For those with prostate cancer that has metastasized (spread) to the bone (like me)... we are praying that Hormone Therapy will prolong our lives two to six years or more. It is thought that this therapy can effectively stop the cancer from getting worse and maybe even have it regress a bit. This, of course, is IF your cancer will work with the... Read more
Before we can discuss side effects, let us try to understand what Lupron does. Lupron is the first step in Hormone Therapy for those who have Prostate Cancer that has spread (metastasized) to some degree. The purpose of Hormone Therapy is to stop the spread of the cancer and possibly regress the extent of the spreading.
Lupron is an... Read more
On (or about) March 10, I will be going for a new PSA test. This is going to be very important as it is the first such test AFTER I started Combined Hormone Therapy treatment for my prostate cancer.
Shortly after my biopsy - which showed I had cancer all through my prostate - my Urologist set up a Bone Scan. That showed that the prostate... Read more
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Robertb EZ on Prostate
Wednesday, January 26 2011
I am 64 years old, and in the last four months have gone from perfectly healthy to being diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer. BUT... the story started about five years prior.
I was a very energetic, healthy, Business Development Director flying all over the world. I loved my job, was excited to be in the cutting edge... Read more
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Robertb EZ on Prostate
Tuesday, November 30 2010
Having had bariatric surgery and been on blood pressure medicine for years... I certainly know well about dry mouth and stuffy nose at night.
First, what causes these side effects when on Flomax is the diuretic part of Flomax. That essentially tells your body to take away moisture and send it to the bladder. One of the main... Read more
