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Has anyone received Provenge treatment. Will you please share results

Posted by kjbushur @kjbushur, 4 days ago

Ive started this treatment. I was wondering how your treatment proceeded and your results. Ant side effects during treatment
Thank you

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 4 days ago

I know a couple of people that have had it, results are long-term. None of them reported serious problems, but side effects are possible. You are supposed to get Provenge when your PSA is very low.

Here is some detailed information about side effects from one of the PCRI conferences.

PROVENGE is made from your own immune cells, which are collected during a process called leukapheresis. The cells are processed, returned, and then infused back into the patient through an IV (intravenous) infusion approximately three days later. This process is completed in three cycles, about two weeks apart. Each infusion takes approximately one hour and requires 30 minutes of post infusion monitoring.
•Provenge infusion can cause serious reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you:
• Have signs of a heart attack or lung problems, such as trouble breathing, chest pains, racing or irregular heartbeats, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, nausea, or vomiting.
• Have signs of a stroke, such as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, decreased vision in one eye, or difficulty speaking.
• Develop symptoms of thrombosis which may include, pain and or swelling of an arm or leg with warmth over the affected area discoloration of an arm or leg, shortness of breath, chest pain that worsens on deep breathing
• Have signs of infection such as fever over 100°F, redness or pain at the infusion or collection sites.
Tell your doctor about any side effect that concerns you or does not go away. For more information, talk with your doctor.

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kjbushur | @kjbushur | 4 days ago

Thank you for your response. It was very informative

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kjbushur | @kjbushur | 4 days ago
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I know a couple of people that have had it, results are long-term. None of them reported serious problems, but side effects are possible. You are supposed to get Provenge when your PSA is very low.

Here is some detailed information about side effects from one of the PCRI conferences.

PROVENGE is made from your own immune cells, which are collected during a process called leukapheresis. The cells are processed, returned, and then infused back into the patient through an IV (intravenous) infusion approximately three days later. This process is completed in three cycles, about two weeks apart. Each infusion takes approximately one hour and requires 30 minutes of post infusion monitoring.
•Provenge infusion can cause serious reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you:
• Have signs of a heart attack or lung problems, such as trouble breathing, chest pains, racing or irregular heartbeats, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, nausea, or vomiting.
• Have signs of a stroke, such as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, decreased vision in one eye, or difficulty speaking.
• Develop symptoms of thrombosis which may include, pain and or swelling of an arm or leg with warmth over the affected area discoloration of an arm or leg, shortness of breath, chest pain that worsens on deep breathing
• Have signs of infection such as fever over 100°F, redness or pain at the infusion or collection sites.
Tell your doctor about any side effect that concerns you or does not go away. For more information, talk with your doctor.

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