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Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer?
My close friend has had Pluvecto treatment suggested to him by oncologists. It is relatively new, having been approved by the FDA in March 2022. Have any of you been given this drug? I have read it is radioactive material and patient needs to stay away 6 ft from others for at least 3 days so as not to contaminate them. He has not yet decided whether to take the treatment or not as he is feeling awful enough as is.
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I’m on my second recurrence for prostate cancer. My PSA is at 0.63. Has anyone out there have that new treatment of Radiopharmacuticles ? It’s an injection of liquid radiation that targets just the cancer cells. I was just wondering of the results and where to have it done. Thank you Stephen.
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I hope you were able to enjoy the few months of freedom from medication.
I watched a presentation from " PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PCRI)" about this fantastic treatment. It was part of the 2022 Fall Conference from a few weeks ago. I am pretty sure it's on day 2. The most concerning side effect was dry mouth.
Best of luck going forward
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1 ReactionIn late 2021 I halted all further treatments. No more radiation no more cryo surgery, etc. My Doc said to wait until Lutetium was approved and we would go that route. So, next week I begin Pluvicto. Will run every six weeks until the end of may. Then 6 more weeks for final consultation. I admit I am deeply concerned about how I will react to this radical treatment.
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2 ReactionsI would think your rise in PSA to 4.2 would merit a PSMA PET/CT Scan.
What a journey you have been on. Thanks for giving me a heads up on what my future may be. Best of outcomes for you.
After radiation 4 yrs ago PSA <.01 on Zolodex injections
Taken off and PSA went to 26. Had a 1-inch cancer radiated from L2 lumbar
Back on Zolodex for 1 1/2 Yrs. PSA 1.2 for 12 months
Just this week PSA 4.22
Is this a concern??
Lab says its ok
After all that how are you doing currently. I think I am heading on a similar track. IMRT, ADT, ABIRATERONE. 1 year in. Psa approaching undetectable. I'm not banking on it staying there.
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Prostatectomy, Chemotherapy, Firmagone, Abiraterone and prednisone, Bicalutamide, 39 sessions of external beam radiation, 8 SBRT treatments, cryoablation, countless ADT injections, etc.
Prostatectomy, Chemotherapy, Firmagone, Abiraterone and prednisone, Bicalutamide, 39 sessions of external beam radiation, 8 SBRT treatments, cryoablation, countless ADT injections, etc.
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2 ReactionsThank you for this dd2312. This is a long but excellent video filled with Prostate cancer information. I have been looking and listening to it in segments.
Welcome @ncoic I look forward to your updates on how things go with Pluvicto. What other treatments have you had?
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