Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Feb 3, 2025

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Topics Discussed

Canadian care partner presents on behalf of de novo Mx dad who sets up for triplet; down to single distant tumor but rash and weight gain are bothersome; VA med onc won’t share patient’s own info or provide him a community referral – time to give him the royal boot; do restless leg and urinary frequency result from Cymbalta or Trazadone; what type of equipment for palliative spot RT ?; concordance means it’s time to move from chemo to Pluvicto; recurrence takes this Gent back to UCSD and Rana McKay; do you pre-load Orgovyx when switching vs starting?; time to switch up HT but debulk first; Dr. Guancial leaves our man on a drug holiday – & he’s a fan; our docs suggest testicular hydrocele be drained before surgery considered.

Chat Log

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA sent: 6:32 PM

    Abiraterone or Zytiga.

  • Brian Haack – Eagle, ID sent: 6:42 PM

    prednisone raises blood sugar too.

  • AnCan – rick sent: 6:51 PM

    For Michelle … Foundation Med in Canada https://www.foundationmedicine.ca/

  • Steve Roux, North Michigan sent: 7:05 PM

    I had a patient advocate on my oncology team.

  • Matt M – Sac sent: 7:07 PM

    I have developed some restless leg issues over the last few months…Not sure the cause

  • Florida Adam, USN sent: 7:08 PM

    Alright guys, I’m out! Thanks so much for your time and input. Time to get the boys. See you next time!!

  • Matt M – Sac sent: 7:08 PM

    later Adam!

  • Steve Roux, North Michigan sent: 7:15 PM

    this was another great meeting but I need to check out and walk the dog. Good night guys!

  • Matt M – Sac sent: 7:15 PM

    would your GP or your med onc take on the lead on restless leg issues?

  • John A sent: 7:16 PM

    RLS pramipexole, ropinirole, clonazepam. Iron level.

  • Matt M – Sac sent: 7:18 PM

    Dr John, are these 3 drugs that treat and one possible cause of restless legs issues?

  • Julian – Houston sent: 7:48 PM

    Thanks for the great discussion. Good night all!

  • Michelle sent: 8:04 PM

    Thanks guys, I will be back as I see my dad through treatment. Bye for now!