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Editor's Pick: Metastatic prostate cancer in addition to metastatic melanoma -- at age 50
Topics Discussed
He's 76, hasn't had a PSMA scan, so maybe not so fast with the surgery -- and he's in bondage to a restrictive insurance plan; guide the surgery/radiation choice with the online MSK nomogram; treatment for his metastatic melanoma revealed metastatic prostate cancer -- at age 50; low hemoglobin keeps him from a clinical trial; why'd doc prescribe Lynparza -- you should always ask a doc why; bad to worse when he switches to darolutamide; Orgovyx more tolerable than Lupron?; don't sweat a 0.01 PSA rise; PSA near zero but PSMA scan can still have value -- if insurance will pay; doc balks at drug to reduce testosterone flare; women's libido-boosting drug may also work for men on ADT -- Dr. E putting a study together.
Chat Log
Bill Franklin · 6:27 PM
Daniel, this is where the chat appears.
Unknown · 6:28 PM
www.prostatecancerpromise.org...
Unknown · 6:29 PM
Free genetic test
Julian - Houston · 6:32 PM
www.mskcc.org/nomograms/prostate
John A · 6:48 PM
I ran Daniel's nomogram with what info I have. Daniel you should do it.
Julian - Houston · 6:56 PM
www.mskcc.org/nomograms/prostate
Mark Thompson · 7:00 PM
Thank you all for having this support group. Unfortunately, I am dealing with sacrum pain and just fatigue this evening. Thank you. Mark Thompson Rehoboth Beach DE.
AnCan - rick · 7:15 PM
Great point, Capt!!!
Michael McCabe · 7:18 PM
so far i prefer firmagon
Matt M · 7:19 PM
Thanks guys, really appreciate the support and advice!
daniel straub · 7:32 PM
John A: This is Dan and your previous chat indicated that I "should do it"... my nomogram indicates 50-80% high grade prostrate cancer. Are you indicating I should do the surgery removal?
AnCan - rick · 7:33 PM
Daniel - please use this link for PROMISE. It is likely to be much quicker than via KP. www.prostatecancerpromise.org...