Prato: I sent you an email. 81 -- my theory is that PC is a bunch of different diseases under the PC umbrella (G6 mildest and G10 completely diffferent). Ditto for Covid...
Howdy. I am 78 years old. I noticed some shortness of breath while walking. Doctor ordered a N-TERMINAL PROBNP test. Result was 565, labeled HIGH (normal < 300). Doctor is putting me on lasix every...
What nice responses welcoming me back! Thank you for all the warm greetings. Jerry, I think Xtandi is in my future. How has it worked for you and for how long? Mel...
Dx 12/09, G4+3 Surgery 01/10 – Failed SRT 2nd quarter 2011 – Failed. Avodart worked for awhile. Eventually HT (Lupron + Casodex) in mid 2013. Worked great. Since then lengthy HT vacations...
Tim G: I would love to believe that the media got it completely wrong. But I just won't yell "fake news" when I read a story I don't like. . So, Tim, was Epstein not suspended? If that's a fact, then...
I just read a fairly complete article on this topic: https://nypost.com/2023/10/23/news/johns-hopkins-doctor-allegedly-bullied-staff-to-match-his-wifes-diagnoses-improperly-removed-bladder-report/ (I...
Haven't posted here for awhile (months?). This is the first I even read about the change. No problem logging on and everything looks the same Mel...
OK, my bone density reading in December was -2.4 (osteopenia but VERY close to osteoporosis). Given that I was just on HT (Orgovyx) Dr Lam suggested I get on Prolia, which I did a month ago. So, this...
Update: Well, had my first Prolia shot today. Was no big deal. She injected into the fatty tissue in my arm. Similar to a flu shot (hurt a bit more for the 5-sec. shot). Mel...
Rich: This is confusing. Due to a spinal injury, I am unsteady at times and I have fallen. Coupled with my bone density results and PC status, it would seem some tx is in order. I am hoping to avoid...
I have osteopenia but VERY close to osteoporosis (t=-2.4 last December and started Orgovyx at that time). Surprisingly, BCBS did approve the drug. I'll be scheduling it soon. Two questions: 1) The SE...
I am currently on HT (Orgovyx) but will be starting an HT vacation. Dr. Lam suggests I consult my local Michigan PCP regarding starting Prolia as my last bone density test 6 months ago was T= -2.4...
Some things are being ignored or glossed over. First, as was mentioned briefly, PSAs from PC tend to show small steady increases when done say quarterly. Large spikes tend to be (but of course not...
I submitted a saliva sample to get some genetics info I think I get results in about a month. OK, I know very little about this. I keep seeing mention of BRCA1 and 2. Suppose a defect or issue is...
M1: I just came back to this thread. I'm so sorry. Just ignore my posted reply here. You said Lipitor and I read Lupron. So, just chalk it off to HT Fog! BTW, I do take 10 mg Lipitor per day. No...
Well, I do recall Dr. Lam saying liver tends to recover/heal quickly. (good blood supply) Mel...
Jack: I've really appreciated your erudite and compassionate contributions on HW. I am very glad that you are staying. I've been on a number of HT's + vacations. I understand. I've been wrestling...
About a decade ago I had the increased liver enzymes while doing Lupron shot + daily Casodex (50 mg pills -- 1 per day). My MO, Dr. Lam, was pretty sure it was the Casodex (couldn't stop the 3-mos...
TJ: I had actually crafted this reply earlier, but got interrupted. I say this because F8 CALLED IT PERFECTLY, USING ALMOST IDENTICAL LANGUAGE. GOOD JOB, F8. Here is that post. I am totally satisfied...
Hi Glenn and Akai: I have been following your posts with interest as I am having the same problems, almost identical to Glenn's. The bleeding did get much more extensive for about 3 days. I then...
TJ: Interesting take on this, but not my experience. I recovered very quickly from RP and had minimal incontinence for 2-3 weeks, then totally fine. I did research and chose Mani Menon as my surgeon....
What is the recovery time for your upcoming surgery? Do you come home the same day? Do you have to have a cath afterwards? Mel...
Glen: I've been following your posts and I am having a VERY similar issue. Starting about 1-2 months ago, I've been having severe burning leading up to urinating. Burning lessened afterward. Bleeding...
Something I've been thinking about. My normal body temp was about 98.6...until 2010, shortly after completing my SRT (IMRT, 37 sessions). Suddenly, I felt completely normal at 97.3. Ever since, if I...
81: I've discovered a cure for me!! I'll search for "Prostate Cancer, NOT COMPILER" mEL...
Just recently started Orgavyx. Soon after got an email entitled: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Welcome to ADT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ...for their security systems, of course. I've seen their signs. Always has a...
Thanks again for the responses. I have an appt (video) with Dr. Lam on the 19th. I might ask him if it is worth getting a 2nd opinion by some top RO. I bet Dr. Lam could recommend one. He/she could...
Thanks for your concern. This was a purely academic/hypothetical question... for now. I was just thinking about future eventualities and realized I had this confusion about bone mets txs. My current...
I am confused about typical tx in such a scenario. Suppose someone has say 1-3 small spots on bone. Assume no pain/symptoms. I've read that one can radiate those spots. I've also read that one should...
In the past, Lupron SE seemed to start with hot flashes at about 4-6 weeks. I know Orgovyx drives the T down MUCH faster. Can I assume that the SE will also arise much faster? Mel...
Sorry you are not getting the answers you want (ie: nothing to worry about). Your symptoms are akin to prostatitis, but it could be cancer. You need to follow up. Let us know; there are loads of...
Djin: Thanks again for all the fine research you do. Mel...
Does the article indicate the dosage? I am on 10 mg and my wife is on 80 mg. (It works wonders for her-- heh heh). Mine was for slightly high cholesterol (about 230 or so when prescribed -- about 165...
Thanks Sr. That link was VERY informative. In fact, I've bookmarked it. Mel...
Steve: I'm sending you an email with an attachment with screenshots Mel...
EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. With a 40+% discount via my insurance's specialty pharmacy, it is $982 per month. However, Orgovyx has a patient assistance program. I applied. More on that in mid-December. Mel...
I've gotten both your test messages. Still don't know why my attempts don't work. My workaround is easy: I just copy your email address (rather than clicking on it) into the TO field of my own email...
Well, my PSAs have started rising. I have one more late next week. In the past, Lupron/Casodex has successful knocked the snot out of my PSA's. Dr. Lam has suggested that I do Orgovyx next time. I...
A fellow HWer mentioned he had issues with sending me an email. So I investigated. I tried to send him an email. It said my Yahoo email was out of date. I clicked on Learn More. It ended up on...
Guyster: Email sent. Let me know that you got it. The problem is HWs. I'll post a thread on it. Mel...
Guyster: Got a question for you, but I prefer email. So, if you can, I'll give you my take on your question (been there) and ask you mine. Please email me as your email address is unavailable. Mel...
Just joking...wanted to wake up the moderators (Saturday Humor??) Mel...
mICHAEL: I always enjoyed Vin Scully. I wish our Tigers announcers would study him. Somehow they seem to think that every on-air second must be filled with their drivel. Vin actually used very few...
A most timely topic! Even as a child I was an extreme night owl. I would even sneak a transistor radio in bed with me (remember those -- what an invention!) and stayed up listening. I grew up in...
Mumbo: I sent you an email Mel...
Well, my next PSA will be about 12/8. Assuming a continued increase, Dr. Lam recommends Orgovyx. Biologics, his recommended pharmacy, provides a free 30-day supply (best pusher tradition). They...
I meant to add: I hope I heard him right on the zero co-pay as I had to leave just at that (most?) important part. Also, I don't even know how this ZERO occured. Is it via my insurance company or...
Major Update: BioLogic called me to get information. They are sending me my 30-days worth Thursday overnight and will be here Friday, although I won't be starting it until after my next PSA on about...
Thanks for all the responses. Dr. Lam just pushed the convenience (pill a day, sans shots) and works quicker both ways (start/stop). From my reading, MUCH less chance of heart disease and it might be...
I've done Lupron/Casodex before and the cost is very reasonable. In fact, I've already reached my max and assuming my early Dec. PSA continues upward, if I do the usual at the doctor's office, my...