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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
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
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
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 19, 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
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
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
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 2, 2024
Bad news again (still)
Perhaps you read my story, perhaps not. Gleason 8, spread to bladder neck 55 years old. Prostatectomy with bladder lesion cut out. Recurrence after a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 4 9:32am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 6, 2024
Has anyone had severe side effects from abiraterone (Zytiga)?
I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer at the Cleveland Clinic in February. Received a 6 months dose of Leuprolide (Lupron) on March 5th...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 14 8:55am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7 9:58am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 15 8:24pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 5 days ago
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7 12:21pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 1, 2023
At what point do you start Pluvicto?
After the FDA just approved Pluvicto WITHOUT chemo, we're wondering if my husband would qualify for Pluvicto NOW? He's only done one dose of ADT...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 13 10:40pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 13, 2024
Docetaxel and steroids, how did you feel?
My husband had his first dose of Docetaxel chemo last thursday, with strong steroids the night before and the morning of, plus I think more...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 4 days ago
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 12, 2023