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What is the chance of progression post castration surgery?

I posted a few months ago that I was considering the surgery. I did have the surgery in July. My MO supported my idea and stated that it would have the same...

I posted a few months ago that I was considering the surgery. I did have the sur...

farm15

•3 years ago

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Hi Everyone

This is my first posting. I'm 71 years old and was diagnosed in 2017, PSA, 4.6 Gleason 6 {3+3) followed by active surveillance. Repeat biopsy in 2018 showed 1...

This is my first posting. I'm 71 years old and was diagnosed in 2017, PSA, 4.6 G...

pcs4101

•3 years ago

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What does this mean ? Scared to death

While there is limited distension of the urinary bladder, there is thickening and irregular stranding involving the anterior urinary bladder wall....

While there is limited distension of the urinary bladder, there is thickening an...

Chris52981

•3 years ago

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Xtandi and LU-177

Husband is considering Lu-177 treatment. Why is Xtandi also so strongly encouraged along with the radium? Isn’t one poison enough? I worry about his energy...

Husband is considering Lu-177 treatment. Why is Xtandi also so strongly encourag...

Cynthgob

•3 years ago

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Partial ADT holiday looking for advice

Started Xtandi and Lupron a year ago. PSA went to undetectable almost immediately. MO and I agreed to take a 6 week Xtandi holiday but continuing Lupron. I'm...

Started Xtandi and Lupron a year ago. PSA went to undetectable almost immediatel...

ReMarcAble

•3 years ago

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Lupron vs Trelstar

My first injection 3+ months ago was with Lupron. When I got my second injection last week I was given Trestar. The PA said it was a common thing to...

My first injection 3+ months ago was with Lupron. When I got my second injection...

ekirkland

•3 years ago

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Just read Patrick Turner obit

Feel terrible about his passing as I enjoyed his posts so much.

Grumpyswife

•3 years ago

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Melatonin does and Gay page

Hello Been on this site awhile. 2 short questions: My Dr suggested Melatonin to help with sleep. I have been taking 5 mg at bed time. It doesn't help me go...

Hello Been on this site awhile. 2 short questions: My Dr suggested Melatonin to...

pjd55d

•3 years ago

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Brachytherapy HDR

So, after 3 months of scans the EBRT here locally was canceled. Today Jim's RO from UCSF called and said the radiation board talked a long time and decided...

So, after 3 months of scans the EBRT here locally was canceled. Today Jim's RO...

JWPMP

•3 years ago

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Latest Blood test results

Hey, had a bunch of vials drawn via Kaiser earlier this week and the numbers. Good ones first 😊 Alkaline Phosphatase - 38 Testosterone - 10 Calcium - 9.8...

Hey, had a bunch of vials drawn via Kaiser earlier this week and the numbers. G...

dockam

•3 years ago

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Lupron timing, is it critical to stay on strict schedule?

I get my Lupron shots every 6 months. We have recently moved more than 1,000 miles. Looks like it might take awhile to transfer my medical care. My Lupron shot...

I get my Lupron shots every 6 months. We have recently moved more than 1,000 mil...

Fastingguy

•3 years ago

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Waiting on test results is often the hardest part

My Jeff had labs and a palliative care appointment. We are still reeling from the brain mets diagnosis, but I’m grateful to report that his pain is still...

My Jeff had labs and a palliative care appointment. We are still reeling from t...

Pancake_Lefse

•3 years ago

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5α-Reductase Inhibitors are Associated with Reduced Risk of SARS-COV-2 Infection

New Cleveland Clinic study below. [1] Note: 5α-Reductase Inhibitors [5ARIs] - such as Dutasteride [Avodart] - inhibit the conversion of testosterone to...

New Cleveland Clinic study below. [1] Note: 5α-Reductase Inhibitors [5ARIs] - s...

pjoshea13

•3 years ago

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First Post and PSMA Scan Planned

I’ve been a member of this site since 2018 but this is my first post. My 11 year history of dealing with PC is in my profile. After having 3 clear Axumin scans...

I’ve been a member of this site since 2018 but this is my first post. My 11 year...

ChicagoJ

•3 years ago

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XOFIGO Update after round 4

Good morning everyone. I received a call yesterday postponing my 5th dose of Xofigo for a month. My WBC is too low .74 even though I’ve been getting booster...

Good morning everyone. I received a call yesterday postponing my 5th dose of Xo...

BigTex3

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Seminal Vesicle Invasion

Hi everyone, it has been a while since I wrote, but I do follow the site quite regularly. My dad (79, no comorbidity) has prostate cancer. He was diagnosed...

Hi everyone, it has been a while since I wrote, but I do follow the site quite r...

MyDad76

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Lutetium Therapy: how effective is it?

Hi, my husband has metastatic prostate CA and has tried most treatments available. He was diagnosed with Prostate CA in July 2012 and has had radical...

Hi, my husband has metastatic prostate CA and has tried most treatments availabl...

malyu168

•3 years ago

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Update after a year on vacation

I dont have much to contribute in terms of research and so , but from time to time I update on my situation in hope others can learn from my experience...

I dont have much to contribute in terms of research and so , but from time to ti...

dorke

•3 years ago

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Over four years of Dad's blood test results

I have been routinely posting to update my Dad’s blood test results since his diagnosis with aPC in 2017, and so now do so again with results from 2021. He is...

I have been routinely posting to update my Dad’s blood test results since his di...

Jlcwonderboy

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Docetaxel

How long does it take Docetaxel to make a difference in a psa if it works? Does it take a few cycles?

How long does it take Docetaxel to make a difference in a psa if it works? Does ...

Fight11

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Covid vaccine & chemo

Hi all Can't seem to find a definitive answer. Does anyone know if the vaccine is affected by chemo? Hubby received first vaccine 2 weeks after chemo and 2nd...

Hi all Can't seem to find a definitive answer. Does anyone know if the vaccine i...

Yadifan

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Cryotherapie metastase lombaire

j' ai des mets sur L3 et L4, déjà irradiés; J'aimerai avoir le conseil de ceux qui ont déjà eu cet traitement sur les lombaires Merci d 'avance

j' ai des mets sur L3 et L4, déjà irradiés; J'aimerai avoir le conseil de ceux...

Wakaka

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Fulphila

My husband had to get a shot this morning of Fulphila he had his first round of chemo yesterday the nurse said it’s for bone marrow and white blood cells. Have...

My husband had to get a shot this morning of Fulphila he had his first round of ...

Fight11

•3 years ago

6 Replies

How do you regulate dosage of the Estradiol patch?

After 4 weeks with the Estradiol Vivelle-Dot (delivers 0.05 mg/day), my E2 reading was 43 - which is a lot higher than I want it. 12-30 is the range. I did...

After 4 weeks with the Estradiol Vivelle-Dot (delivers 0.05 mg/day), my E2 readi...

Pleroma

•3 years ago

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ADT Vacation?

To ADT vacation or ADT continuous for life? Obviously, androgens fuels prostate cancer, so why would we consider taking vacation from ADT? I'll start with my...

To ADT vacation or ADT continuous for life? Obviously, androgens fuels prostate ...

DarkEnergy

•3 years ago

98 Replies

PSMA scan

Does anyone know where to get a PSMA scan? I live in Miami Beach. I know LA and San Francisco offers it, but i am trying to get it closer to home. Thanks....

Does anyone know where to get a PSMA scan? I live in Miami Beach. I know LA and ...

pablojaes

•3 years ago

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New nadir, any ideas

I got my quarterly PSA results back Tuesday. I guess it's good news, no real change, from 0.75 to 0.74. I was really hoping it would go back to the 0.17......

I got my quarterly PSA results back Tuesday. I guess it's good news, no real cha...

alephnull

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Abbreviations

As a new prostate cancer patient and a newbie on here, I have a question: is there some kind of an abbreviation list for referencing all that is being used...

As a new prostate cancer patient and a newbie on here, I have a question: is ...

cfhny

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Health insurance when retiring

Quick question (or not so). I am planning on retiring next summer. I have pretty good health insurance which reduces my hospital and pharmaceutical costs. Once...

Quick question (or not so). I am planning on retiring next summer. I have pretty...

RunThru

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Has every one gotten their booster shot for covid ?

I just want to relate just how easy it was to get my booster vaccine shot yesterday. I went to the vaccination site and told them that I have cancer and have...

I just want to relate just how easy it was to get my booster vaccine shot yeste...

rogerwegner

•3 years ago

53 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for August 2021

What is the chance of progression post castration surgery?

Hi Everyone

What does this mean ? Scared to death

Xtandi and LU-177

Partial ADT holiday looking for advice

Lupron vs Trelstar

Just read Patrick Turner obit

Melatonin does and Gay page

Brachytherapy HDR

Latest Blood test results

Lupron timing, is it critical to stay on strict schedule?

Waiting on test results is often the hardest part

5α-Reductase Inhibitors are Associated with Reduced Risk of SARS-COV-2 Infection

First Post and PSMA Scan Planned

XOFIGO Update after round 4

Seminal Vesicle Invasion

Lutetium Therapy: how effective is it?

Update after a year on vacation

Over four years of Dad's blood test results

Docetaxel

Covid vaccine & chemo

Cryotherapie metastase lombaire

Fulphila

How do you regulate dosage of the Estradiol patch?

ADT Vacation?

PSMA scan

New nadir, any ideas

Abbreviations

Health insurance when retiring

Has every one gotten their booster shot for covid ?

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