Another Drug Mishap
Considering yesterday's post about the problems with fentanyl patches today's post becomes even more scarey. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made warns of opioid drug mix-up! According to the FDA pills, tablets, or [...]
CAUTION – PAIN PATCHES (FENTANYL) CAN CAUSE A DANGEROUS OVERDOSE
Leslie from the Malecare Advanced Prostate Cancer On-line Support Group made a post today warning us that there have been significant malfunctions in fentanyl patches. Fentanyl patches are used to control severe pain, especially in [...]
A New Mathematical Model To Predict Who Would Benefit From IADT
Researchers at Ohio State University report that they have developed a new mathematical model for men with advanced prostate cancer who are on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). This model could guide future treatment decisions for [...]
The 2012 ACS Cancer Facts & Figures
Yesterday, The American Cancer Society (ACS) released their annual cancer statistics for the United States. Specific to prostate cancer, they indicated an increase in projected new prostate cancer diagnosis, but a decrease in prostate cancer [...]
Neurological Complications of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Rarely discussed, but very much a potential problem for men with advanced prostate cancer are neurological complications resulting from prostate cancer metastasis. Neurological complications of metastatic prostate cancer require quick treatment to minimize impact on [...]
Special Appeal
Dear Friends: We are the only guys who truly understand that advanced prostate cancer sucks. So, I am making this direct and rare appeal to you, as a member of our online group for men [...]