Husband, 71, given one year at best...

Posted by bigmaya @bigmaya, May 16, 2023

He went through hormone therapy, chemo, radiation and Enzalutamide and now there's a small chance of temporary improvement with new chemo and radiation. God helps us all🙏🙏🙏

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melcanada | @melcanada | May 22, 2023

Does it work better On Xtandi no side affects tired some days

melcanada | @melcanada | May 23, 2023

In reply to @pnichols7280 "Orgovyx doesn’t have as many side effects." + (show)

Apart from tired once in awhile I have no side effects What were you experiencing
Is Orgovyx better at controlling the mets in bone

Tom | @tom86 | May 23, 2023

In reply to @melcanada "Apart from tired once in awhile I have no side effects What were you experiencing Is..." + (show)

My ex husband did not realize he had Prostate Cancer until he collapsed on the street with a broken back (from the cancer spread) a PSA of over 2200 and spread to multiple organs. He lived another 3 years with treatment. I don't understand the "less than a year". Prayers are with you.

melcanada | @melcanada | May 23, 2023

In reply to @tom86 "My ex husband did not realize he had Prostate Cancer until he collapsed on the street..." + (show)

So can they work backwards Take the prostate out, the source Radiate the margins and go heavy on Xtandi etc again

I had L2 radiated Took out 1 1/2 inch of cancer in 2020 Walking slow Feel great

Once in bones it usually stays in bones Maybe lymp but not vital organs There is hope

Tom | @tom86 | May 23, 2023

In reply to @melcanada "So can they work backwards Take the prostate out, the source Radiate the margins and go..." + (show)

You bet, there is hope!! My ex did not have prostate removed due to the extent of the spread, however, this was 10 years ago. They have come a long way since then. He was active, traveled, and lived a relatively full life once they got him back on his feet after the bones in his back were taken care of. Get second opinions if necessary. We knew of several individuals who had Stage 4 and had been living with it for many years. Attitude is important, so, be determined to get the right treatment and live your life.

melcanada | @melcanada | May 23, 2023

In reply to @tom86 "You bet, there is hope!! My ex did not have prostate removed due to the extent..." + (show)

Prostate radiated 2018 March L2 radiated March 2020 Stage 4 Zolodex until Jan 2023 Xtandi and Xgeva

Psa 1.7 Should be lower in June L1 has 1 inch cancer but won't radiate as close to L2 T10 and T11 are small Control it like diabetes they say

Pray Ask St Rita of the impossible to talk to Jesus for you

drj | @drj | May 23, 2023

In reply to @melcanada "Bone met usually stays in the bone and is slow growing New drug in phase 2..." + (show)

Link is to a pdf document, not an active link.
Are you referring to a new trial for apalutamide?

melcanada | @melcanada | May 23, 2023

https://www.prostatecancerfree.org/compare-prostate-cancer-treatments/

bigmaya | @bigmaya | May 24, 2023

In reply to @tom86 "My ex husband did not realize he had Prostate Cancer until he collapsed on the street..." + (show)

Thank you Darlynn,
You are right. Both previous oncologist and my breast surgeon l see for check ups got rather upset when l told them. Breast surgeon said he can't count the cases of people being alive and kicking five years later!! Besides, l have the feeling this she-oncologist who is supposed to be professionally fantastic, might be a little bit too full of herself... lnstead of motivating the patient - while maintaining a realistic approach, of course - she distroys him...