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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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After stopping treatment in July

My dads psa has risen from 30 to 85 since stopping treatment but he is feeling great and doing well. He is in no pain. What will happen next?

My dads psa has risen from 30 to 85 since stopping treatment but he is feeling g...

Karmj

•6 years ago

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Staging Metastatic Prostate Cancer

My prostate cancer with initial diagnosis of Gleason 3 + 3 was treated with brachytherapy in 2011. A local recurrence in an extra-capsular nodule was treated...

My prostate cancer with initial diagnosis of Gleason 3 + 3 was treated with brac...

dac500

•6 years ago

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Observers

A wife of a man going through what you all are going through is an observer. We pay attention to every expression, every sigh, every nap and at every meal....

A wife of a man going through what you all are going through is an observer. We...

Brbnbrn

•6 years ago

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Newbie

I am new here. I was initially diagnosed in 2006 I sought out various treatment options but was put off by potential side effects. I very much wanted to keep...

I am new here. I was initially diagnosed in 2006 I sought out various treatment ...

407ca

•6 years ago

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Happy anniversary - trick or treat

A year ago on Halloween I was working late at my office when I saw the MyCharts posting of my pelvic MRI report from the test taken a day previously. I had a...

A year ago on Halloween I was working late at my office when I saw the MyCharts ...

Canoehead

•6 years ago

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I found this encouraging -Sept 2018- New cancer vaccine is 100 percent successful in mouse model - anti PD-L1 [Keytruda ?] plus Diprovocim

Scientists have developed a new vaccine that — in conjunction with existing therapies — can not only treat aggressive melanoma, but also prevent its...

Scientists have developed a new vaccine that — in conjunction with existing ther...

George71

•6 years ago

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Future more immediate

I have read some comments that talk about a more potent medicameto than Zytiga in the near future. My Oncologist told me that this is when a new powerful drug...

I have read some comments that talk about a more potent medicameto than Zytiga i...

joancarles

•6 years ago

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Half dose Xtandi still works for elderly

Husband John’s 10/25/18 PSA shows a full point drop to 5.64 since 9/5/18. His highest PSA ever was 22. He has been on, off, on, reduced (Xtandi) since......

Husband John’s 10/25/18 PSA shows a full point drop to 5.64 since 9/5/18. His h...

Grumpyswife

•6 years ago

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Holiday is over

After enjoying an Eligard holiday since April first my last .1 result was in July. Since then it jumped to .54, 1.34, and now 2.70. My tests have been 6...

After enjoying an Eligard holiday since April first my last .1 result was in Jul...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How Imatinib Transformed Leukemia Treatment and Cancer Research

They are making big strides in cancer treatment -- Doctor transformed the mainstream medical misconception of cancer and its treatment in 2001 leading to the...

They are making big strides in cancer treatment -- Doctor transformed the mains...

George71

•6 years ago

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Options for metastatic (M1), newly diagnosed men

I updated my blog based on the latest data from STAMPEDE on debulking and their unplanned secondary analysis on use of Zytiga for men with multiple vs few...

I updated my blog based on the latest data from STAMPEDE on debulking and their ...

Tall_Allen

•6 years ago

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Did Untested Therapy Cure Advanced Breast Cancer?

" it is now clear that for multiple cancer types that are [resistant] to all known chemotherapies and immunotherapies, attacking the unique mutations in a...

" it is now clear that for multiple cancer types that are [resistant] to all kno...

George71

•6 years ago

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drug derived from tree bark with radiation kills cancer

The drug, called combretastatin, works by destroying the developing blood vessels which tumors generate to supply themselves. Used on its own, however, it...

The drug, called combretastatin, works by destroying the developing blood vessel...

George71

•6 years ago

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Experts hail 'cancer breakthrough' - combretastatin, works by destroying the developing blood vessels

"Our trial shows that the combination can give a complete cure." "Worldwide tests are expected to begin next year. About 200 patients with a variety of...

"Our trial shows that the combination can give a complete cure." "Worldwide tes...

George71

•6 years ago

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What is accepted as "proven" scientific fact in medicine today has often been proven to be wrong tomorrow. –

Just when we knew we had it all figured out .... Take for example the newest 2018 Nobel Prize winner in medicine, Jim Allison. "But despite the mounting...

Just when we knew we had it all figured out .... Take for example the newest 20...

George71

•6 years ago

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Positive attitude is getting hard! Anyone been here and started something that really worked? Lu-Psma or something?

I had Gleason 6 in 2014. Had Radiation only. Within months we noticed the PSA had not gone down enough. Started Lupron. Had a biopsy found cancer again...then...

I had Gleason 6 in 2014. Had Radiation only. Within months we noticed the PSA ha...

greatjohn

•6 years ago

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PSA rising after 2 years on Eligard...options?

Diagnosed with stage 4 MPC in June 2016. Lymph, seminal vestical and Bone Mets. PSA 76 and all 12 biopsy samples had Gleason scores of 8 and above. The PC was...

Diagnosed with stage 4 MPC in June 2016. Lymph, seminal vestical and Bone Mets. ...

westjl2

•6 years ago

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SIMCAP participant - looking to share

I am a SIMCAP clinical trial participant at CINJ, and in the surgery group. Currently on standard of care ADT, which is working for now. My robotic surgery is...

I am a SIMCAP clinical trial participant at CINJ, and in the surgery group. Cur...

HopingForTheBest1

•6 years ago

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J&J Loses Ruling Over Patent for Zytiga

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-26/j-j-loses-ruling-over-patent-for-prostate-cancer-drug-zytiga "Johnson & Johnson’s patent on the...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-26/j-j-loses-ruling-over-patent-...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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Small increase in PSA. Should we be concerned?

Hi guys! I was just wondering if I can have your opinion on an incremental increase in PSA. My dad was diagnosed in June 2015 with a PSA of 257 and a single...

Hi guys! I was just wondering if I can have your opinion on an incremental incre...

Lynsi13

•6 years ago

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BRCA2 positive-two major US research centers

After having been recently diagnosed with pathogenic BRCA2 positive. I was recommended to reach out to two major research centers performing cutting edge...

After having been recently diagnosed with pathogenic BRCA2 positive. I was recom...

HopingForTheBest1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

2nd time unlucky recurrence

It’s bad enough having a recurrence but a second recurrence one year after the other? First discovered Prostate cancer in 2015, PSA 32 and Gleason 8. EBRT and...

It’s bad enough having a recurrence but a second recurrence one year after the o...

CYR7

•6 years ago

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Clots - D-dimer & CRP.

New study below. Some might recall that I have written quite a bit about altered coagulation in PCa & its potential role in metastasis. When I was diagnosed...

New study below. Some might recall that I have written quite a bit about altered...

pjoshea13

•6 years ago

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My Gleason 3 + 3 Cancer is Now Metastatic

In February 2011, I was diagnosed with Gleason 3 + 3 prostate cancer with only 10% of 2 cores out of 12 was cancerous. I had brachytherapy in June 2011. My PSA...

In February 2011, I was diagnosed with Gleason 3 + 3 prostate cancer with only 1...

dac500

•6 years ago

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Boron Neutron Capture Technique (BNCT) for PC

Does anyone in this forum know of a location within the US that is performing BNCT on prostate cancer patients on a routine or clinically applied basis with...

Does anyone in this forum know of a location within the US that is performing BN...

PCSurvivor39

•6 years ago

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DYNAMO TRIAL - COMPLETED CHEMO

It has been a while since I posted, but I check this site almost daily. Thanks to all who contribute with their experiences, questions, answers, fears,...

It has been a while since I posted, but I check this site almost daily. Thanks ...

Sixfactorformula

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Scammers on Health Unlocked

Hi Guys Just a quick heads up ... this creep (sueu778w) has tried to scam me, on this site, this morning. Be aware and keep it safe. Best wishes to all...

Hi Guys Just a quick heads up ... this creep (sueu778w) has tried to scam me, on...

thevvy

•6 years ago

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Metformin and possible Lactic acidosis

Hubby had his 3rd PSA checked and again Non detectable! But. Recently has been having achy joints we chalked it to the ADT but he is also on Metformin XR...

Hubby had his 3rd PSA checked and again Non detectable! But. Recently has been ...

Armywifedublin

•6 years ago

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Austin TX PCa oncologist ?

I recall seeing a post here recently inquiring about Austin oncologists, but could not find it. I just got news from a friend that he was diagnosed with PCa....

I recall seeing a post here recently inquiring about Austin oncologists, but cou...

jdm3

•6 years ago

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Week 3

After 3 weeks my PSA is about 1/2 since before the LU177 injection and fatigue has pasted so starting to feel good. Still have some bone pain but manageable...

After 3 weeks my PSA is about 1/2 since before the LU177 injection and fatigue ...

Jackpine

•6 years ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for October 2018

After stopping treatment in July

Staging Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Observers

Newbie

Happy anniversary - trick or treat

I found this encouraging -Sept 2018- New cancer vaccine is 100 percent successful in mouse model - anti PD-L1 [Keytruda ?] plus Diprovocim

Future more immediate

Half dose Xtandi still works for elderly

Holiday is over

How Imatinib Transformed Leukemia Treatment and Cancer Research

Options for metastatic (M1), newly diagnosed men

Did Untested Therapy Cure Advanced Breast Cancer?

drug derived from tree bark with radiation kills cancer

Experts hail 'cancer breakthrough' - combretastatin, works by destroying the developing blood vessels

What is accepted as "proven" scientific fact in medicine today has often been proven to be wrong tomorrow. –

Positive attitude is getting hard! Anyone been here and started something that really worked? Lu-Psma or something?

PSA rising after 2 years on Eligard...options?

SIMCAP participant - looking to share

J&J Loses Ruling Over Patent for Zytiga

Small increase in PSA. Should we be concerned?

BRCA2 positive-two major US research centers

2nd time unlucky recurrence

Clots - D-dimer & CRP.

My Gleason 3 + 3 Cancer is Now Metastatic

Boron Neutron Capture Technique (BNCT) for PC

DYNAMO TRIAL - COMPLETED CHEMO

Scammers on Health Unlocked

Metformin and possible Lactic acidosis

Austin TX PCa oncologist ?

Week 3

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