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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
Physical activity may protect against prostate cancerA large study that took a different approach has found that higher levels of physical activity could lower the risk of prostate cancer by 51%. -
007 posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
I would like to ask the community if anyone has found anything new over the last 5 years that can help shrink the prostate to help frequent urination at night. I have read articles over the past 10 years that talk about natural supplements but with very little proof that they actually work. I don’t want to take medications because of the effect…[Read more]
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Thanks 007 for the question! From myself and feedback from others, The things I have noticed that work best are natural. Frequent exercise (see article above) Lots of fluids and regular vitamin supplements to keep things flushing, limit alcohol consumption (if you do drink – drink lots fluids as alcohol causes inflammation) generally staying…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
Prostate cancer: New, quicker test to assess metastasis riskA newly developed test can detect the risk of metastasis in people with prostate cancer at a quicker rate, lower cost, and using smaller tissue samples. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
Prostate cancer: New, quicker test to assess metastasis riskA newly developed test can detect the risk of metastasis in people with prostate cancer at a quicker rate, lower cost, and using smaller tissue samples. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
WeHeal is providing incredible value with our customized treatment and clinical trial searches for every patient! The results below were found for a 65 yr old male in Southern CA, but remember that results are custom and vary from patient to patient. Nonetheless these trials are definitely some of the most advanced treatments available and every…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
For those of you in this community who haven’t yet read the story posted by Primo1 below, it is a great summary of his experience with a happy end! We are now looking for interns to drive more value and discussion about the latest treatment options in this community. Perfect for medical, nursing and other health oriented students looking to…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
Marc this one is completed at Cedars Sinai in LA for experimental drug LY3022855. Maybe contact the docs there and see how it went. There is always contact info posted at the bottom of the trial listing. This one has a Eli Lilly phone number, but they may be able to connect you?
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
They may not be recruiting, but this drug may be promising!
Sipuleucel-T With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Hormone-Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer – Full Text View -…-
Marc Its at City of Hope in LA, where you should definitely get an appointment !
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Here is that drug again in a recruiting trial at Duke. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02036918?term=metastasize+prostate+immune&rank=5
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Marc posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
Thanks Eric but insurance just told me my zytiga would cost over $2k/mo co payment… and drs on vacation .., and already at NIH but probably will not qualify of the vac study you linked to due to my myasthenia gravis …. Not a happy day.
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Don’t lose hope my friend we will figure it all out! There is always a way. Who do you know with financial resources that could donate or underwrite these costs for you? Now is not the time to be too proud to ask for help! I recommend starting a GoFundMe or other crowdfunding page, and sending it out to everyone and asking them to share! You…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Prostate Cancer Advocate Network
Marc I am sorry to hear that your prostate cancer has metastasized to lymph nodes, but we will find a solution for you! Here is an interesting trial in Denmark but we will keep digging. There are clinical trial search tool on the info and resources page (link at top of community page)
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