Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Dec 26, 2023
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Editor’s Pick: That fast-growing cancer doesn’t sound like a Gleason 6 (bn)
Topics Discussed
Despite what the pathologist said, that fast-growing cancer doesn’t sound like a Gleason 6; 12 months of ADT feels skimpy for a Gleason 8; how confidential are my records in the PROMISE trial?; pick up the pace on this neuroendocrine workup; AnCan’s once-yearly funding appeal — your donations will be matched; endocrinologist’s slow and steady approach to tapering off prednisone; don’t let logistics block your path to treatment; as gastroenterologist gives up, bloodwork finds cause of Keytruda patient’s diarrhea
Chat Log
John A · 6:42 PM
dr.john@ancan.org
Peter Kafka – Maui · 6:46 PM
EMBR WAVE
Unknown · 6:47 PM
Embrlabs.com
AnCan – rick · 6:52 PM
Channing Paller https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/channing-paller
AnCan – rick · 7:06 PM
PROMISE trial https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar
AnCan – rick · 7:12 PM
40. In patients with high-risk prostate cancer electing radiation therapy, clinicians should 147 recommend the addition of long-course (18 to 36 months) ADT with radiation therapy. 148 (Strong Recommendation; Evidence Level: Grade A)
AnCan – rick · 7:21 PM
Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: 2 AUA/ASTRO Guideline May 2022
Len Sierra · 7:53 PM
THE MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF PREDNISONE WITHDRAWALS ARE: Body aches Joint pain Lightheadedness Loss of appetite Nausea Severe fatigue Weakness
J. Ward · 8:00 PM
What is the source of the travel gift card?
Peter M · 8:00 PM
Good night gents. Happy New Year!
AnCan – rick · 8:03 PM
I think Patient Access Network, Jim
AnCan – rick · 8:06 PM
CORRECTION: Patient Advocacy Network https://www.panfoundation.org/apply-and-manage-grants/our-grants/
Unknown · 8:06 PM
HNY to all Pls remember to make that donation to Ancan…. We are here for you! WE ALL HAVE TO PITCH IN AND DONATE TO ANCAN
AnCan – rick · 8:06 PM
PAN (Patient Advocacy Network) offers a $500.- /year debit/Visa card, which can be used for all manner of public transportation and gasoline or EV charging purchases. Available to patients with a serious chronic conditions whose household income does not exceed 5Xs the Federal poverty level.
“Thomas” Matica WA · 8:10 PM
Thanks to everyone. “Thomas” M