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Alterra AI s Decipher testing
The Alterra AI pathology report showed that I do not need ADT before starting radiation. Is the Decipher test necessary, too?
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...
Gay Men with Prostate Cancer
So I am just beginning my management of the reality of PC. After 3.5 years on AS my PSA jumped to 15.1 and my Gleason...
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...
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...
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...
Swollen Ankles
Since I've been on ADT (Eligard) for 4 months, I'm noticing my ankles swelling. I'm wondering if there is there a correlation.
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...
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...
Anyone had a decipher test done? Did the results impact treatment?
I understand it may help with adt decision
Learned Something New Last Week
While meeting with my NP 3 months post IMRT and HDR treatment for Gleeson 4 +3, PSA 7.1 I learned something new. When I asked...
Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
Has anyone after having brachytherapy, ADT, Casodex and abiraterone tried a cannabinoid with any success?
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...
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...
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
The Pros and Cons of De-escalation of advanced treatments
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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...
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...
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...
Is there ever a cure for stage 4?
Has anyone ever been "cured" from a stage 4, gleason 9, castration sensitive, metastatic prostate cancer? I'm cruising along with ADT (Lupron and Xtandi) that...
Diet - Eggs or no eggs?
I am just beginning ADT ( Gleason 7 4+3 T2a ) and see the oncologist tomorrow here in France to set out the RT plan....
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