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Prostate Cancer Support Group

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Are my partner's Hormone therapy side effects affecting me?
My husband is receiving hormone therapy for stage 4 prostate cancer. I am now experiencing hot flashes. It's not menopause, I went through that 2...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 21 2:20pm
Chris Hoy, British olympic cyclist announces prostate cancer diagnosis
He is 48 and so quite young to have stage 4 cancer. It is getting a lot of coverage in the UK so maybe less...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 23, 2024
Eligard wears off at end of 4 months
I have been on Eligard for a year. Stage 4 with bone mets ! PSA started at 14 and went down to 2.8 and then...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 20, 2023
Is PSA rise inevitable after hormone therapy?
In 2024 I had a prostatectomy & PSA rose, am a Gleason 9, stage 4. PSMA detected lung nodules (only area) that disappeared after Eligard...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 4 days ago
How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.
August 8, 2022 diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic PC. GS 8, Cancer spread to lymph nodes, seminal veseciles, and bone. After 8 months of ADT...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 20, 2023
Erleada (apalutamide) + Eligard (leuprolide) not working anymore
I've taken Apalutamide and Eligard for a year now for Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. It quit working in April this year and PSA started going...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 9, 2024
Oncology appointments to review results
Why are Oncologists always downers at appointments - even when results are good? Had my 3 month appointment and yearly bone scan. Metastatic stage 4...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 6, 2024
PSA rising after only a year on Apalutamide and Erleada
I have Stage 4 Prostate cancer diagnosed a year ago..metatasized to bones and lymph node. PSA got as low as 2.6, but in the last...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
Eligard for Prostate Cancer with Parkinsons (negative side effects)
Hello, I'm a Stage 4 Prostate Cancer patient in my 70s. My oncologist has me on an aggressive, targeted, iodine seed therapy treatment that he...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 24 6:45pm
Breast enlargement in men due to hormone therapy.
Has anyone experienced breast enlargement due to hormone therapy used to treat stage 4 prostate cancer. I recently discontinued the use of Zytiga (Abiraterone) due...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 18, 2020
Looking for post workout recovery drinks or meals
Hi I'm Greg and I have stage 4 prostate cancer. I am in my first month of ADT. I am a 64 yo vegan (by...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 19, 2023
Abiraterone (Yonsa): Did it affect your liver function?
I have been on Yonsa 500 mg sid and Lupron for 12 months. Great results relative to my stage 4 cancer: scans show remission, PSA...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 27, 2024
Chemotherapy ...Scared
Hi After a year of apalutamide and the Eligard shots with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer..the hormone therapy isn't working anymore...They are scheduling Chemotherapy and my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 18 1:21pm
Does Chemo work? Is it worth it?
Hi,After a 1 1/2 year on Apalutamide and Eligard, PSA is up to 22 now.Oncologist says Chemo. Does it work? Does Cancer go in to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 16 12:18pm
Looking For Advice: Prostate cancer spread to lungs
Hello. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. It has spread to his lungs. I am looking for advice from any one going...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 2, 2024
PARP inhibitors or radiation: Any thoughts?
I have stage 4 PC, spread to lymph node and pelvis. Being treated with ADT and Nubeqa, started last September, having an MRI tomorrow to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 19 5:47pm
Biochemical reoccurrence
I have Stage 4 mcrpc . I have been on ADH and Zytiga for 4 years with PSA of .06 for all 4 years. In...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 26, 2022
Has anyone done fractionated/metronomic chemotherapy?
I've recently been diagnosed with stage 4, Gleason 7-9 castration sensitive. My PSA was 105 and then after one month on Orgovyx now down to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2024
Testosterone: Is everyone's level in the low numbers?
Recap, I have stage 4 Metastasized to the bone. 18 months in. Had chemo, get Firmagon monthly, Xgeva quarterly, take Abiraterone and Prednisone daily. There...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2024
Newly diagnosed
Hello, new to group, short history, had Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in 2006 , in 2011 I was diagnosed with stage...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 16, 2024