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Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Still above room temperature.

I am 77 years young. I've had metastatic prostate cancer for 27 years. I had radiation seeding that lasted 5 years. Went on Lupron injections for another 5...

I am 77 years young. I've had metastatic prostate cancer for 27 years. I had rad...

Pokeragain

•4 years ago

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My father has prostate and his chemo’s are going on, he is losing weight, what are the main things which I can add in his food to maintain h

Plz suggest

Himani03

•4 years ago

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Giving Tuesday and Ponzi Schemes

Soon, everyone in the USA is going to get "Giving Tuesday" requests for donations. Malecare will not be sending you such a request. While we are in dire need...

Soon, everyone in the USA is going to get "Giving Tuesday" requests for donatio...

Darryl

Partner•4 years ago

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DECIPHER TEST?

I am a fit 67 year old now and was diagnosed with PCa with Gleason 9, RP 8/2019, and PSA of .01 11/2019, and .05 1/2020 and .05 04/2020 on quarterlies. Both...

I am a fit 67 year old now and was diagnosed with PCa with Gleason 9, RP 8/2019...

JPnSD

•4 years ago

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Allergic to lupron

Hi there just an FYI. My husband has been on 30 mg Lupron 30 mg every 4 months. He tolerated it well until December but that injection in the glut resulted in...

Hi there just an FYI. My husband has been on 30 mg Lupron 30 mg every 4 months. ...

524nurse

•4 years ago

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Treatment Fatigue Suggestions?

Fellow travelers: I've been fighting the good fight 9 years. I'm now, successfuly, on 1-250mg of generic Zytegia with food and 5mg prednisone. I'm...

Fellow travelers: I've been fighting the good fight 9 years. I'm now, successf...

Pwjpp55

•4 years ago

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Mike is on hospice

Mikes last immunotherapy treatment was on 3/09. He progressed and had several falls and other complications which placed him in the hospital twice. His...

Mikes last immunotherapy treatment was on 3/09. He progressed and had several fa...

Blair77

•4 years ago

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Bladder Cancer Blood Test

I have damage to my bladder as a result of Prostate Cancer Guided Radiation Treatment, in 2013. I have had a couple of instances this year of small clots, in...

I have damage to my bladder as a result of Prostate Cancer Guided Radiation Trea...

lavis

•4 years ago

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SRT including lymph nodes

I’m starting SRT in a couple of weeks to include treatment to lymph nodes. Does treatment to nodes carry any significant side effects, other than those I can...

I’m starting SRT in a couple of weeks to include treatment to lymph nodes. Does ...

Jmr11820

•4 years ago

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axium scan results

There is an FDG avid left common iliac lymph node measuring 0.7 cm to max 8.7. Nodular uptake along scar tissue in the deep left pelvic at level of the left...

There is an FDG avid left common iliac lymph node measuring 0.7 cm to max 8.7. N...

Howard53545

•4 years ago

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Cut Off Email

Haven't seen any Health Unlocked on my email of late. How can I get reinstated, or whatever? Roke

Haven't seen any Health Unlocked on my email of late. How can I get reinstated, ...

roke

•4 years ago

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Low Dose Tetrahydrocannabinol and Melatonin for Better Sleep and Cognitive Function

Hello HealthUnlocked Members, I have been on ADT continuously since February 2016 and in general I have tolerated Lupron fairly well to date. The hot flashes...

Hello HealthUnlocked Members, I have been on ADT continuously since February 201...

PhilipSZacarias

•4 years ago

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My husband is newly diagnosed. 55 yrs old. Gleason 9 Grade 5. Had RP on 3/16/20 t3b n1 with 9/43 positive nodes. PSA 1.4 at 6 weeks.

What can we expect next? He is scheduled for bone and ct scans next week and possibly Axumin scan if approved by insurance? Anyone have a similar beginning...

What can we expect next? He is scheduled for bone and ct scans next week and po...

dkingsley

•4 years ago

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If Proton Therapy is successful can I get off of Xtandi?

Starting proton therapy next week. RO thinks remission and possible cure. If so can I get off of Xtandi.

Starting proton therapy next week. RO thinks remission and possible cure. If so ...

Bobcat64

•4 years ago

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Help With Chemo Side Effects

What helps address nausea when having chemo treatments? What helps address teeth chattering chills when having chemo treatments? Thank you in advance.

What helps address nausea when having chemo treatments? What helps address teeth...

Splatford

•4 years ago

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My Brothers

Good morning fellow survivors.How is everyone doing...Stay safe..Peace

Riverside2020

•4 years ago

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Effect of statins and thiazides on PSA

Learned users of this site. Diagnosed psa in March 2014 at 5.7 reference point at that time in UK for referral was 4.5. Was not referred as GP said in 3 weeks...

Learned users of this site. Diagnosed psa in March 2014 at 5.7 reference point a...

Dondodoc

•4 years ago

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PSA

So in January my PSA was 11.4 after 2 cycles of chemo it went down to .92 is that great new are so so news.does most people go down like that when there taking...

So in January my PSA was 11.4 after 2 cycles of chemo it went down to .92 is tha...

Pftahoe77

•4 years ago

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Done with chemo again!

Happy Saturday!! As I look in to my forest this morning I can see a bear had it’s way with my deer feeder last night, guess I haven’t posted for several weeks...

Happy Saturday!! As I look in to my forest this morning I can see a bear had it’...

Jackpine

•4 years ago

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How to get cell counts back to normal after Radium 223 (Xofigo) first dose?

Since my Dad had his first dose of Radium 223 (Xofigo), a few months ago now, his cell counts; Neutrophils, white blood cells, Heamoglobin and platelets have...

Since my Dad had his first dose of Radium 223 (Xofigo), a few months ago now, hi...

Luucy

•4 years ago

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"Prognostic Nutritional Index "

New study below [1]. The 'Prognostic Nutritional Index' [PNI] is new to me, but here's the definition: "PNI was calculated as 10 * serum albumin (g/dL) +...

New study below [1]. The 'Prognostic Nutritional Index' [PNI] is new to me, but ...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Diet modulates brain network stability.

A new study below [1]. I think that a lot of men on ADT are concerned about the impact on brain function. Is the decline permanent? One of the problems with...

A new study below [1]. I think that a lot of men on ADT are concerned about the ...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Ask for advice on my progress, mCRPC Cabazitaxel

Hi all, my first post here. I am to see my M.O. next week, just want some advice from you guys on my current Cabazitaxel, does it work or not... As seen...

Hi all, my first post here. I am to see my M.O. next week, just want some advi...

bjornbar

•4 years ago

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DOUBLE DOSE OF ZOLADEX

Just found out that Zoladex was given in hospital by mistake 8 weeks earlier before due, first implant injection was given 1. April. Stroke unit did nog get...

Just found out that Zoladex was given in hospital by mistake 8 weeks earlier bef...

anasplicanka

•4 years ago

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Post RP, Pre-SRT PSA Levels and outcomes from ADT

Useful guidance on who may or may not benefit from ADT after RP stratified by post-surgical PSA levels. From RTOG 9601 "PSA Levels After Prostatectomy but...

Useful guidance on who may or may not benefit from ADT after RP stratified by po...

MateoBeach

•4 years ago

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Doubling Time Question

Would any members please comment about how to interpret doubling time data. Prostatectomy in Jan 2012. Recurrence in Jan 2016 @ 0.2. Current PSA is 5.70...

Would any members please comment about how to interpret doubling time data. Pros...

mangeycritter

•4 years ago

22 Replies

What have you learnt about Chemo?

I am about to undergo my 6th Docetaxel Chemo session and it's been quite a ride. I began Chemo within 6 weeks of being diagnosed with Stage 4, GS 9, PSA 50, a...

I am about to undergo my 6th Docetaxel Chemo session and it's been quite a ride....

Doseydoe

•4 years ago

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Prostar trial results so far

Here are the results of my prostar trial with Xtandi and EZH2 inhibitor. Baseline labs : psa 7.72 and alkaline phos 368 Bone scan showed progression and ct...

Here are the results of my prostar trial with Xtandi and EZH2 inhibitor. Base...

Peterd110

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for May 2020

Still above room temperature.

My father has prostate and his chemo’s are going on, he is losing weight, what are the main things which I can add in his food to maintain h

Giving Tuesday and Ponzi Schemes

DECIPHER TEST?

Allergic to lupron

Treatment Fatigue Suggestions?

Mike is on hospice

Bladder Cancer Blood Test

SRT including lymph nodes

axium scan results

Cut Off Email

Low Dose Tetrahydrocannabinol and Melatonin for Better Sleep and Cognitive Function

My husband is newly diagnosed. 55 yrs old. Gleason 9 Grade 5. Had RP on 3/16/20 t3b n1 with 9/43 positive nodes. PSA 1.4 at 6 weeks.

If Proton Therapy is successful can I get off of Xtandi?

Help With Chemo Side Effects

My Brothers

Effect of statins and thiazides on PSA

PSA

Done with chemo again!

How to get cell counts back to normal after Radium 223 (Xofigo) first dose?

"Prognostic Nutritional Index "

Diet modulates brain network stability.

Ask for advice on my progress, mCRPC Cabazitaxel

DOUBLE DOSE OF ZOLADEX

Post RP, Pre-SRT PSA Levels and outcomes from ADT

Doubling Time Question

What have you learnt about Chemo?

Prostar trial results so far

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