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Ins. help please

On original Medicare and satisfied with it but have no prescription coverage. He is now going on Nubeqa and it's expensive. What do you have that pays for...

On original Medicare and satisfied with it but have no prescription coverage. H...

Pops78

•2 years ago

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Medscape» The Hidden Cost of Prostatectomy: Patient Regret

Article in Dec 3 Medscape. I believe it's a subscription only site, so am including a copy below. Comments from doctors have been generally in agreement....

Article in Dec 3 Medscape. I believe it's a subscription only site, so am inclu...

BerkshireBear

•2 years ago

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Is my PCa becoming castrate resistant?

I am on ADT break. Three months ago my T was less than 20 and my psa was 0.104. Now my psa has increased to 0.188 but T is still at castrate level with T=28....

I am on ADT break. Three months ago my T was less than 20 and my psa was 0.104. ...

dac500

•2 years ago

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Considering surgical castration

Next Tuesday I have a surgical castration consult. Quick history. Diag May 28th Stage 4 Gleason 9, PSA 1065. Casodex and Lupron. Diet changes and supplements...

Next Tuesday I have a surgical castration consult. Quick history. Diag May 28th ...

katartizo61

•2 years ago

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Vacation continues

Last Lupron (Nov 2020) Update: Testosterone still over 400, PSA Sept 1-“.5” Oct. 13-“.6” Dec 1-“.4” So-PSA is steady/dropping. Vacation continues. Question:...

Last Lupron (Nov 2020) Update: Testosterone still over 400, PSA Sept 1-“.5” Oct....

Largell

•2 years ago

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Good News fora Change

I have been on the SOC (standard of care): Eligard and Aberaterone, plus Prednisone and various blood pressure and bone drugs for over two years. My last CT...

I have been on the SOC (standard of care): Eligard and Aberaterone, plus Prednis...

EchoII

•2 years ago

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Just checking in

Hi Warrior Family, Just got my latest psa and I am holding <.006. I am retiring at the end of this month to get out there and enjoy the back nine (golf...

Hi Warrior Family, Just got my latest psa and I am holding <.006. I am retiring...

Mikes21

•2 years ago

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How effective, generally, is provenge?

How effective, generally, is provenge? I don't hear much about these days?

cesces

•2 years ago

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Nubeqa+Taxotere+ADT prolongs survival vs Taxotere+ADT in newly-diagnosed metastatic patients.

This was just announced in a press release about preliminary results of the ARASENS trial:...

This was just announced in a press release about preliminary results of the ARAS...

Tall_Allen

•2 years ago

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Hopeful my Jeff responds to carboplatin/cabazitaxel

My Jeff had labs Monday and his 2nd infusion of carboplatin/cabazitaxel Tuesday. Labs proved disappointing. Jeff’s PSA is up from 76.5 to 101. Jeff’s...

My Jeff had labs Monday and his 2nd infusion of carboplatin/cabazitaxel Tuesday....

Pancake_Lefse

•2 years ago

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Embr wrist cooler for hot flashes

As I mentioned previously I used my micro fridge to test the theory of cooling your wrist to reduce hot flashes. I only put my wrist on the cold plate after a...

As I mentioned previously I used my micro fridge to test the theory of cooling y...

spencoid2

•2 years ago

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Docetaxel failure

Here we are again Xytiga , Xtandi And now Docetaxel have failed .. my dad only got through 5 of 6 rounds before his psa started going up. He’s at a 10 now...

Here we are again Xytiga , Xtandi And now Docetaxel have failed .. my dad only...

Stumpgirl

•2 years ago

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Cancer Doctor Recommends Xofigo (Radium 223) Because PSA is Rising Again After 10 Months of ADT with Firmagon and Zytiga

My PSA started rising again 2 months ago. It is now at 37. The highest PSA was 160 when this all started about a year ago. Testosterone is still negligible....

My PSA started rising again 2 months ago. It is now at 37. The highest PSA was ...

diamondrn

•2 years ago

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Just started ADT and Radiation. Decipher was 1

Hello guys. 56 years old. Gleason 9 on pathology. Lymph nodes clear. Decipher score was 1. Three weeks in on ADT. PSA was 0.66 and 0.69 at 7th and 8th week...

Hello guys. 56 years old. Gleason 9 on pathology. Lymph nodes clear. Decipher sc...

MOoutdoors

•2 years ago

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Confused about which scan is more suitable

Some cancers express a lot of PSMA while other cancers express very little or no PSMA. So how do we know which scan is more suitable to detect metastasis; Ga68...

Some cancers express a lot of PSMA while other cancers express very little or no...

traveller64

•2 years ago

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small study of results for salvage RP after failed focal treatment

The reader can decide on the usefulness of findings of this small retrospective study................

The reader can decide on the usefulness of findings of this small retrospective...

maley2711

•2 years ago

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Blood in urine

I was diagnosed with PCa in 2004, having an LRP in 2010. That failed, so we have been controlling it with ADT (lately Zytiga). I have developed a wayward...

I was diagnosed with PCa in 2004, having an LRP in 2010. That failed, so we have...

BrentW

•2 years ago

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Ideal PSA value for someone with a prostate

Hello everyone. This community has provided vital info that has helped in my father's treatment, for which I am eternally grateful. I have a question about...

Hello everyone. This community has provided vital info that has helped in my fat...

romil316

•2 years ago

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Psa dropped from 561 to 18.7 in two weeks. I thanked my Doc

On nov 15 my shot up to 561 and my concern level shot up as well. I know its one component to the big picture, were treating the cancer not the PSA, I have...

On nov 15 my shot up to 561 and my concern level shot up as well. I know its one...

Costarica1961

•2 years ago

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12/01/2014 and PSA at 840.2

Hey gang, was perusing my PSAs in the spreadsheet and noticed that result and the date. Wow, lucky 7 years and still here 😊 Back story for y'all. #stageIVpca...

Hey gang, was perusing my PSAs in the spreadsheet and noticed that result and th...

dockam

•2 years ago

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CPT Code for Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test

In the past my MO has used 82651 and G0480. Now Medicare wants to charge me $1,000 to have the test done.

In the past my MO has used 82651 and G0480. Now Medicare wants to charge me $1,0...

Ran2599dy

•2 years ago

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Your Lupron experience...

I've been on the 3 month Lupron for a year now and have detected a pattern. The first five days or so I feel okay but weeks 2 and 3 I feel like crap. Easily...

I've been on the 3 month Lupron for a year now and have detected a pattern. The...

bean1008

•2 years ago

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Chemo: need suggestions

Hello everyone My father has taken 2 rounds of docetaxel chemo.He feels very fatigued and his hb level is 8.0 while RBC is 2.82. Chemo has already been...

Hello everyone My father has taken 2 rounds of docetaxel chemo.He feels very fa...

Vsahay

•2 years ago

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Prednisone on Abiraterone withdrawal?

Hi. Does anyone one know how long to continue with Prednisone (5mg) after stopping Abiraterone. I assume it takes a while for the body to start making...

Hi. Does anyone one know how long to continue with Prednisone (5mg) after stoppi...

Proflac

•2 years ago

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Myhubby58 Won the battle to Stage IV Prostate Cancer

Hello Everyone,l am writing to let Y’all know that Myhubby58 has gained his wings 11/17 at his residence in Augusta Georgia..I love him so very much,but I know...

Hello Everyone,l am writing to let Y’all know that Myhubby58 has gained his wing...

Myhubby58

•2 years ago

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How long can I expect Xtandi to work

I have been on Xtandi a few months and the results are very good. I was on Lupron 10 years before it quit working. How long can I expect Xtandi to work before...

I have been on Xtandi a few months and the results are very good. I was on Lupro...

jbskiatook

•2 years ago

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Is increase normal?

Just checking with you guys, my uncle (54yr old) had a PSA test last year when my Father was diagnosed, it was 1.36. He had another yesterday it was 1.45. Is...

Just checking with you guys, my uncle (54yr old) had a PSA test last year when m...

Nickhmcg

•2 years ago

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Frequent urination and urgency

I had 42 sessions of radiation 3 years ago, 28 on the whole pelvic area and 14 to fry my prostate. For a long time I’ve had to urinate every two hours at...

I had 42 sessions of radiation 3 years ago, 28 on the whole pelvic area and 14 t...

Canoehead

•2 years ago

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New here and to this disease

A 2nd blood test in late Oct confirmed my PSA suddenly rose to 17. This was first time it exceeded 1, with last prior low score test in Jan. My Gleason's are 9...

A 2nd blood test in late Oct confirmed my PSA suddenly rose to 17. This was firs...

Grateful4this

•2 years ago

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Te2 functionality

Is there any efficacy on Te2 first then radiation.Mainstream implementation of LhRh lupron orgovyx and other adt products is standard but not always.I...

Is there any efficacy on Te2 first then radiation.Mainstream implementation of ...

Metaldraft

•2 years ago

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Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for December 2021

Ins. help please

Medscape» The Hidden Cost of Prostatectomy: Patient Regret

Is my PCa becoming castrate resistant?

Considering surgical castration

Vacation continues

Good News fora Change

Just checking in

How effective, generally, is provenge?

Nubeqa+Taxotere+ADT prolongs survival vs Taxotere+ADT in newly-diagnosed metastatic patients.

Hopeful my Jeff responds to carboplatin/cabazitaxel

Embr wrist cooler for hot flashes

Docetaxel failure

Cancer Doctor Recommends Xofigo (Radium 223) Because PSA is Rising Again After 10 Months of ADT with Firmagon and Zytiga

Just started ADT and Radiation. Decipher was 1

Confused about which scan is more suitable

small study of results for salvage RP after failed focal treatment

Blood in urine

Ideal PSA value for someone with a prostate

Psa dropped from 561 to 18.7 in two weeks. I thanked my Doc

12/01/2014 and PSA at 840.2

CPT Code for Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test

Your Lupron experience...

Chemo: need suggestions

Prednisone on Abiraterone withdrawal?

Myhubby58 Won the battle to Stage IV Prostate Cancer

How long can I expect Xtandi to work

Is increase normal?

Frequent urination and urgency

New here and to this disease

Te2 functionality

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