Hi ksk54, I've been on Avodart and Metformin since 2011 since coming off 14 months of MAD and have experienced a very low stable PSA ever since (last PSA reading was 0.12 on 22/12/16). No SE (to...
Hi Jim, I'm prediabetic but most of the time my 'sugars are within normal range. Paul...
Hi Jerry, yes - 2x1000mg SR. Over the last 3 years my PSA has oscillated between 0.13 - 0.15. Cheers, Paul...
Hi Jerry, I take avodart every other day now after initially taking it daily for about 6 months. My PSA has never risen above 0.1 thus far. I also take Metformin and red rice yeast. Paul...
Hi Ronnie, I'm sorry that you have had to join us but glad you are here nonetheless. You have received good advice from the others thus far. Waiting is the worst thing once the 'C' word is mentioned...
A very interesting discussion which I totally agree with. However, would it be worth adding a statin into the mix given the role of increased testosterone (due to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors) may...
I've been taking Metformin due to the fact that I became insulin resistant whilst on HT. My glucose levels are normal during the day but are elevated on waking and I've suffered from peripheral...
My PCa sank without trace whilst on HT and then was treated with 72gys of RT, thereby substantially reducing tumour load. Granted, the undetectable PSA was artificial due to the HT yet 2 years...
I have to agree that things are going in the right direction. Being Dx'ed young and being high risk is a bummer but remember that even with a grim prognosis things are looking up :) Paul...
I read John's comments with interest given what he says seems to fit directly with my history. I wish Haliday as much success as I have had thus far. Remember, just because you have a high PSA...
Whilst I am not surprised by this trial's conclusion regarding staving progression in patients with advanced PCa, I do think some degree of contextualisation needs to take place. Dreamerboy...
Close. Japanese knotweed is used in some resveratrol supplements. :)...
Ed, Given that I'm in my mid-40's and never suffered from depression even when diagnosed, Avodart may be the culprit in my case. Paul...
I was never informed but knew of the risk. My father died of bowel cancer 5 years after having RT for his PCa. My youngest sister also had a pre-cancerous polyp removed 7 years ago. Consequently, I...
Having been a member of this exclusive club for 3 or so years I have made a number of observations. One of the most common revolves around ED and HT. Whilst it is well known what effect HT has on...
I have drunk strong black coffee (without sugar) since 13. I drink about 5 - 10 cups per day and love the stuff. The stronger the better! Yet, it didn't stop me getting PCa at 41 with a PSA of 133 so...
Just wondering if there are any studies that demonstrate the amount of bone gained naturally (ie without the use of bisphosphonates or other such drugs) once off HT. Has anyone come across such...
I've been using Metformin for over a year due to developing Metabolic syndrome caused by my HT regime which I stopped nearly 2 years ago. I have increased the dose from 500mg to 2000mg in the last 3...
Having given some thought to this area over the last couple of days it appears to (as unfortunately is the case) raise more questions than answers. For instance, would progression to NEPC eventually...
So is one to deduce that: 1. NEPC cells are more likely to grow and develop from an original Dx of GG 4 and/or 5 PCa cells as these inevitably become HT resistant/AI; or 2. overactivity of Aurora...
I also agree with that last point regarding prostatitis and RT. My RT was administered just 2 months after HT commenced given the risk it posed to my mortality. Yet, when I later questioned if my...
I had heard about this some time ago. However, I think it will be interesting to see how many high risk patients contribute (like me!) given that most will have HT combined with RT. I never knew what...
Dr Myers take on it back in 2011 (not dissimilar to what BB_Fan outlines now): http://askdrmyers.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/fish-oil-aggressive-pca/ Cheers, Paul...
When I was diagnosed at 41 my initial reaction was, given my age, surgery was the way forward. However, given my 'high risk' status, my urologist passed on it and my oncologist suggested RT combined...
I work as a University reader/professor in Law. I got my first Law degree from Liverpool University, got a Master's in International Business Law from Manchester and then a PhD in Corporate Fraud...
I would have to say some conditions are dependant on the treatment undertaken. For HT the aforementioned depression, increase in certain types of cancer such as colon-rectal cancer. Increases in...
41. Another young 'un. :cry:...
Hi 49yrsold, I'm just on Avodart now plus the following supplement: Resveratrol (Biotivia or Life Extension Foundation) 1 x 250mg; Full-Spectrum Pomegranate (Life Extension Foundation or Pom...
Hi Jerry, I've just emailed you regarding what Dr Myers recommends. Paul...
SC, Did Dr. Lam indicate the criteria for this or was it because of the high risk of spread in your case?...
Having had PCa for nearly 3 years now (doesn’t time fly…) certain questions always appear to crop up. One that I have always wondered focuses on the effect tumour load has on survival given that...
Thank you for your warm welcome and support. It is gratefully received. I've read quite abit about PCa in the last 3 years; largely motivated by self interest and from an academic perspective. I'm a...
Hi everyone, Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Paul and I was dx with PCa 3 years ago aged 41. I thought I was fairly rare but alas this is not the case. Kind regards, Paul 7/26/10: Aged...