Insurance doesn’t pay. My cost is $2,000 for 6 treatments....
I have had 1-2 pad per day incontinence for 6 years since my robotic prostatectomy. My Urologist recommended the EMsella chair. I have received 4 of 6 treatments but have noticed little difference....
I was .diagnosed with Gleason 9 , 12 of 12 cores positive. After robotic surgery and Firmagon plus Xtandi, I have had a psa of <0.006 for 40 months. Stopped both 5 months ago and now feel normal....
How long should I continue Xtandi? I have been taking it for 29 months. Psa <0.1 for 27 months. Has anyone taken it intermittently? Also taking Firmagon and Avodart. Side effects are finally taking...
I have been on Xtandi for 18 months and Firmagon for 44 months. My Psa has been <0.1 of 16 months. Much of the literature says Xtandi only lasts 12 months and everyone develops resistance. Since I am...
Artist Mark, I was diagnosed with Gl 9, 12 /12 cores positive in 11/2011. Robotic surgery in 3/2012. Imrt 5 months later followed by ADT 3. Psa <0.1 for one years so Tried a vacation period but...
I recently started Xtandi after being on Firmagon, Casodex, and Nilandron. My psa rose from .33 to 3.5 on the latter. I continued the Firmagon and added Xtandi. Within 2 months my psa was <0.1. It...
Has anyone experienced a rapid response to Has anyone experienced a rapid response to Xtandi? I was on Firmagon and Avodart. My med onc added Casodex and my psa gradually rose from 0.32 to 1.7. We...
I am interested in any results from stopping Casodex and changing to Nilutamide. After one yr. of <0.1 psa on Firmagon, I took a 5 mos. vacation. Psa returned at 0.32. Added Casodex and the psa...
Has anyone experienced a rising psa after initiating Casodex therapy. After having Robotiic surgery, IMRT, and 12 months of Firmagon shots, I have never had a psa >.1. After 12 months of Firmagon and...
Grandpaof4 I have been receiving Firmagon monthly for 16 months. Some injections hurt more than others. A few hints: the solution must be given immediately after being shaken. Any undissolved med...
Fairwind Interesting to note our prostate history is somewhat similar. Diag. 2011 with Gleason 9. No nodes. Robotic surgery with zero psa post op. Psa 0.12 5 months post op so began IMRT for 2 months...
Would appreciate any input from anyone faced with the decision when to resume ADT after a vacation period. I finished IMRT Salvage on Dec. 2012 and began Degarelix on 11/4/12. Zero psa on 2/5/13,...
Fox Run What is your plan now since your psa is 0.20 ? Observation or resume ADT. I may have similar results since my psa has been zero while on ADT but I completed 1 year of Firmagon on 9/11/2013...
Skooley- I also am in my 70's (76) with Gleason 9. May 2012 robotic surgery, Nov. 2012 IMRT for 2 months, Degarelix 80 mgm monthly for 1 yr. Ended 2 weeks ago. psa neg for 5 months after surgery then...
Here we go- I began weight training with a trainer twice a week for the past year. It has helped with my bone health. I have a normal calcium level and recent bone density scan show bones of " 50 yr....
This is my first post but I would like to share my journey. Diagnosis Nov. 2012 with Gleason 4-5 in 12/12 samples. Also positive margins and seminal vesicles. No nodes x 7. Advised to have radiation...
Am I being too optimistic? Age 76. 5/2012 robotic prostatectomy. Gleason 9 with 12 of 12 positive cores. No nodes. Post surgery psa zero at 2 and 3 months. Nov. 2012 psa 0.12 so began IMRT. 2 months...
Bill, yesterday's psa was less than 0.1, 6 wks. after the end of radiation and while still on ADT. I am now leaning towards continuing the degarelix since I am tolerating it well. I am staring to...
Bill, Thanks for the encouragement. psa 2 days ago was less than 0.1. Hope to get a string of these. Next test in 3 months. Last degarelix in April, 2013. Question now is how long to continue the...
gunfighter Going on 76. 5/9/12 robotic surgery for Gleason 9 in all 12 core biopsies. Bladder and seminal vesicle invasion. No mets and 7 neg nodes. Pre-surg dgarelix and 2 months post surgery a psa...
iSpark Don't worry about the catheter. No big deal, Before my 5/9/12 surgery, I wore a catheter for 7 weeks because of retention problems. Just strap it to your leg, wear loose athletic pants, and...