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Xgeva (denosumab): What side effects and how do you manage them?
My 89-year-old dad was diagnosed in Nov, 2024 with stage 4 prostate that has advanced to his bones, mostly all over skeleton. He has been...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Anyone had low-dosage docetaxel? When does the fatigue end?
Hi Everyone,My husband had a spinal cord tumor removed at T4. He has Stage 4 prostate cancer since 2023. Apalutamide wasn't working anymore, and he...
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...
If and when to have the HoLEP procedure?
I'm 82. Stage 4 PC (Gleason 3+4, and one local lymph node). WITH a 100 cc prostate. Been on Orgovyx for 2.5 months. Up 4...
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...
Oncologist Visit Tomorrow - Need advice
Background...I'm 55 with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Diagnosed November 2025 with Gleason 9 and cancer in my prostate, bones, lymph nodes, and a small...
Chemo and hormone therapy - effects on thyroid
My husband is responding well to triple therapy for his stage 4 prostate cancer. 5 of 6 rounds of chemo done! Before this last round,...
Chemotherapy: When is it recommended for prostate cancer?
My husband's PSA has been climbing and climbing and is now at 40.The Oncologist was talking about starting Chemo at Christmas, but then they did...
Husband disgnosed stage 1: Should he wait 5 months for second opinion?
My husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer grade 2, 3+4=7, stage T1c. PSA 5.7. He wants a second opinion, but he can’t get in...
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...
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...
What a long, strange journey it’s been!
What a long, strange journey it’s been! I had a non-typical diagnosis of stage 4 PC Gleason score of 8 (4 + 4) in January...
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...
Would like to pause Lupron injections. Taking Nubeqa and Lupron.
Taking Lupron for 1 year. PSA undectable for 11 months. Also taking Nubeqa for 4 months. Stopped Erleada because of skin rash after 6 months....
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