Thank you for the added information. I read about the risk of Anemia. I am hoping since I had no problems with Anemia when I had my 6 treatments of Taxotere that I will be good during Xofigo...
Hey Quincy, Yes I have considered Xofigo. I will undergo some scans next week, and when they replace my stent, they will also look at the cancer growth in my bladder. I will be going on Abiraterone...
Hi Quincy17, I am making an assumption here that you actual mean "Ureter"? The ureters are the tubes that bring the urine from your kidneys to your bladder - so there are 2 of them, one for each...
Hey ISU, Looks like our similar paths are even more similar now - my HT has failed already too, and likely will start Zytiga in the next couple weeks. I just had a bone biopsy today - my oncol wanted...
Thank you Redheadskier for sharing your information. I wish you all the best with future treatments. I will be watching for your future posts to see how you do. ISU - hope to see your updates and you...
JNF - Provenge is not approved in Canada, and even if it was my drug plan maximum per year is $10,000 which is gobbled up easily by Eligard, Casodex and Xgeva. So Provenge is not an option for me as...
At 50yrs old was diagnosed in Nov2014 - G9. Started Eligard Dec17, 2015. Urologist took me off Casodex January 2015. Another Urologist put me back on Casodex April 8, 2015 as his opinion was that I...
Almost a 10, Just a few more points for you about my experience. For my first 3 treatments, my meds to take during chemo were Decadron (Dexamethasone 4mg - its a steroid) 2 tablets daily the day...
Glad your treatment went well. Hope it continues with minimal SE. I tolerated it very well - everyone will be different but here is what I did throughout my treatments: - exercise - cardio one day,...
Thank you Lisa for the response. I will keep looking for your posts to see how you progress, and what the treatment plan will be. Best wishes and good luck!...
Thank you for your response Tall Allen! I was hoping you would chime in. The lab stated on the report "Test repeated and results confirmed. Total Testosterone levels may not reflect the...
Fairwind, thank you for your reply. I am Canadian, so fall into our medical system. My doctors here say that since my PSA continues to go down that they believe the Eligard + Casodex is working and I...
Just had my PSA result 3.7 and my testosterone came back as undetectable. I searched for this but cannot find any other posters having their testosterone come back undetectable. The lab checked the...
Hi ISU. Sorry to hear of your progression already. I follow your posts as I have a similar treatment path as you but behind by a couple months. This past Friday I completed my chemo, am on Eligard...
Hi CADguy, I am also having Taxotere treatment. I just finished my 4rth treatment. Living in Ontario Canada they do not have Chemo up front while the cancer is hormone sensitive, but by reading HW...
I listened to the broadcast yesterday and found it very good. I am considering a referral to either the Karmonos Cancer centre Detroit or the Michigan University where Maha works out of. Being a high...
Thank you very much for posting this. I will be tuned in to it today....
Dec.2014 PSA 179..... March 2015 PSA 14. Just received second 3 month dose of Eligard. will receive 4rth treatment of chemo on March 20. PSA seems to be headed in the right direction, but getting...
Agreed we must all continue our exercise routine. Not only important is the cardio for heart health but also the weight training to strengthen our bones for those of us with mets. I agree diet is the...
I received round # 2 of my Chemo treatment on Feb.6. Over the first few days my hands were very dry and at time cracking in small places. I have now developed over the last couple days bumps on my...
Hi Tonka, Sorry for your news, but welcome to this wonderful forum. I am 50yrs old, but as you can see by my signature information your husband and I are very close to starting treatments around the...
First Eligard injection Dec.17,2014 (3month). First Docetaxel treatment January 16,2015. As a high risk patient - see my signature details - should I also be seeking out radiation to my prostate to...
Logo - thank you for your response, and yes, I will control my treatment and look to this forum as a great way to learn about best practices throughout North America. My family and friends are so...
50 years old. As you can see from my signature, I am G9 with bone mets, last PSA was 179. So high risk here. I have started Eligard with my first injection received on Dec.17,2014. I have not had...
Last night 60 minutes had a segment on Dr.Soon-Shiong. Any thoughts or comments? Better yet - anyone using this service? It states that it will be available in early 2015, but I did find a reference...
We have similar issues as Canadians. I inquired to my Uro about Chemo/HT combo - I get my first Eligard shot Dec.17. He said that he does not want to use Chemo at this time. During my consult with a...
Hi Geop, You and I are very close in everything - 50yrs old, PSA 125, G9, bone Mets pelvis, spine, couple ribs, 9mm spot on lung, but waiting for results of lung CT. Before they only did a pelvis CT...
Last PSA 125. Gleason 9 with bone mets in pelvis, spine and lung. I have to pick which HT to start with - Firmagon or Casodex+Lupron - any advice as to which one is most effective with least side...
Thanks Moon. My private insurance only covers 80% to a maximum of $750 per year. So I will get part of my first double dose of Firmagon covered but on my own after that unfortunately. Still looking...
Redwing57 - the plan for treatment is incomplete at this time, except it appears I will start hormone therapy next week. I have an appointment with my urologist on Wednesday - not sure if that will...
Thanks for all the posts today - all great help. Will comment on a few of them. "Adjust" - in a page 1 post he provided a link to a study of combining Chemo with HT - this goes along with "ISU"....
Thank you Michael, Andrew and FoxRun for the quick replies. I do have Green Shield, but it is a low conversion plan. So maximum they pay for drugs per year is $750. So that will not go far, but at...
Received bone scan today. As expected, metastasis is confirmed in pelvis, T10,L2, and 2 ribs. CT scan report not available today but Oncologist looked at it and said the only additional concern from...
Bad news came today.Gleason score 4+5 = 9 10 of 12 cores positive Histologic Type: Adenocarcinoma (acinar, not otherwise specified) Proportion (%) of prostatic tissue involved by tumour: 40...
I should also add that I live in Canada, so I think our services differ from the U.S - I think most of the replies from people are likely U.S. residents. My urologist is considered the best in our...
Thank you to all for the quick replies and great support. Happy to come across this site with such great support. Today became such a better day with all the responses. Thank you for being so caring!...
50 yr old male. PSA July 2012 1.6 PSA Oct.23 2014 110 Missed PSA test in 2013 - bad decision to miss physical. Prostate Biopsy done on Nov.5 waiting results. Ultrasound measure prostate at 82cc?...