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Rapid PSA Decline After Docetaxel Chemotherapy is Associated with Improved Survival in Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer

A chart review performed at the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. concluded that the a quick rate of initial PSA decline in men with hormone refractory prostate cancer receiving docetaxel chemotherapy (chemo) predicts an increased overall survival (OS). Studies have demonstrated that docetaxel chemotherapy does prolong survival in metastatic hormone-refractory prostate [...]

By Malecare|2009-11-11T12:29:08-05:00November 11th, 2009|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Chemo Therapy, Drugs & Treatments, End-Of-Life, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

The Time To Biochemical Failure Post Radiation Predicts Your Survival Time, How To Plan Your Todays

Yesterday, November 11, 2009, I wrote that I appreciated knowing what my survival chances were after learning that I had a returning PSA, so I thought that this study was particularly relevant. At the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conference, Dr. Buyyounouski and his colleagues from the Fox Chase Cancer Center reported on a [...]

By Malecare|2009-11-10T11:29:20-05:00November 10th, 2009|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, End-Of-Life, General Information, Radiotherapy, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

How Long Do I Have To Live?

You have been treated for prostate cancer and you find out that your PSA is rising. You are diagnosed with prostate cancer and the doctors tell you that the cancer has escaped the gland and moved on to other places in your body. You have advanced prostate cancer and there is no cure for you! [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:54:23-04:00November 9th, 2009|Advanced Prostate Cancer, How We Live, Inspiration, Me, Personal Experiences, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|65 Comments

MY HOLIDAY MUSIC OBSESSION

Since the beginning of October I have been listening to Christmas music. All kinds too - from Country and Metal to Soul and Hip-Hop and everything in between. It's really absurd and now that I see the words in black and white, it's also embarrassing. I need an ugly sweater and some felt reindeer antlers [...]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T12:02:38-05:00November 8th, 2009|AAD ON TV, MUSIC, MOVIES, THE HOLIDAYS|0 Comments

How to Manage the Side Effects of Hormone Therapy (ADT) in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

David P. Wood, Jr., MD gave a presentation at the 9th International Prostate Forum (IPF) on October 8 - 10, 2009 in Izmir, Turkey on the Management the side effects of hormone therapy (ADT) when used to treat of prostate cancer. Dr. Wood indicated that the three major side effects of ADT in the treatment [...]