Our insurance paid for Taxotere followed immediately by Zytiga. And our doc anticipated that would be the case based on his experience with other patients....
A heating pad worked for my hubby. Glad y'all are off to a pretty good start. You'll be at the other end before you know it. We followed Cyclone's advice on limiting side effects, and my husband...
Our insurance fully covered six cycles of Taxotere followed by Zytiga a month later. In addition to Lupron, of course....
Jamaica is wonderful. Prayers for peace and restoration for you! As for not leaving the resort, don't. But that's been standard advice for years....
I saw the following response to an article about Romney on Twitter: "SO what, romney can't have an orgasm, that's what this amounts to. Nobody cares to hear about it." I'm both ashamed and proud of...
Hoping you get good news with the biopsy, Wendell. If not, you'll find a wealth of information and compassion on this site. Best wishes....
Thanks, 142. I was referring to a list that included only usernames and general geographic areas...nothing that would compromise privacy. I'll keep looking, or perhaps start a thread myself....
Thanks, Gear! I added our info to a thread at some point, but we aren't on the list. Maybe there is another?...
I agree, Allen! Thanks. I think I'll add our location in our signature for even easier reference....
Hi All, I recall some time ago adding our location to a list that's meant to help us find our PCa peeps in our area. Can someone please provide the link? Thanks!...
What part of the conference did you find most informative and meaningful? Treatment options, emotional support, sexual, nutrition? I'm curious, because I'm most interested in nutritional and support...
So glad I posted so you would be aware of it, Sub!...
Thanks for the input, Allen. We too are more interested in something between what might be tailored for lay people and what is appropriate for the presenters' peers. I'm particularly interested in...
Thanks so much for replying, Teacher Lady! After seeing the presenters and the session topics, it sure seems worthwhile. My husband can't attend, but has asked me to go if I get some positive...
Just discovered today that Dr. Myers, Dr. Epstein and other prominent specialists will be presenting at this conference: http://pcri.org/2017-conference/#invitation Has anyone attended this...
I agree that more extensive study and data are needed. That said, my husband's cholesterol is borderline anyway, so what do we have to lose? As you said, why not?! He just finished Taxotere and will...
Dr. David Penson at Vanderbilt would be my recommendation. My husband has been extremely pleased. Dr. Penson is not only qualified. He is very down to earth and a straight shooter. He was recommended...
Hot off the press. Would love input....
Thank you! I'm familiar with that site....my husband has prostate cancer. I didn't know they had a breast cancer forum, too. I'll have a look!...
Hi All, My mother was just diagnosed --- results of needle biopsy show a "small" area that needs to be removed. We're in the Nashville area, so I'm looking for surgeon recommendations. Thanks in...
Excellent news!...
Hence the need for long-term retrospective studies such as this. I consider the findings significant....
Some information that follows up with Peter's recommendation. Good luck. Enjoy your vacation and your family!...
Hoping others find this information helpful and meaningful....
Good discussion, and as always thanks to Tall Allen and others who share their wealth of knowledge. My husband has two of six cycles of Taxotere to go, and his MO (Morgans) and urologist (Penson)...
Mary, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers....
Alephnull, I didn't read the linked articles, but I will share that our insurance has covered Taxotere only one month after starting Lupron....
Thanks so much for starting this thread, CycloneFan. Very timely for us....
Wonderful news, Bird8! Prayers for continued excellent results!!...
Thanks to everyone for the insights and encouragement! "If his current treatment has reduced his PSA to 0.48 (that's great !) then there is no reason or benefit to start the next course of...
Hi Frosty, I'm really sorry you have to be here, especially at your age. I didn't see this mentioned, so I'm offering it up. The decision to do scans to rule out metastasis is, as I understand it,...
My husband is tolerating the Taxotere really well. 4th of 6th infusions coming up next week. We feel so lucky that his only real side effects have been a little neuropathy for a few days after one...
ISU-Cyclone, you always come through with great, detailed information and loads of encouragement! I have already shared your info on the Taxotere thread with my husband. I can't thank you enough for...
It sounds like my husband is right behind yours in treatment calendar, Union. Great news on his low PSA, too!!! DH just had his first PSA test since diagosis....1.32 after a month of Lupron! First...
Wow, such good information, Cyclone! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. I'd expect nothing less from a teacher...giving and caring! I've printed your chemo tips and added...
Wow, what a wealth of information you have shared. From the wife of a "newbie" getting ready to start Taxotere (every 3 weeks for 6 cycles), THANK YOU!...
Thank you, Rocky. For both the encouragement and the information. It's great to see that you're responding so well to the Prostvac and other treatments. Congrats! I'll have a look at the link to get...
Happy for you that you have a plan. Even when the news isn't good, I think having a plan gives us some sense of control. Prayers that treatment brings great results!...
News hasn't been good lately, as you'll see in my signature. But we're staying as positive as possible, and have faith in the oncologist and doctor. They want to be aggressive, given my husband's...
Thanks, Michael. I thought so too! I talked to the HR Director at my husband's employer this afternoon. She's going to personally call the group insurance broker on Monday and have him call Blue...
Thank you, 10. Biopsy on the lesion is scheduled to ensure we know what's there. Want to hear something crazy? Insurance has denied RALP because, and I'm quoting, "documentation does not support the...
Thanks so much for the info. In all my research I hadn't yet found that hormone therapy can enhance radiation outcomes. I take copious notes and go to every appointment with my husband, armed with...
Your PSA number looks great! Hope good things continue for you, John....
Thanks to you both for the encouragement. The doctors have mentioned a "Hail Mary" combo of prostatectomy and radiation to treat the lesion, if metastasis is confirmed. Just holding out hope that...
Thanks to all for sharing your experience. I'm the wife, but I expect we'll both be posting and reading what you share. To say we're stunned with a preliminary diagnosis of metastatis is an...
Todd, thank you. I'm brand new to the forum. My husband was diagnosed in February, and we just found out that it has metastasized to the lumbar area. I'll be working on signature with the details,...