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Had prostate surgery on Jan 8th 2024 started hormone treatment lupron
So I was diagnosed a week before Christmas last year, surgery to remove my prostate was Jan 8th felt rushed to have it done, luckily...
Being the caregiver
I'm about to go to a different city and take care of my mom for a few days as she recovers from a serious illness...
Side effects after stopping Eligard
I have stage 4, advanced, aggressive, Gleason 9, Grade 5 Prostate Cancer. One year ago, I went through radiation and started hormonal therapy, which brought...
Should I have radiation therapy?
I am stage 4, diagnosed August 2024. Metastasis to right pelvic lymph node and both sides of pelvis. Had minimum symptoms prior: some random pain...
Have to share this: Dealing with the emotional side of ADT
Diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer, July 2024. Currently being treated with ADT: Triptorelin, and Nubeqa (Darolutamide). Cancer has responded, PSA dropped from 62 to...
In praise of Orgovyx
I'm hardly an old vet here (my stage-4 prostate cancer was diagnosed just 3 years ago), but I've seen big changes in treatment even over...
Anyone on Lupron, Enzalutamide + Zolodrondric Acid? Side effects?
I have stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosed in February 2019. It is now known to be in my spine, hips, sternum and left shoulder. I...
They just found a palpitated nodule on my prostate. I need advice
Hi! I just saw a nurse in Urology at Sutter in San Carlos, CA. I will be getting an MRI on my prostate and an...
Stopping Eligard early
I have advanced, aggressive, Gleason 9, Grade 5, Stage 4 prostate cancer. I went through radiation treatments and have been on both Lupron and Eligard...
Where to start for newly diagnosed advance prostate cancer
My dad 82 was diagnosed last week with prostate cancer with high PSA 100 and GLEASON: ( 4 + 4 ) = 8 / 1...
Has anyone else moved from Firmagon to Orgovyx?
I have stage 4 (oligometastatic) prostate cancer, and will be on ADT and androgen-reception inhibitors, basically, forever. I've been on monthly Firmagon (Degarelix) injections for...
Just finished the Metacure Trial
One week ago today I finish up with the 6 month Metacure trial. It was for men with aggressive Prostate cancer that had metastasis to...
Recent surgeries made my dad unfit for next treatment. Anyone else?
Hi everyone. My 61 year old dad has stage 4 mCRPC he completed docetaxel in May with partial response. No genetic testing as of yet...
The long middle stretch
As I approach my 3-year cancer-versary in a couple of weeks, my new oncologist today again confirmed that even though I'm stage 4 and using...
My dad is in pain
Hello there. I’m writing to to let you know that my dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer a year ago (probably too...
Is treatment for 88-year old Dad too aggressive for his age?
Hello all. I am learning so much from your posts! They are informative, and heartfelt. This is a compassionate group.I would love to hear your...
Reversal of penile shortening after stopping Lupron
I am a 71 yo diagnosed with Gleason 9 PC in August2021. Had RP 10/21. Six months post op PSA rose to 0.37 and a...
Radiation side effects after prostate removal
Hi - first time participant here. I’m looking for guidance or reassurance that my husband is receiving the best follow up care following prostate removal...
Hypercalcemia & Prostate Cancer?
Good afternoon everyone, I posted a few months ago the background of my father's diagnosis of Stage IV, HsMPC (mets to distant lymph nodes &...
My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy
I had never heard of it, and since agreeing to this course of treatment, not much is found online to offer much of value.I am...
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