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Lupron Injection denied by Medicare Advantage PPO plan
My husband will need Lupron injections monthly x4. Two before starting radiation, and 2 during radiation treatment. The insurance, Medicare Advantage PPO, denied it. Anyone successfully appealed the denial? Any suggestions from the group? I checked and Medicare part D covers Lupron for the treatment
My husband will need Lupron injections monthly x4. Two before starting radiation, and 2 during radiation treatment. The insurance, Medicare Advantage PPO, denied it. Anyone successfully appealed the denial? Any suggestions from the group? I checked and Medicare part D covers Lupron for the treatment
Inquisitive_one
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Trametinib
Hi , I have low grade serous ovarian cancer. I had debulking surgery in Jan 2020. I have been taking letrozole since then . The disease is present in pare aortic and other lymph nodes but growing slowly . Recent scan found progression into spleen and increase of growth speed . I'm just about to
Hi , I have low grade serous ovarian cancer. I had debulking surgery in Jan 2020. I have been taking letrozole since then . The disease is present in pare aortic and other lymph nodes but growing slowly . Recent scan found progression into spleen and increase of growth speed . I'm just about to
joanbaez
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My Ovacome
4 months ago
Question about tumors
Hello everyone & Happy New Year!! I haven’t posted before, but I’m on here a lot reading posts to educate myself on treatments. My Mom was diagnosed Feb 2023 de novo stage 4 breast cancer to bones only. She had 2 1/2 rounds of Ibrance from April 23- June 23 (stopped Ibrance in July 23 due to shortness
Hello everyone & Happy New Year!! I haven’t posted before, but I’m on here a lot reading posts to educate myself on treatments. My Mom was diagnosed Feb 2023 de novo stage 4 breast cancer to bones only. She had 2 1/2 rounds of Ibrance from April 23- June 23 (stopped Ibrance in July 23 due to shortness
MBC2023
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
4 months ago
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Stopping Tagrisso
Hi, I was diagnosed in May 2021 with lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, EFGR, I was very breathless, couldn’t eat and fatigued at the beginning. When I had results of lung biopsy, I was told I was suitable to be treated with Tagrisso, a target treatment, daily tablet, this was July 2021. I had few side
Hi, I was diagnosed in May 2021 with lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, EFGR, I was very breathless, couldn’t eat and fatigued at the beginning. When I had results of lung biopsy, I was told I was suitable to be treated with Tagrisso, a target treatment, daily tablet, this was July 2021. I had few side
Goldmoon
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
4 months ago
BONE DENSITY TEST IS BAD
I am 68 with low volume metastatic to hip bones. Nothing elsewhere, at this time. Had PSA of 125 last April, and oncologist put me on Relogolix and Darolutemide. That along with going to plant based diet and adding weights and HITT exercise 3-4x per week, has brought me down to < .006. that’s the
I am 68 with low volume metastatic to hip bones. Nothing elsewhere, at this time. Had PSA of 125 last April, and oncologist put me on Relogolix and Darolutemide. That along with going to plant based diet and adding weights and HITT exercise 3-4x per week, has brought me down to < .006. that’s the
JL1955
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Holding very low stable usPSA - 0.03X range for six years; no ADT, no chemo.
Eight years ago this month had RP after considerable investigation - nadir 0.050. Eleven months later had salvage RT; done at 0.10. Then after a year of pondering ADT and chemo, when my usPSA was back up to 0.10, I went to Europe for Ferrotran nano-MRI combined with Ga68 PSMA. The nanoMRI lite up
Eight years ago this month had RP after considerable investigation - nadir 0.050. Eleven months later had salvage RT; done at 0.10. Then after a year of pondering ADT and chemo, when my usPSA was back up to 0.10, I went to Europe for Ferrotran nano-MRI combined with Ga68 PSMA. The nanoMRI lite up
NanoMRI
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Full circle with this disease
Diagnosed 2017 PSA 105 started ADT, 6 rounds Docetaxel and radiation PSA drops to undetectable. Castrate resistant 2022 started Abiraterone and prednisone this failed after 3 months. Start Xgeva and Xofigo 2023. PSA back at 105 November 2023. Start 10 rounds of Docetaxel and PSA starts dropping again
Diagnosed 2017 PSA 105 started ADT, 6 rounds Docetaxel and radiation PSA drops to undetectable. Castrate resistant 2022 started Abiraterone and prednisone this failed after 3 months. Start Xgeva and Xofigo 2023. PSA back at 105 November 2023. Start 10 rounds of Docetaxel and PSA starts dropping again
Islandboy2021
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
given a choice about duration of ADT
Tall Allen and others. Clean PSMA, , 3+4, 3+4, and 4+3., biopsy. 77yrs old, hit gym daily but have significant side effects of lupron.. Being treated at Comprensive cancer center. Plan was one year of Lupron. After five SBRT, and nine months on adt, my doc is willing to let me terminate my Lupron
Tall Allen and others. Clean PSMA, , 3+4, 3+4, and 4+3., biopsy. 77yrs old, hit gym daily but have significant side effects of lupron.. Being treated at Comprensive cancer center. Plan was one year of Lupron. After five SBRT, and nine months on adt, my doc is willing to let me terminate my Lupron
Photographerhere
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Prostate Cancer Network
4 months ago
fatty stools
I have had IBS(D) for more than 40 years , with many flare ups along the way ! I have had numerous CT scans , bloods , colonoscopies and gastroscopes over the years all normal apart from a bit of diverticulitis ! However in the last 4 weeks I have developed an inability to digest fat , and have lots
I have had IBS(D) for more than 40 years , with many flare ups along the way ! I have had numerous CT scans , bloods , colonoscopies and gastroscopes over the years all normal apart from a bit of diverticulitis ! However in the last 4 weeks I have developed an inability to digest fat , and have lots
Mascot68
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IBS Network
4 months ago
Working with Stage IV
First time posting (be gentle) Anybody else still at work with the disease. I’ve contributed to a pension for 24 years, and with being diagnosed, am I being foolish staying at work. Note-minimum retirement is 58 at my work. Also, did read this right, ADT only gives about 10 mos. to 1 year increase
First time posting (be gentle) Anybody else still at work with the disease. I’ve contributed to a pension for 24 years, and with being diagnosed, am I being foolish staying at work. Note-minimum retirement is 58 at my work. Also, did read this right, ADT only gives about 10 mos. to 1 year increase
BigJ32
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
What does this mean?
In preparation for my six month follow up to radiation and two months since the end of 6 months of Lupron on Thursday I got my blood work results via the portal. For the first time ever I went to the portal for the lab and pulled up my results. Maybe I should not have done that. So I would like your
In preparation for my six month follow up to radiation and two months since the end of 6 months of Lupron on Thursday I got my blood work results via the portal. For the first time ever I went to the portal for the lab and pulled up my results. Maybe I should not have done that. So I would like your
Mgtd
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Becoming mCRPC despite falling PSA
Hey guys, I got a question regarding my dad. He was diagnosed in summer 2022 with stage 4, Gleason 4+4, PSA of 122 and many osteoblastic bone metastases throughout the whole skeleton (very high volume) He did the triplet therapy, which lowered his PSA to 0.4 (January 2023). Scans afterwards stated
Hey guys, I got a question regarding my dad. He was diagnosed in summer 2022 with stage 4, Gleason 4+4, PSA of 122 and many osteoblastic bone metastases throughout the whole skeleton (very high volume) He did the triplet therapy, which lowered his PSA to 0.4 (January 2023). Scans afterwards stated
kennycool
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Epigenetic therapy (decitabine) shows promise for endocrine-resistant breast cancer
Using a low dose of the epigenetic therapy drug decitabine, which is currently used to treat some blood cancers, the researchers significantly suppressed the growth of endocrine resistant breast tumours in mice and increased survival time by 90%. The finding, which will be tested in a future Phase I
Using a low dose of the epigenetic therapy drug decitabine, which is currently used to treat some blood cancers, the researchers significantly suppressed the growth of endocrine resistant breast tumours in mice and increased survival time by 90%. The finding, which will be tested in a future Phase I
Split
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
4 months ago
Recovery of Testosterone
We all have heard about how long it takes to recover testosterone after you stop ADT. You probably also heard how age affects recovery time. The older you are the longer it takes and the T may never recover. The type of ADT you take can also affect recovery time - shot versus pill. I am 78 and I have
We all have heard about how long it takes to recover testosterone after you stop ADT. You probably also heard how age affects recovery time. The older you are the longer it takes and the T may never recover. The type of ADT you take can also affect recovery time - shot versus pill. I am 78 and I have
Mgtd
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Prostate Cancer Network
4 months ago
psa increasing scans stable
Does anyone else have PSA increasing but scans are stable- if so when do you think it's time To switch meds if your scans are every three months and stable and your feeling fine - and all other bloodwork is fine? Do you stay the course and go by scans and symptoms? Also I'm 81 and on xtandi and lurpon
Does anyone else have PSA increasing but scans are stable- if so when do you think it's time To switch meds if your scans are every three months and stable and your feeling fine - and all other bloodwork is fine? Do you stay the course and go by scans and symptoms? Also I'm 81 and on xtandi and lurpon
Chris52981
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Any treatment after Lu-177 (Pluvicto)?
I have metastatic prostate cancer and have taken two Pluvicto infusions, but my PSA has gone UP from 2,000 to 3,000. I understand this is the end of the line...unless anyone online has information on where to go from here. Frank.
I have metastatic prostate cancer and have taken two Pluvicto infusions, but my PSA has gone UP from 2,000 to 3,000. I understand this is the end of the line...unless anyone online has information on where to go from here. Frank.
fsiefert
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Return of Armpit Odor - Yikes!!!
For almost two years, I (and others! 😃) have noticed the absence of male armpit odor. Attributable to full ADT (for metastatic PCa) and suppression of testosterone. (I'm on Triplet Therapy.) This morning I was surprised to notice odor for the first time since diagnosis. Due shortly for blood panel including
For almost two years, I (and others! 😃) have noticed the absence of male armpit odor. Attributable to full ADT (for metastatic PCa) and suppression of testosterone. (I'm on Triplet Therapy.) This morning I was surprised to notice odor for the first time since diagnosis. Due shortly for blood panel including
JohnInTheMiddle
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Stopping Lupron
Today I’ve had my next medical check. PSA still undetectable after RT IMRT/VMAT to prostate bed and pelvic floor accompanied by 24 months of Lupron. This was my third regimen after DXed in 11/2017, for more details pls refer to my bio. I will now stop Lupron, let’s see what the future will bring.
Today I’ve had my next medical check. PSA still undetectable after RT IMRT/VMAT to prostate bed and pelvic floor accompanied by 24 months of Lupron. This was my third regimen after DXed in 11/2017, for more details pls refer to my bio. I will now stop Lupron, let’s see what the future will bring.
Nusch
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
perineural Invasion
My prostate biopsy has discovered perineural invasion (cancer along nerves) in 4 out of 6 sites with Gleason Score 9 in half of my prostate. This is associated with a significantly worse prognosis for survival. What are experiences of other men with this diagnosis? I am 84, in good health, and preparing
My prostate biopsy has discovered perineural invasion (cancer along nerves) in 4 out of 6 sites with Gleason Score 9 in half of my prostate. This is associated with a significantly worse prognosis for survival. What are experiences of other men with this diagnosis? I am 84, in good health, and preparing
Worked_the_World
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Statin use and mortality risk in men on ADT.
New ADT study from Hong Kong (1). "A total of 4920 patients were included, consisting of 2578 statin users and 2342 non-users (mean age 76.1 ± 8.2 years). Over a mean follow-up period of 4.2 ± 3.3 years, it was observed that statin users had significantly lower risks of both PCa-related mortality
New ADT study from Hong Kong (1). "A total of 4920 patients were included, consisting of 2578 statin users and 2342 non-users (mean age 76.1 ± 8.2 years). Over a mean follow-up period of 4.2 ± 3.3 years, it was observed that statin users had significantly lower risks of both PCa-related mortality
pca2004
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Fight Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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