Experiences with

Proton Therapy

Anybody quit adt against medical advice because of quality of life issues? Thanks

I have done a dozen ADT sessions (4 weeks to 5 months). Each time I used a low or high-dose estrogen patch. I did one in January/March and did not use an estrogen patch. So my testosterone was close to zero as well as my estrogen. I have never had mental issues when I did ADT. This time I did. Depression

This review article acknowledges the need for combined therapy but provides no reason as to the physiological basis underlying the individual's need. None of our explanatory papers mentioned - too difficult I suppose. I accessed it through the doi number. But at least it's now given full attention. [

Well, I didn't make the clinical trial do to the shinanigans during my masectomy operation. The day of my surgery my blood pressure went sky high and had injured my heart chambers..a bit. Healing but still need blood pressure pills ect. It had always been border line but really hadn't been checked due

Most recent blood results showing worsening levels. I started an increase from 50mcg to 100mcg levo at the end of last year. My results on 31st January after 7 weeks on 100 mcg were: Tsh - 0.92 (0.27 - 4.2) Free t3 - 3 88 (3.1 - 6 8) Free t4 - 17.7 (12 - 22) Folate - 6.95 >3.89 Ferritin - 54 (13 - 150

Perhaps this gives us another alternative when one of the others fail. Chasing rivals, Bayer files Nubeqa for new prostate cancer use. March 10, 2022 Bayer has filed for approval to extend the use of its prostate cancer therapy Nubeqa as it tries to achieve labelling parity with rival drugs from

Hello, I'm new to this chat. I have a 3 year old who is currently going through faecal disimpaction. We are on about day 3, seems to be going according to plan. My question is, once all the blocked up poo has been removed and he poo is watery/bitty, can I just encourage lots of fluids and give him prune

I’ve always avoided the contraceptive pill with my thyroid issue, I didn’t feel it was the right thing to do. I recently had an appointment with an endocrinologist, due to chronic insomnia, which I suspect is due to my low cortisol and low DHEA. She hasn’t confirmed as yet her proposed treatment plan

52 yrs with Dexa spine -4.7. Worrisome. Options confusing as I’m on HRT & colon surgery long ago. Not seeing studies on 51 yr old taking bone meds. Any suggestions or experience?

Hello, please see my bio for background (55PSA). In short, I was put on ADT for 3 mos, then RP in Feb. 2021. Gleason 9, with 3 out of 16 lymph nodes positive. Seminal Vessical invasion, Bladder neck as well. Non-nerve sparing. PSA rose to .2 in December 2021, then to .3 in Jan 2022. Had PSMA scan, CT

Hello, please see my bio for background (55PSA). In short, I was put on ADT for 3 mos, then RP in Feb. 2021. Gleason 9, with 3 out of 16 lymph nodes positive. Seminal Vessical invasion, Bladder neck as well. Non-nerve sparing. PSA rose to .2 in December 2021, then to .3 in Jan 2022. Had PSMA scan, CT

Can testosterone levels return while on ADT? If so, what can be done? Thanks

I have metastatic disease on ribs and pelvic bone. It’s been over 4 years on single ADT. Scans show no new metastatic spots and PSA at 0.2 and ALP at 94. Recently the last year I have noticed an increase in pain and discomfort in my back and ribs. Mostly notable when lying in bed. I have always been

Author Mary Clare Fischer December 15, 2021 Six important things to know about the bodily fluid that can cause pain, swelling and sometimes more severe issues when it doesn’t move properly. It starts with swelling. Maybe you don’t notice it at first or dismiss it as temporary, a reaction to injury

Hi I had positive antibody tests for two out of the three causing APS and was told by a rheumatologist in Newcastle I had sticky blood. I was going to be given treatment but unfortunately I had to return to live here in South London and the rheumatologists wouldn’t support the diagnosis even though

Just ordered the duo coronet from Well Red. Was diagnosed 6 years ago and just started with c/l 25-100 twice daily even though my Mds prescribed it for thrice daily . Can anyone please share their experience with the red light therapy and whether it has helped. Thanks.

And another question...my radiation guy thinks that I could get away with 1 year of ADT using the above drug(s) and not unduly increase my risk. I'm trying to get some anecdotal evidence on how 'debilitating' these drugs are. I understand the likely side effects, but want some real-world data. For

My dad met with the MO today and was told radiation and hormone therapy. He was also sent for a pet scan, my mom brought up the psma scan and he said yeah that could be a good scan but he needs the pet scan and dismissed her. I’m going to look around to switching over to moffit or dr alemany here in

I was DX 3 years ago. PSA 20 and only lymph node involvement. No bone and local lymph nodes. Was on ADT for 2 1/2 years. Went on vacation last August of 2021. Lowest PSA was .014. PSA started rising in January. Now 1.2. PSMA scan showed 2 bone spots and several new lymph nodes. MO suggested

I had a follow up with my MO. I’ve been on an ADT vacation for approximately 7 months. My PSA level is now 0.9 from a 0.1 nadir and my testosterone level is 576. I still have my prostate and a PSA rise was expected as my T level rises. The question is whether the rise is due to my rising T level or an