Experiences with

Proton Therapy

Hadn't been feeling great so did blood test and my TSH seem to be superhigh again. results below. I am on T3 only and have autoimmune thyroditis. Endo suggested trying NDT instead of increasing T3 again ( I am on 60mcg of T3 ) Has anyone done this and any advice will be greatly appreciated. Endo suggested

hi everyone hope you’re okay and pain free i’m worried my endo has came back. i’ve been referred back to my consultant but i have to wait another month to see him. i’m just worried my endo has came back. my symptoms have been: pain during sex, i cried the other night so bad as it hurt and i’ve not

Are you on ADT? Then read on and let your dry eyes weep - as dry eyes tend to do. Several more SEs that we can add to the list of those from PCa treatments. This is not the only ocular issue you should be aware of, as the following report indicates. The report profiles the potential eye conditions that

Having been diagnosed with stage 4 PCa in May this year (see my profile for more details), my CO has suggested it could be worth me participating in the AMPLITUDE trial. This is currently at the stage of taking newly diagnosed metastatic cases like mine who have particular DNA repair defects. I don't

After my MRI showed a PIRADS 5 lesion, my biopsy came back with a Gleason 4+3 in 5/13 cores. PSA measures 7.5, but would be 15 without my daily Finasteride. ECE was suspected, but my PSMA PET confirmed no spread outside the prostate. That’s a relief. Graded as unfavorable intermediate.  I‘ve decided

I found a JAMA paper on the NIH website titled: Association of Second-generation Antiandrogens With Depression Among Patients With Prostate Cancer It noted that hormone therapy (like first gen Lupron) has a higher incidence of depression as a side effect but that the 2nd-generation meds for castration-resistant

Hi. As I am newly dx with Hashimoto, I have had many blood tests done. My estrogen as I predicted is non existent. I am 56 menopausal many years and can't take HRT. I do have estrogen cream and suppositories. Is there any natural ways to boost estrogen?

A useful, but still with incomplete understanding review of thyroid hormone treatment after thyroidectomy and weight gain. There are some useful points about FT3 and the effect of lower FT3 on propensity for weight gain. Open paper. Folia Medica 63(6):834-8DOI: 10.3897/folmed.63.e59851834 Weight

"Cedars-Sinai Cancer Study Shows Hormone Therapy, Plus Pelvic Lymph Node Treatment, Improves Survival Practice-changing research from Cedars-Sinai Cancer shows that a combination of androgen deprivation therapy—a commonly used hormone injection—plus pelvic lymph node radiation, kept nearly 90% of clinical

Has anyone made this switch after Paclitaxel, herceptin & perjeta ? How did you find side effects in comparison ? When switching treatment what hormone treatment did you take ? thank you for sharing your wisdom . It is sunflower season in Ontario Canada such a happy , strong flower. Luann

Hi, I have Hypothyroidism and take Thyroxine and NDT. I have been having symptoms over the last 6-8 months similar to Thyroid which I now believe to be Perimenopause. I started on Collagen which has helped with joint pain and saw a GP last week who suggested Black Cohosh and Red Clover to see how

I have been off of ADT (Lupron/Zytiga) for about a year and a half - my PSA remains at about 0.2 since my testosterone came back about a year ago (currently at 250 ng/dl). a couple of months ago, both breasts started to hurt. They did swell under ADT but have remained constant since I went off. the

Looking for peoples experience of the decapeptyl injection. I had my 1st 21/2/22 and my 2nd 20/5/22 I have also been in hrt I have 12 days left of that I have have been great no pain and actually been living my best life. The past few days I’ve started to feel wee niggles if pain is this normal to

Conclusion: ADT recipients had a significantly increased risk of death from stroke and ischemic heart disease. My thought: Maybe low dose aspirin isn't a bad idea when on ADT. https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-androgen-deprivation-therapy-cardiovascular-disease-death-risk

It was just recently discovered that my PCa has metastasized and spread to my spine. Originally diagnosed (at age 54) in 2015 with Gleason 3+4 and contained to the prostate we opted for focal laser ablation. All went well with that but, a 3T MRI in 2017 showed small recurrence so, another FLA was done

Personally, I am dealing with advanced stage 4 with bone involvement so, with that as a back drop, here is my humble opinion. If nothing is showing up on scans or mri’s I would chose active surveillance. ADT is a heavy hammer for something that may not even be there. PSA is an indicator only. Quality

Does any female with any heart problems take Hrt? I am looking for any information on this subject.I am a 68 year old women who had a heart attack about 5 years ago and had one stent fitted ,no problems since with my heart.But I have psoriatic arthritis and it gives me a lot of pain. I have heard about

Been at this for over 6 years now, diagnosed at stage 4 and ever since on ADT, plus 6 cycles of Docetaxel, Abiraterone and Enzalutamide. Looks like its time for Cabazitaxel. My doctor is recommending that as the next treatment. I'd like to know from those who have had both, how do the side effects compare

has anyone heard of BioTE? It is a bioidentical hormone replacement pellet that is supposed to help with osteoporosis and other health issues. Has anyone tried it? What are your thoughts or did it work for you? Unfortunately it is not covered under insurance. They insert the pellets in your hip

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