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MRI-linac question about BCR
I am aware of the mirage trial and the decreased side effect profile with sbrt mri-linac. I am wondering what are the numbers for biochemical...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 25 7:45am
RT + 3 years ADT + 2 years Zytiga initial treatment?
Is anyone here being treated for non-metastatic disease with 3 years ADT + 2 years abiraterone (e.g. Zytiga) as a first Hormone treatment? I'd be...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2024
Radiation + ADT
Like many of you, I am weighing my options regarding surgery vs radiation. 61yo, healthy and active guy. PSA 5.5, MRI negative for any spread...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 15, 2024
Post-treatment update
It's been a year and two months since I started treatment (Gleason 7 4+3). I had three months of Casodex and Lupron with 5 sessions...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11 3:37pm
One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.
A year ago I had my prostatectomy- Gleason 8, age 71. Path report indicated ECE, but surgeon removed lymph nodes, seminal vesicles and bundled nerves....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 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: Jun 14 9:51am
Fun with ADT and testosterone
I know I’ve mentioned to people on here that I quit taking Orgovyx. I was on Lupron for seven years and then took Orgovyx for...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 11 2:06pm
Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
I have perused comments in these discussion areas and thought I'd reach out for thoughts on the decision of prostatectomy vs radiation therapy. Thank you...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11 11:25am
Unusual Triple therapy sequence, Nubeqa and Fatigue
HX in profile, and update to unusual application of triple therapy. Lung only Mets 17 yrs post RARP and no treatment, so he was treatment...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 26 6:52am
Switching from Orgovyx to Bicalutamide
Hi everyone, I’m looking for insight or personal experiences with Bicalutamide as a follow-up or alternative to Orgovyx. I’ve been on Orgovyx (relugolix) for about...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 26 12:57pm
After Eligard success is "Triple" chemo advised?
I am 79 and had a radical prostatectomy July 24, 2024 with Gleason 9, all positive margins not able to be removed. Two PET scans...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 2 6:10pm
Active Surveillance vs Radiation for Unfavorable Intermediate R. Grp.
I am 74 yr old, in relatively good health & weight, except I also deal with RA. and have recently been given a diagnosis of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 28, 2024
Lost in Translation
“Lost in Translation: Or, How ADT and the English Language Became Co-Conspirators in My Public Humiliation” by Hans Casteels, reluctant polyglot and hormonal hostage I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1 9:09pm
Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?
As a Canadian, I apologize in advance for my self-centered question. I have done all the preliminaries and now must make a choice. When asking...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 3 1:05pm
Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects
These discussions are mostly devoted to the nuts and bolts of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and rightly so. Those discussions are immensely helpful to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 3, 2024
Just an update...
Thought I'd update...many of you are familiar with my clinical history (attached). In April, I met with my radiologist and oncologist, we agreed to come...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 21, 2024
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: Jun 13 11:02am
Orchiectomy and PSA decline waiting for Liver Transplant
Hello Guys, Greetings to each and every one of you. I have a story to tell, a little mixed but I wanted to share our...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 24 2:38pm
Anyone received salvage lymph node removal for BCR after prostatectomy
After experiencing biochemical recurrence after robotic prostatectomy (4 years ago) current PSA 0.25 my social health care was scheduling me for 25 sessions RT with...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 17, 2023
New (to me) PCRI Resource and 2022 review
Background: I had PBT therapy in early 2020; with a PSA of 8.3, and I did a 4 month course of ADT. When I was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2023