,D and K, I believe) in a blood test as this has not been checked in a long time. The email! came back saying there was no indication for this. The literature

seems to have good results with cachexia. Not tested directly on prostate cancer patients but could be promising. “This study showed us those who received ponsegromab had improvement in body weight, muscle mass, quality of life and physical function," https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/09/14/pfizer-cancer-drug-test

Hello everyone, This is our weekly post to let you know about the different support groups, workshops and events taking place at Ovacome next week. Tuesday 17 September - Worcestershire ovarian cancer support group between 11:00am -1:00pm: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/Event/worcestershire-group

Fresh for you from ESMO 2024: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240915733347/en/New-Data-Presented-at-ESMO-2024-Show-that-Veracyte%E2%80%99s-Decipher-Prostate-Test-Predicts-Chemotherapy-Benefit-in-Patients-with-Metastatic-Prostate-Cancer

Hi All, After failing docetaxel and pluvicto my MO put me on KEYTRUDA. Yesterday, 13 September, I experienced some very painful side effects. My neck was really stiff, which made moving it painful and difficult. The other issue was that all my joints and nerve endings felt like they were on fire. Moving

Hi I had a total colectomy last Wednesday I've been so sick ever since I'm still in hospital can't eat they have a ng tube down me which is just producing so much sick it's awful its making me feel so weak I thought inwould be home by now. The surgeon says the stoma is working but just not as quick yet

Hello everyone, I got my results on 2/28/23 , 3+4 in 3 areas. I've consulted with Dr. Dorff at City of Hope and she recommended surgery over radiation, her preference with prostate cancer. She recommended Dr. Lau if I go the surgery route. I met with Dr. Kishan at UCLA, when they had MRIdian, and

I have Serous Borderline tumor . Has anyone else got this diagnosis ? Should I be worried

I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to reply to my previous post about my balance issues. It was very overwhelming having so many replies and as i work a 12 hour shift and have brain fog and my concentration is non existant it's taken me this long to read all the replies. I had my drs

I had a blood test yesterday and my serum cortisol was 330 nm/l.I have some hyperpigmentation & vitaligo. I think my GP was checking for Addison's. Hopefully now I can see an endocrinologist

Hi all, I've been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Gleason 9 with metastatic to the right seminal vessel and one lymph node. Currently getting registered at Loma Linda and also the Proton Center at San Diego. Dr. Rossi just went on vacation for a month, so he's unfortunately a no-go, and I'm

I have been on Enhertu for over a year but my last two infusions are causing longer periods of nausea and fatigue .It was only for two days after the pre meds wore off.This time it has been a full week.Anyone else notice this? I wonder if my Enhertu has run it's course because that was what I experienced

hello all. Well my last two ( three month) PSA tests were 0.10 and MO. And RO. Recommend somewhat early salvage radiation treatment. A question I would like some input on is should I look into proton therapy over IMRT. I would need to travel to Fred hutch or Salt Lake City as I live in Reno Nv. Just

New diagnosis. What i thought was back pain just turned out to be Advanced Metastatic PROSTATE Cancer on a CT Scan with contrast and PSA of 56. I've been blessed with excellent health til now. This is all scary NEW to me and my wife, we are in shock. Oncologist/Urologist ordered a ultrasound guided

Good Morning All I hope you don't mind if I vent here as I know others have experienced the same sort of thing but I just had a very frustrating appointment with my haematology department. I have PV, diagnosed in Jan 2017, been on aspirin for years and interferon for nearly 14 months. I mostly

Hi everyone...God bless you all in this fight. I have only posted once before, I think. But, sure do keep up with all on this board...so helpful!I have triple pos MBC with Pik3ca mutation. Diagnosed about 2 1/2 years ago. Not much luck with treatments...am on my 4th or 5th line...have lost count. My

My dermatologist has suggested and prescribed the above medications for my face and neck for my ongoing battle with actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma ( 6 mohs surgeries). Has anybody used this treatment for their skin? From what I read, it is a topical chemotherapy. It causes redness,

Meanwhile in Italy, a group of researchers....this study discusses the development of immunoliposome-based CRISPR/Cas9 delivery targeting IL30 in prostate cancer. In vivo and in vitro it showed great results in inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis formation. Alteration of tumor environment (reduced

Hi guys, I'm 36 and have been on zoladex for the past 9 months. I've made the decision to have a hysterectomy along with recommend pelvic floor repair. I was wondering if anyone out there had been on zoladex before their hysterectomy and if the menopause symptoms where similar after or worse? Im