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UPDATE on my dad. A story of hope.❤️ #advancedPC
Hi my dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in Oct 2021. With Mets to spine, lungs, liver. He is 85. His PSA was 5000. (Today 28 months later his PSA is 0.031 and still dropping) He was told at the time he had 2 months to live. He had spinal surgery the morning after being diagnosed because
Hi my dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in Oct 2021. With Mets to spine, lungs, liver. He is 85. His PSA was 5000. (Today 28 months later his PSA is 0.031 and still dropping) He was told at the time he had 2 months to live. He had spinal surgery the morning after being diagnosed because
YC22
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Early detection: POSLUMA is the first FDA-approved radio-hybrid drug for PET imaging of prostate cancers.
Imaging tool can detect PCa even with very low PSA levels https://www.news4jax.com/health/2024/01/16/new-imaging-tool-is-lighting-up-prostate-cancer/
Imaging tool can detect PCa even with very low PSA levels https://www.news4jax.com/health/2024/01/16/new-imaging-tool-is-lighting-up-prostate-cancer/
Maxone73
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Rise in Testosterone but not PSA?
My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer, diagnosed in August of 2022. Gleason 4+3 Stage 4 because it went to 1 lymph node in the abdomen. After 44 rounds of radiation, receiving Eligard injections every 3 months, and 10 months on Apalutamide, his scans show no evidence of disease. ( As of Oct 2023) His
My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer, diagnosed in August of 2022. Gleason 4+3 Stage 4 because it went to 1 lymph node in the abdomen. After 44 rounds of radiation, receiving Eligard injections every 3 months, and 10 months on Apalutamide, his scans show no evidence of disease. ( As of Oct 2023) His
ThisIsForMyMom
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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post prostatectomy psa
hello. I Had surgery June 13 2023 biopsy showed Gleason 8. Psa 13 perineal invasion seminal vesicle invasion post surgery pathology Gleason 7. First two ultra sensitive psa came back with less than symbol 0.02. Then my last ultra sensitive psa came back 0.02 without the less than symbol. Is this something
hello. I Had surgery June 13 2023 biopsy showed Gleason 8. Psa 13 perineal invasion seminal vesicle invasion post surgery pathology Gleason 7. First two ultra sensitive psa came back with less than symbol 0.02. Then my last ultra sensitive psa came back 0.02 without the less than symbol. Is this something
Elkguide
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
1600 to 100 and counting
Hi All In the summer of 2023 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. My PSA test came in at 1634. I was told it was in my bones had three years to live and put on Zolodex. Since then my PSA in December 2023 is at 109 and my CT scan shows no bone or organ problems. Each test gets lower and I
Hi All In the summer of 2023 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. My PSA test came in at 1634. I was told it was in my bones had three years to live and put on Zolodex. Since then my PSA in December 2023 is at 109 and my CT scan shows no bone or organ problems. Each test gets lower and I
Whiskeyriver
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Abiraterone and Breathlessness
After around 7 months on Abiraterone, I developed high blood pressure and quite bad irregular heartbeats. My Oncologist took me off Abiraterone immediately, and I was subsequently diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. After seeing a Cardiology Consultant, I was prescribed Bisoporol and started back on
After around 7 months on Abiraterone, I developed high blood pressure and quite bad irregular heartbeats. My Oncologist took me off Abiraterone immediately, and I was subsequently diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. After seeing a Cardiology Consultant, I was prescribed Bisoporol and started back on
Dastardly
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Spam me with any stories of hope or guidance for my Dad - Gleason 10, bone mets in spine
Hello, I recently shared that my Dad was diagnosed with aggressive Gleason 10 prostate cancer. CT and bone scan confirmed this week he has bone mets in his spine (within L5 vertebrae). This is very shocking and heartbreaking to our family - his only symptom was more frequent urination - he does not
Hello, I recently shared that my Dad was diagnosed with aggressive Gleason 10 prostate cancer. CT and bone scan confirmed this week he has bone mets in his spine (within L5 vertebrae). This is very shocking and heartbreaking to our family - his only symptom was more frequent urination - he does not
LDC2024
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Relugolix/Orgovyx or Enzalutamide/Xtandi?
Good morning, all. I have updated my profile with my husband's history. But, long story short, he has been on ADT vacation for 13 months following succesful treatment of metastatic disease with Triplet Therapy (six rounds of Docetaxel, Lupron, and first Abieraterone plus Prednisone and then he switched
Good morning, all. I have updated my profile with my husband's history. But, long story short, he has been on ADT vacation for 13 months following succesful treatment of metastatic disease with Triplet Therapy (six rounds of Docetaxel, Lupron, and first Abieraterone plus Prednisone and then he switched
FaithOverFear104
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
4 years post EBRT (44) PSA 0.1 Up from undetectable.
MO thinks it will go up hopefully slowly. Recheck psa in 3 months. Dumb question maybe. Stage 4?
MO thinks it will go up hopefully slowly. Recheck psa in 3 months. Dumb question maybe. Stage 4?
Chasu
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Maybe because of "careful" patient selection, but still great: PSA Undetectable in First Patient Cu-67 SAR-bisPSMA
Positive results for mCRPC, very positive. Sorry if I have already posted this (my mind is not so sharp lately...was it ever??). "The first patient with prostate cancer dosed with 2 cycles of 8GBq of 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA has reached undetectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels using PET" https:/
Positive results for mCRPC, very positive. Sorry if I have already posted this (my mind is not so sharp lately...was it ever??). "The first patient with prostate cancer dosed with 2 cycles of 8GBq of 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA has reached undetectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels using PET" https:/
Maxone73
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Should the dose of Dutasteride be increased?
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
janebob99
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Should the dose of Dutasteride be increased?
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
The plot above shows the residual (nadir) level of DHT in men as a function of the daily Dutasteride dose (mg/day). The DHT nadir numbers shown in this plot are: 23.8 pg/mL for 0.5 mg daily dose; 10.2 pg/mL for 2.5 mg daily dose; and 7.3 pg/mL for 5 mg daily dose. Ref: Clark (2004) [see Table
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Low testosterone is associated with extremely poor survival metrics, post-ADT.
These companion plots compare: (A) median survival times, (B) PSA doubling times, and (C) Time to PSA Failure for two different levels of testosterone: Low and Normal. The low testosterone has a median value of 162 ng/dL [120-236] and the average normal T = 680 ng/dL. The cohort is 58 men with unfavorable
These companion plots compare: (A) median survival times, (B) PSA doubling times, and (C) Time to PSA Failure for two different levels of testosterone: Low and Normal. The low testosterone has a median value of 162 ng/dL [120-236] and the average normal T = 680 ng/dL. The cohort is 58 men with unfavorable
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
My own PSA values over time: 70% drop in just 3 months on Dutasteride and no ADT
Here are my own PSA values versus time plot. You can see there is an exponential rise in PSA starting at around 6/1/23, and doubling from PSA = 5 to 10 in about 8 months. My MRI at PSA = 10 showed a T3a tumor about 1.3 cm long (PIRADS 5). A subsequent targeted biopsy showed Gleason 3+4 in 4 cores,
Here are my own PSA values versus time plot. You can see there is an exponential rise in PSA starting at around 6/1/23, and doubling from PSA = 5 to 10 in about 8 months. My MRI at PSA = 10 showed a T3a tumor about 1.3 cm long (PIRADS 5). A subsequent targeted biopsy showed Gleason 3+4 in 4 cores,
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Doubling Times and PSA acceleration - Part II
This is a more realistic schematic plot of PSA levels increasing over time at an ever faster rate (acceleration). What could cause this? My theory is that as the tumor grows, the number of androgen receptors (ARs) increases proportionally. That makes sense...more PCa cells inside a tumor...more ARs
This is a more realistic schematic plot of PSA levels increasing over time at an ever faster rate (acceleration). What could cause this? My theory is that as the tumor grows, the number of androgen receptors (ARs) increases proportionally. That makes sense...more PCa cells inside a tumor...more ARs
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
PSA levels will increase over time, depending on the level of testosterone - Part I
Here's a schematic plot of the increase in PSA level (or increase in tumor volume) over time, for various levels of testosterone (while the tumor is relatively small). At very low levels of testosterone (for example, T = 10 ng/dL), the increase in PSA level is very small after a given time (for example
Here's a schematic plot of the increase in PSA level (or increase in tumor volume) over time, for various levels of testosterone (while the tumor is relatively small). At very low levels of testosterone (for example, T = 10 ng/dL), the increase in PSA level is very small after a given time (for example
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
Baseline PSMA-Pet scan?
My MO has given me instructions to end treatment 7/31. I've been on Lupron & Zytiga/5mg prednisone since 8/1/2022. I started out with Gleason (3+4) 7. Last May I had pelvic radiation to hit lymph nodes as per a 2021 PSMA-Pet scan. Now it's time to stop all treatment at the 2 year mark. My MO just kind
My MO has given me instructions to end treatment 7/31. I've been on Lupron & Zytiga/5mg prednisone since 8/1/2022. I started out with Gleason (3+4) 7. Last May I had pelvic radiation to hit lymph nodes as per a 2021 PSMA-Pet scan. Now it's time to stop all treatment at the 2 year mark. My MO just kind
duxlubber
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Adding second line hormonal therapy?
Hello everyone. My father's treatment from diagnosis consisted of ADT (Zoladex, 3-month injections as of now) and 6 courses of Docetaxel chemotherapy. PSA nadir was 0.89 after 7 months of treatment but after that the last 3 PSA tests show increase (PSA 2.310 on 24 Oct. 2023, PSA 6.81 on 24 Nov. 2023
Hello everyone. My father's treatment from diagnosis consisted of ADT (Zoladex, 3-month injections as of now) and 6 courses of Docetaxel chemotherapy. PSA nadir was 0.89 after 7 months of treatment but after that the last 3 PSA tests show increase (PSA 2.310 on 24 Oct. 2023, PSA 6.81 on 24 Nov. 2023
gio2x
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Dumb Question about rising PSA after initial RT.
If you still have a prostate after RT treatment 7 years ago ( NO ADT), could a slowly rising PSA just be 'natural' as you age? Have always been curious, as when initial biopsy was ordered, the doctor said, "if you were a few months older (70), your PSA level would not have prompted further investigation
If you still have a prostate after RT treatment 7 years ago ( NO ADT), could a slowly rising PSA just be 'natural' as you age? Have always been curious, as when initial biopsy was ordered, the doctor said, "if you were a few months older (70), your PSA level would not have prompted further investigation
Researcher50
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
How to monitor PCa after you stop ADT?
I've been on Zoladex implants for coming up to 4 years in February. I plan to stop ADT next time when it's due, as my PSA is always "undetectable" and it's been 4 years of physical and mental torment for me (the side effects). I think that enough is enough now. Does anyone have advice on the best ways
I've been on Zoladex implants for coming up to 4 years in February. I plan to stop ADT next time when it's due, as my PSA is always "undetectable" and it's been 4 years of physical and mental torment for me (the side effects). I think that enough is enough now. Does anyone have advice on the best ways
BluesmanNick
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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