Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Video Support Group, Oct 21, 2024
Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Support Video Support Group, Oct 21, 2024
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.
AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: A second opinion from a creditable source is a good way to verify an initial diagnosis. (bj)
Topics Discussed
New diagnosis researching HiFu and TulsaPro; PROMISE Study for genetic testing; focal treatment limitation; Interpreting nomogram results to choose between surgery or radiation; importance of getting a second opinion; dealing with anxiety as part of the decision process; helpful tip — build a list of questions before seeing your doctor(s); understanding radiation treatment options — SBRT, Cyber Knife, etc.; Are rectum spacers still needed for radiation treatments; overcoming analysis paralysis; nadir outcomes for radiation treatment; decision regret following prostatectomy; transitioning from active surveillance to a definitive treatment; SBRT experience update; Prostox (cheek swab) for DNA/genetic testing; Decipher testing for DNA/genetic testing; low dose brachytherapy.
Chat Log
AnCan – rick
Promise study https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar
AnCan – rick
Mack Roach was my rad onc.
Bob S – Maryland
link for nommagram
AnCan – rick
Dr. Mark … mperloe@rickd13.sg-host.com
Low/intermediate Prostate Cancer Video Support Group, Oct 7, 2024
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.
AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: A careful review of treatment options can help you avoid decision regret. (bj)
Topics Discussed
New prostate cancer diagnosis — how do I avoid decision regret?; prostate cancer treatment considerations — surgery vs radiation; using nomograms to predict likelihood of recurrence; PROMISE research study and germline DNA testing; decipher test; external beam radiation; cyber knife; somatic DNA testing; catheter; Gleason score; TULSA Pro; electroporation; kegel exercises; Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI); RTIRE trial update; COVID and PSA spikes; High-Intensity Focused UltraSound (HIFU) and other focal treatment options; applying study results to your situation.
Chat Log
AnCan – rick
http://nomograms.mskcc.org/Prostate/index.aspx
George Toronto
I have a question for Michael
George Toronto
cancel my question please
Causley
Michael – this is Causley E. I’m in the group with you. I had surgery 2 years ago and can share my experiences with you when time permits.
Boykin Jordan (DC Metro)
PCRI – https://pcri.org/
Boykin Jordan (DC Metro)
PCRI (YouTube) – https://www.youtube.com/c/thepcri
AnCan – rick
PROMISE test – free trial by mail. https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar
AnCan – rick
Dr. Ming Zhou https://profiles.mountsinai.org/ming-zhou
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.
AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: RTIRE trial — a patient perspective (bj)
Topics Discussed
Tulsa Procedure (Tulsa Pro) questions; patient experience with RTIRE trial; types of biopsies (transrectal and transperineal); ArteraAI prostate cancer test; radiation treatment considerations when urinary conditions exist; when do I belong in AnCan’s High Risk/Recurrent/Advance Group?; interpreting prostatic capsular abutment as a risk factor; positive feedback from the 2024 PRCI Men’s Health Conference attendees; AnCan Low/Intermediate Group success stories.
Chat Log
Boykin Jordan (DC Metro)
What is the name of the trial that Stuart is referring to?
AnCan – rick
electroporation + IMRT, Boykin. Let me see if I can find name
Dennis S
Thank you. I was hoping to respond to the previous speaker
AnCan – rick
RTIRE – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39054460/
Jim Stewart Reno, NV
good night all…grandkid duty calls!!!
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.
AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 @or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
You can find out more about our 12 monthly prostate cancer meetings at https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer/
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Editor’s pick: The use of different labs to measure PSA, can lead to inconsistent results. CE
Special Note: Note: Rick Davis and Alexa Jett enjoyed being “live” with Dr. Mark in person for this meeting, also Andrew makes an appearance.
Topics Discussed: High PSA with biopsy; research of treatment protocols; active surveillance; MRI guided biopsy; PI-RADS 4&5 lesions; positive cores not showing up on MRI; anxiety with regards to active surveillance and treatment; elevated PSA – standing alone does not necessitate biopsy; use the same lab for better consistency in lab results; change in tumor size; diet; inflammation; IRE clinical trials; focal treatment; radical prostatectomy; cardiovascular risk factors and pacemakers; risk of infection while wearing a catheter; Decipher score; PCRI Conference; Centers of Excellence; PET scans; potential of cancer spreading outside of the prostate; abnormalities in bladder and rectal wall; SBRT; ProAct adjustable continence therapy; hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its application to prostate cancer treatment; Prostox score; reminder of the other groups such as Men Speaking Freely.
Chat
Eric M. Atlanta
Theranostics I believe is the name?
John A
Igancio, there are several ways we deal with scanxiety. Behavior: exercise, other activities ie yoga, attending groups and sharing. Cognition: distraction, cognitive therapy techniques, mindfulness, meditation. Medication: as needed short term antianxiety meds for panicky anxiety or sleep, or antidepressants which block panicky anxiety. Therapy: behavioral, psychotherapy. Time can lessen it though as rick said even us oldtimers get it, but it’s not so fresh and harsh.
Ignacio
Thank you John! Actually, I do not believe I have “scananxiety” as much as “results anxiety”, not only from scans but also from PSA tests. However, time and experience have helped quite a bit. I have accepted my situation and am willing to take actioin if needed!
Ignacio
Thank you!
John A
MedGasRes. 2018 Oct-Dec; 8(4); 167-171. doi:10.4103/2045-9912.248268 Further application of hyperbaric oxygen in prostate cancer. Lu et al
Gregg – Metro Detroit
Adios guys – gotta go!
John A
clarify spelling/pronunciation: SpaceOAR hydrogel is one brand of the 3 Mark mentioned
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
WELCOME all to our newly recorded Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Group. To receive notice when new recordings are posted, either follow us on this YouTube Channel or sign up to our Blog via https://ancan.org/contact-us/ – check New Blog box.
AnCan respectfully notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussions are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500 https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download
AnCan’s Prostate Cancer Forum is back (https://ancan.org/forums). If you’d like to comment on anything you see in our Recordings or read in our Reminders, just sign up and go right ahead. You can also click on the Forum icon at the top right of the webpage.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: Leverage second opinions when in decision making mode (bj)
Topics Discussed
Following PSA levels after prostatectomy — how low, how fast, how often; understanding undetectable PSA following surgery; newly diagnosed seeks second opinion; active surveillance; getting the most out of in-person medical conferences; focal vs definitive treatment; germline (inherited mutation) testing and the Promise Study; Post radiation urinary issues — irritation and flow; managing symptoms of long covid during radiation treatment; importance of getting a second opinion from a prostate cancer center of excellence; attending PCRI conference — visit AnCan
Chat Log
Boykin Jordan (DC Metro)
A lot of fun!
Jerry Grimes, Brighton, MI
Oops, I had the wrong meeting! All the best, and I’ll show myself out… ?
AnCan – rick
Trends in Active Surveillance for Men With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2822716
AnCan Barniskis Room
This Weds 7:30 pm PT Kelly Spillman a comedian who does a stand-up comedy routine about living with cancer will perform online at ANCAN Solo Arts Heal. Please share this if you know someone dealing with cancer. Kelly Spillman is a psychology professor, stand-up comedian and storyteller based in Los Angeles. Kelly has performed at The Comedy Store, The Improv and many comedy festivals around the country. She is currently touring her solo show I Blame Florida which is a humorous, hopeful show about her quest to beat her stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis. To Watch: Click On :https://themarsh.org/soloartsheal/ Scroll down to mid-page where you can click to view in Zoom or YouTube
AnCan – rick
Promise study https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar
AnCan – rick
Darryl – here’s our phone number to dial in 646 749 3129 #222 583 973
Jim Stewart Reno, NV
have to sign off to get grandkids, goodnight everyone
AnCan – rick
Is he new??
AnCan – rick
rickd13.sg-host.com
AnCan – rick
NCI Centers http://www.cancer.gov/research/nci-role/cancer-centers/find
AnCan – rick
NCCN http://www.nccn.org/members/network.aspx