Tall Allen, I don't think he's taken dosetaxel, certainly not any chemo...just the Lupron & Xtandi to lower and to block testosterone action. Given his general state of health, I'm doubtful he will...
What a great idea Redwing! Thanks. I'll do that....
Anniesea, I emailed you. It might get caught in spam. The domain is 'ourbluemarble'. - Carol...
Hi I'm new here & appreciate learning about this group from celebrate life. I guess I will just start by sharing about our situation. It is a bit long & detailed, but I think it will help if I can...
I have to admit I've had a terrible time navigating the forum threads, especially returning to them after going to another thread. I'll keep trying - (tech. challenged!) Thank you, Redwing for the...
I'm having a difficult time negotiating my way around this forum. I would really like to talk with people who have...or are caregivers for people who have advanced, wide-spread metastatic prostate...
The higher your Gleason score the more undifferentiated the cancer cells are and the more aggressive, which means likelihood of spreading (metastasizing) beyond your prostate....
Has anyone with advanced disease (stage IV, D2, sometimes called M1c) taking Xtandi without previous chemo had an increase in PSA? If so, after how many months? Thanks....
Also, my husband has been on Metformin for several years. Studies I found are unclear about whether Metformin helps prevent the onset of PC or in improving treatment. Here is one link: For: 2014 -...
PavelNovak, My husband (83 yrs) was diagnosed over a year ago with stage IV - D2 (wide spread mets). He did not have an orchiectomy but had chemical castration first with Casodex (2 mos), then Lupron...