Willie B I really struggled over my decision to go forward with chemo as well. It will change the quality of your life at least for a short time. I took a risk that the benifits would far out-weigh...
Don, Thanks for sharing that with me. I have had no idea what to expect and finding some one else who could relate to the treatment and prognosis I beleive will be helpful to me. I've found that the...
I had been treated with Taxotere from April 2010 till August 2010, (though the treatment did not give the results we needed, tumor continued to grow). I went through Radiation for 3 weeks to manage...
I am looking for anyone who is currently being treated with the newly released chemo JEVTANA (cabazitaxel) or anyone who went through the clinical trial. stevec...
I started a newly released chemo this past week. I am looking for anyone who has had experience with this treatment either after release or in clinical trial. I would like to know how sucessful it...
The previous posters have all described side effects very well and my experience was the same. I have been on the treatment for 5 years. In that time my PSA remained consistant and in the acceptable...
Oct77' I was diagnosed in 2005 with a Gleason score of 9 and been through a variety of treatments. Most with no significant side effects (none that dramatically effected my life) and my life has been...
David, The problem I have with the MDV3100, is that I was being treated for 5 years with the Casodex/Lupron treatment and the sucess of that treatement was being measured entirely by my PSA results...
Much thanks to all of you. Al of your recommendations are worth bearing consideration and I will do what I can. I had been feeling alone in this journey till I joined this forum. Communicating with...
Funny you should mention prayer. I am not a deaply spiritual guy but I had always prayed. I find my self unable to pray at all right now. I assumed I would be able to find the answer to my decision...
Looking for an opinion or information from patients with first hand experience. STeveC...
Unfortunately, I have NO means of seeing Dr Scholz in California. Having read your reply and further investigation, I am suspect of this treatment in my case since I was being treated with Hormone...
I am running out of options and the oncologist recommends either a more intense version of the chemo that I have already gone through (with-out sucess) or a Clinical Trial called MDV3100. My...
I was hoping to find someone who has been given the same direction as me. One side of me says this is just a last ditch effort with products that are not yet good enough for the market but it's...
JamesC As a new member I did read the Rules for Posts and item # 6 was not to discuss Clinical Trials with-out first clearing it with the Moderator. Since I was informed my best chance for survival...
Dan, Checking in on you as my conditions were similar to yours and it helps to watch and learn sometimes from each other. What has changed (good or bad) and how are you being treated? Stevec Age:47...
Dave, I know there is no talk about Clinical Trials allowed at this site. I am confused as to why. After prostate removal in 2005 I started HT (known cancerous Lymphnodes) and continue the...
My very best wishes to you and your dad. I would guess what your father wants more than anything is to stay connected with you and the rest of his family as much as possible. I am going through a...
Thanks all, I have a lot to learn. Zufus, I would like to learn more about variants. A link would be helpful. Info on these specialists would also be helpful. Where do they practice? STeveC...
Glad I stumbled onto you guys. My wife (who had always done the research and worrying for me and kept me current and informed) had died Feb/2010 of Lukemia and I really have been lost the last 3...
JohnT After removal in 2005 my lymph Nodes were still described as cancerous. However the Lupron/Casodex kept my PSA low (always under 1.) I was shocked when my General practitioner told me I the...
I found you guys by accident looking for info on Radiation. After 5 years of Hormone Treatment, and 5 months of chemo I am now going to start Radiation next week. If that doesen't work I was told we...
Has anyone had re-current cancer with a low PSI (under 1) but an agressive tumor. PSI 34 at age 47 Gleason 4.5+4.5=9 in 2005 Prostate removal 2005 Hormone Therapy since 3.5" tumor found 4/2010...