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Dr. Mitchell Humphreys talks about prostate cancer.
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to success101: Perhaps my experience is similar to your husband. I had prostate removal 7 years ago, followed by radiation and then chemo. PSA stayed low, undetectable for awhile but began to slowly rise. Now on Lupron, for last year,PSA back down to less than 1. Oncologist, who I have been working with for 5 years is suggesting I also start on Zytiga along with Lupron. Usual treatment, from what I understand, is to take Zytiga when castrate resitance becomes apparent, ie cMRPC. However recent study has revealed it may be best to start before that point. I most liekly will go that route in next couple of months. Has similar treatment been suggested to you? I understand Zytiga quite expensive. I've had very minor side effects with Lupron. My Doc believes Zytiga will not compound side effects. Sounds like ideal approach.
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1 ReactionAn excellent idea. I will certainly,
ask his prostate Dr. ,if,he can do
that.
The Lupron,is on going,in, that
It has gone for two years.
He was a 9 on Gleason scale
45 radiation treatments.
He is doing the best he can.
But, has altered lives.
Thank you for that i,formation.
Will be checking this out.
FYI, my Gleason scores ranged from 5-9. Re the Zytiga., I understand it is not yet FDA approved for pre-castrate resistant but manufacturer is seeking approval. That means that at this stage it may not be approved by insurance and as I mentioned it is supposedly expensive, probably in the Lupron range or even more. Best of luck. Keep the blog posted on process.
I will do that.
Thankyou, for your help.