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Have you been on Gemcitabine (Gemzar)?
Hello, I am starting Gemcitabine tomorrow and am wondering if anyone has advice on this chemo? Is it well tolerated? A nurse told me today I should get a port, my Oncologist said I should be fine without one. I had a terrible time with Enhertu and extreme nausea, I’m hoping this drug won’t be as hard
Hello, I am starting Gemcitabine tomorrow and am wondering if anyone has advice on this chemo? Is it well tolerated? A nurse told me today I should get a port, my Oncologist said I should be fine without one. I had a terrible time with Enhertu and extreme nausea, I’m hoping this drug won’t be as hard
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 year ago
Robust PSA Drops With Radionuclide Therapy in CRPCa— All but one patient had a PSA decline after a fractionated dose of 225Ac-J591
[i]From MedPage Today this article by by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage Today on results on a small pre-clinical trial as reported at the American Association for Cancer Reeach Annual Meeting:[/i] ORLANDO -- An investigational radionuclide therapy targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen
[i]From MedPage Today this article by by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage Today on results on a small pre-clinical trial as reported at the American Association for Cancer Reeach Annual Meeting:[/i] ORLANDO -- An investigational radionuclide therapy targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen
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Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
immunotherapies and DCVax-L
Hi all - my husband was given confirmed biopsy results (after a debulking operation) last week of grade 4 GBM. His treatment plan is 6 weeks of radiotherapy with chemotherapy, then 4 weeks rest, then 6 months of chemo. I'm interested in people's experiences of immunotherapies, particularly DCVax-L -
Hi all - my husband was given confirmed biopsy results (after a debulking operation) last week of grade 4 GBM. His treatment plan is 6 weeks of radiotherapy with chemotherapy, then 4 weeks rest, then 6 months of chemo. I'm interested in people's experiences of immunotherapies, particularly DCVax-L -
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Glioblastoma Support
1 year ago
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Worrying and fed up
Hey lovely ladies, just need some cheering up and support. Had my third chemo last week and it has absolutely ruined me! I am so tired, dizzy, thrush all in my mouth really struggling to function. I have checked in with the nurses just to make sure I'm ok but so shocked at how ill I feel considering
Hey lovely ladies, just need some cheering up and support. Had my third chemo last week and it has absolutely ruined me! I am so tired, dizzy, thrush all in my mouth really struggling to function. I have checked in with the nurses just to make sure I'm ok but so shocked at how ill I feel considering
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My Ovacome
1 year ago
ca125 up from last reading
I’m 49 and in 2019 was diagnosed with stage 1c2. It was found in pathology after having ovaries removed prophylactically due to finding out I was BRCA1 positive. I had 3 rounds of taxol and carboplatin. I might mention that my ca125 was 8 so never indicated cancer. During chemo my number rose to 9.
I’m 49 and in 2019 was diagnosed with stage 1c2. It was found in pathology after having ovaries removed prophylactically due to finding out I was BRCA1 positive. I had 3 rounds of taxol and carboplatin. I might mention that my ca125 was 8 so never indicated cancer. During chemo my number rose to 9.
Southernsas
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My Ovacome
1 year ago
ca125 result variations
I have been taking ca125 test every 2 months since starting olaparib few months back. From an initial reading of 700 during diagnosis, it went down to 10 mid chemo and 4.4 after surgery and 6th chemo. In the last 3 tests, the readings were 4.5, 5.1 and 6.4 (reference 0 to 35). Are such minor upticks
I have been taking ca125 test every 2 months since starting olaparib few months back. From an initial reading of 700 during diagnosis, it went down to 10 mid chemo and 4.4 after surgery and 6th chemo. In the last 3 tests, the readings were 4.5, 5.1 and 6.4 (reference 0 to 35). Are such minor upticks
Goodgirl98
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My Ovacome
1 year ago
45 yr young. Next steps?
Gday All, thanks for support and response to previous post as there was Some really good info, contacts, recommendations shared with me that I did follow up on. One v interesting point of view, shared with me via zoom call recently from a renown respected Professor in my home country of Australia. He
Gday All, thanks for support and response to previous post as there was Some really good info, contacts, recommendations shared with me that I did follow up on. One v interesting point of view, shared with me via zoom call recently from a renown respected Professor in my home country of Australia. He
dochelem
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
raised platelets post op
Hi, On 16/3 I had a radical hysterectomy, bilateral oophrectomy, appendectomy and omentum for what histology has now confirmed is stage1a adult type granulosa cell ovarian cancer. I was readmitted with a post op infection and treated with IV antibiotics, at the time it was noted I had a high platelet
Hi, On 16/3 I had a radical hysterectomy, bilateral oophrectomy, appendectomy and omentum for what histology has now confirmed is stage1a adult type granulosa cell ovarian cancer. I was readmitted with a post op infection and treated with IV antibiotics, at the time it was noted I had a high platelet
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My Ovacome
1 year ago
Besremi - Dosing Change
I consulted my hematologist after having 3 months of low WBC, RBC, and HCT. I followed his suggestion to inject 100 mcg of Besremi every month instead of of bi-weekly, This dose is consistent with the manufacturer's recommendation and I quote from Pharma Essentia website: "BESREMi is not chemotherapy
I consulted my hematologist after having 3 months of low WBC, RBC, and HCT. I followed his suggestion to inject 100 mcg of Besremi every month instead of of bi-weekly, This dose is consistent with the manufacturer's recommendation and I quote from Pharma Essentia website: "BESREMi is not chemotherapy
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
What follows Lupron and Zytiga?
Hi- I am 10+ years on Lupron and Zytiga (aberaterone), which included 3 vacations during first 5 years. Left hip was radiated (a 2nd time) last June when PSA started to rise (to low numbers) after scan showed my largest tumor, located in my left acetabulum, was “active”. PSA returned to <.05 once again
Hi- I am 10+ years on Lupron and Zytiga (aberaterone), which included 3 vacations during first 5 years. Left hip was radiated (a 2nd time) last June when PSA started to rise (to low numbers) after scan showed my largest tumor, located in my left acetabulum, was “active”. PSA returned to <.05 once again
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Eliquis and Xtandi - Drug Interaction
Dr. Corum called yesterday evening, said the pharmacist called, there was a drug interaction between Xtandi and Eliquis, making Eliquis less effective. Given my cardiovascular history with AFIB, the PE and DVT in 2010, wants the cardiologist to determine whether or not I could come off Eliquis or an
Dr. Corum called yesterday evening, said the pharmacist called, there was a drug interaction between Xtandi and Eliquis, making Eliquis less effective. Given my cardiovascular history with AFIB, the PE and DVT in 2010, wants the cardiologist to determine whether or not I could come off Eliquis or an
Hawk56
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Update, tumor in lymph node
I had a meeting with my oncologist yesterday about the findings from the PSMA Pet Scan. This is the reply I got. Any comments? "PSMA-PET shows a PSMA-positive lymph node medially for the iliac externa vessels on the left side. This is located in the mesentery. The urologist states that surgery is
I had a meeting with my oncologist yesterday about the findings from the PSMA Pet Scan. This is the reply I got. Any comments? "PSMA-PET shows a PSMA-positive lymph node medially for the iliac externa vessels on the left side. This is located in the mesentery. The urologist states that surgery is
Jansverr
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
MBC Journey so far
I was diagnosed with Primary and MBC the same time in 2017 they started me on Letrozole which worked well for about 3 years since then tried a number if other hormonal therapies that did not work for long or not at all (Ibrance and Everolimous) they have now decided to move me onto Chemo Xeloda, had
I was diagnosed with Primary and MBC the same time in 2017 they started me on Letrozole which worked well for about 3 years since then tried a number if other hormonal therapies that did not work for long or not at all (Ibrance and Everolimous) they have now decided to move me onto Chemo Xeloda, had
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 year ago
Is Pluvitco about to become available soon?
Exhausted chemo, radiation therapy, ADT. Pluvitco would be my last chance of prolonging my life.
Exhausted chemo, radiation therapy, ADT. Pluvitco would be my last chance of prolonging my life.
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
melt down
It’s not been a good week , it’s 5 months since I lost my husband and this week I need him so much. I’m just think when I start chemo ( I know it’s not a walk in the park) how poorly will I be can I do normal things go out , drive , and see my grandkids , it’s all negative thoughts I know , recover from
It’s not been a good week , it’s 5 months since I lost my husband and this week I need him so much. I’m just think when I start chemo ( I know it’s not a walk in the park) how poorly will I be can I do normal things go out , drive , and see my grandkids , it’s all negative thoughts I know , recover from
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My Ovacome
1 year ago
Overian cancer, recurrence.
Hi, I was diagnosed with oc end of 2021, had chemo, debulking op., resulting in NED, however, I have found small lump in my neck, about 2 weeks ago, mentioned it to nurse on Friday as I was having bloods taken, she got Doctor to take a look, he seemed concerned and referred me back to oncologist, has
Hi, I was diagnosed with oc end of 2021, had chemo, debulking op., resulting in NED, however, I have found small lump in my neck, about 2 weeks ago, mentioned it to nurse on Friday as I was having bloods taken, she got Doctor to take a look, he seemed concerned and referred me back to oncologist, has
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My Ovacome
1 year ago
How fast should your PSA drop after the first ADT treatment.
My husband has stage 4. It is in his lungs, ribs, shoulder and spine. Plus a lot of the lymph nodes. No pain except when he broke his ribs just lying on his stomach. That is healing without the palliative radiation. How fast should his PSA drop. How will we know if this is working. I know this treatment
My husband has stage 4. It is in his lungs, ribs, shoulder and spine. Plus a lot of the lymph nodes. No pain except when he broke his ribs just lying on his stomach. That is healing without the palliative radiation. How fast should his PSA drop. How will we know if this is working. I know this treatment
Bo1948
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Post Docetaxel scan, which one?
68yrs. Gleeson 5+4 T2cN1M0 Cap Sept 2023. PSA at diagnosis 27. mpMRI at diagnosis pirades V2= 2! Small prostate volume 22mls ( have been on Dutasteride) CT at diagnosis minimally prominent left pelvic wall nodes nil else. F18 PSMA Sept 2023 : pelvic lymph nodes + para aortic nodes, highest lymph
68yrs. Gleeson 5+4 T2cN1M0 Cap Sept 2023. PSA at diagnosis 27. mpMRI at diagnosis pirades V2= 2! Small prostate volume 22mls ( have been on Dutasteride) CT at diagnosis minimally prominent left pelvic wall nodes nil else. F18 PSMA Sept 2023 : pelvic lymph nodes + para aortic nodes, highest lymph
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Why do they not prescribe Grastofil (filgrastim) during chemotherapy
When I started 6 rounds of chemotherapy in 2017 I was not aware of the drug filgrastim. During my second infusion I had complications due to a very high fever and was hospitalized for 5 days. I was given intravenous full spectrum antibiotics every 4 hours for the 5days. After this I was prescribed Grastofil
When I started 6 rounds of chemotherapy in 2017 I was not aware of the drug filgrastim. During my second infusion I had complications due to a very high fever and was hospitalized for 5 days. I was given intravenous full spectrum antibiotics every 4 hours for the 5days. After this I was prescribed Grastofil
Islandboy2021
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
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My husband has advanced prostate cancer, psa was 325 at diagnosis, has had one round of chemo, psa never got to single figures, we were told, don’t emphasise on the figures, two months after chemo, things not great, put on Abiraterone …, psa doubled every 2 weeks, last count was over 500, suggesting
My husband has advanced prostate cancer, psa was 325 at diagnosis, has had one round of chemo, psa never got to single figures, we were told, don’t emphasise on the figures, two months after chemo, things not great, put on Abiraterone …, psa doubled every 2 weeks, last count was over 500, suggesting
Roxy1968
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
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