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  • 4th Chemo

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    I am writing this update with my thoughts of and apologies to Grantyo12 (who is just in front of me on this treatment) due to his unfortunate PSA increases whilst on chemo, and send my best wishes to him for negative scans and continuation of his tre...

  • Side Effects Between Cycles 3 and 4

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    Cycle 4 being done today (04/09/24). No significant changes in side effects experienced during cycle 3 - maybe partly contributed to by having experienced them already and knowing what to expect? Notable observations are: FATIGUE - no worse in severi...

  • Third Chemo

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    3rd chemo visit 14th August 2024.  First, more good news - PSA has now dropped from 1.22 (1/7/24) to 0.54 (22/7/24)  to 0.19 (14/8/24). Had routine ECG before treatment, all perfect. Cannula inserted at 2nd attempt, first by nurse unsuccess...

  • Side Effects Between Cycles 2 and 3

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    Cycle 3 tomorrow (14/08/24) and my summary of effects after Cycle 2 is: GENERAL - Mostly similar to effects after Cycle 1. Specifics and differences worth noting are: DAROLUTAMIDE - I started taking the regular dose (tablet form) the day after Cycle ...

  • Second Chemo

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    Second chemo visit 24th July 2024. First the good news. Pre-treatment blood test shows improvement in PSA from 1.22 (on 01/07/24) to 0.54 (on 22/07/24). Definitely going in the right direction. Started Dexamethosone steroids day before, to take for 3...
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