Did your doc prescribe a specific number of Lupon injections? My doc seemed to think I may be taking these semi-annual shots forever, He did allow a possible evaluation if my PSA becomes undetectable or if it goes the the other way and some escalated approach would be necessary. When we first started the lupron shots 18 months ago Zytiga wasn't even discussed. That didn't come up until 6-7 months ago. Hope all going well wiyh you.
I had PSA, Metabolic Panel, CBC and bone scan. The Dr. seemed more anxious to have me call BioPlus Labs to get "My" price for Zytiga. I feel the zytega is a good selection except for its cost. I know there are other drugs available that are "generic" or similar
I believe that Xtandi may be something similar to Lupron. My Doc and I discussed a clinical trail involving Xtandi about a 18 months ago but he later found I did not qualify since I was already taking Lupron. From your earlier discussion I believe you said you were also taking Lupron so I assume that would also have made you ineligible. It would be interesting to know more about that trail. I have Appointment with my oncologist in about two weeks. I'm interested in talking to him about it.. This will be my first meeting with a different oncologist since my other doc of 5 years has moved on. It will be curious to see if their treatment protocol is any different. Keep us posted on your treatments and well being. Sounds like we have similar issues.
That's interesting because I am taking Lupron (2 shots). We
are struggling over the cost of Zitiga. I understand that there are bad side effects with Xtandi? Please let me know how it goes.
Hello, I started on Zytiga several months ago. My PSA went from 56 to less than 1 in about 2 weeks. However, my liver enzymes rose beyond acceptable levels and I had to lower the dosage from 1000 milligrams to 750 milligrams per day. For now, things are stable. I have blood drawn every 2 weeks to
to keep an eye on liver enzyme activity. I hope this helps. Philnob.
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Thanks for the information. I'm doing some more tests next week and visit the gynecologist on the 15th, Wonder what type of advance plan Zytiga has?
Let us know the type of tests and what the results show. Do hope all shows encouraging results.
I had PSA, Metabolic Panel, CBC and bone scan. The Dr. seemed more anxious to have me call BioPlus Labs to get "My" price for Zytiga. I feel the zytega is a good selection except for its cost. I know there are other drugs available that are "generic" or similar
My price for Zytiga from my Health Plan is $2,765. PER MONTH
I guess that no one on this blog has taken zyiga. I wonder why?
Has anyone ever taken Xtandi for prostate cancer
I believe that Xtandi may be something similar to Lupron. My Doc and I discussed a clinical trail involving Xtandi about a 18 months ago but he later found I did not qualify since I was already taking Lupron. From your earlier discussion I believe you said you were also taking Lupron so I assume that would also have made you ineligible. It would be interesting to know more about that trail. I have Appointment with my oncologist in about two weeks. I'm interested in talking to him about it.. This will be my first meeting with a different oncologist since my other doc of 5 years has moved on. It will be curious to see if their treatment protocol is any different. Keep us posted on your treatments and well being. Sounds like we have similar issues.
How about Xtandi? Has anyone been given this?
That's interesting because I am taking Lupron (2 shots). We
are struggling over the cost of Zitiga. I understand that there are bad side effects with Xtandi? Please let me know how it goes.
Hello, I started on Zytiga several months ago. My PSA went from 56 to less than 1 in about 2 weeks. However, my liver enzymes rose beyond acceptable levels and I had to lower the dosage from 1000 milligrams to 750 milligrams per day. For now, things are stable. I have blood drawn every 2 weeks to
to keep an eye on liver enzyme activity. I hope this helps. Philnob.
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