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Darolutamide Monotherapy
I’m curious about the FDA’s June 5 approval of darolutamide (Nubeqa) as a monotherapy for mCSPC. My understanding is that the AR blocker would allow...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 1 day ago
Hormone Therapy Questions
Dr. Google says ADT is bad. Is there an option besides ADT for mid-grade cancer that has gotten outside the prostate? If I start ADT,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10, 2024
urologist and radiation oncologist aren't on the same page
Urologist: There's a bit of cancer still there in the prostate, but all I need to do is to stay on ADT for the rest...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 8:42am
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
Chemo, Lupron & Nubeqa (Triple treatment) Outcomes
I would appreciate hearing about anyone's experience on this triple therapy, in particular about: 1) How long have you/did you remain castrate resistant after the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 4 6:30pm
PSA question
So, I began ADT (Eligard injection) 9 weeks ago. At the 6 week mark my PSA dropped from 12 to 0.6. I liked that. Yesterday...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 22 5:56pm
SBRT left common iliac node
OK, ready to make a decision on the next step of this battle. Prostatectomy 10 years ago. Biochemical recurrence with 30ish Radiation Treatments and that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 10 11:37am
PSA level after Proton Therapy
Had 29 sessions of Proton Therapy about 10 months ago. Was unfavorable intermediate with PSA level of 8.6 and chose not to do ADT. Curious...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 17, 2024
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
When to resume intermittent hormone therapy?
How do I know when I should re-start ADT? My urologist doesn't seem to be sure. Here's an interesting recent video on the subject, but...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 3, 2024
I'd like to know how other survivors deal with constipation
My ADT meds were changed. I am having constipation issues and would like to know how others deal with this problem. Thanks
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 8 2:11pm
The Pros and Cons of De-escalation of advanced treatments
I am including a link to an interesting article about someone with a really serious case of prostate cancer that normally would get triplet therapy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14 1:32pm
PC journey
: In July 2024, I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer after experiencing leg pain, weight loss, nocturia, and a PSA of 62. A biopsy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 28 6:18am
Weight gain
Hello everyone, I’m starting my ADT at the end of the week, I’m an active 73 years old I eat what I feel it’s a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 5 9:32am
Pros and cons from changing from Degeralix to Orgovyx
My husband after his loading dose of degeralix with no side effects is thinking about changing to Orgovyx for the less heart issues, time of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 28, 2024
Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
Has anyone after having brachytherapy, ADT, Casodex and abiraterone tried a cannabinoid with any success?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 6, 2022
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
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
Considering stopping Eligard after first injection and radiation.
My special friend is considering stopping ADT after the first injection (6 months) and radiation treatment. Has anyone made this decision, and what are the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2024