Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 18, 2024

Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 18, 2024

Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 18, 2024

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…and for more on Medicare drug costs in 2025 https://ancan.org/more-on-medicare-2025-drug-costs-for-2025/
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find a full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/   Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/
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
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Editor’s Pick: Don’t use a PA or NP to make treatment decisions; closely followed by – audit your medical records! (rd)
Topics Discussed
Deferring treatment on recurrence ain’t a great idea; newbie needs MSKCC referral and we personally endorse two docs; check your medical records – you might find something that never happened; exercise recs for man with heart issues; PROMISE shows no mutations; Payer forces switch of RT provider at last minute; here’s why you avoid a PA or NP if a treatment decision is next; does cribriform change treatment?; value of AI retrospective opinion – even if available; treatment veteran moves to Jevtana; why genetic counseling before germline test; abi-enz sequencing discussion
Chat Log
  • Steve Roux, North Michigan

    sent: 6:18 PM

    I filled it out – it’s EASY.

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA

    sent: 6:31 PM

    Mark Fleming GU Med Once

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA

    sent: 6:32 PM

    Channing Paller, Sibley – Johns Hopkins

  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 6:45 PM

    Promise trial https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar

  • Steve L

    sent: 6:58 PM

    no need for time

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA

    sent: 6:59 PM

    If any of you new people are Veterans, contact me at CaptJim@AnCan.Org Jim Marshall, USAF(Ret)

  • Luther

    sent: 6:59 PM

    enjoyed tonight’s Meeting and will register at conclusion of meeting

  • Adam

    sent: 7:01 PM

    Definitely wasn’t covering your ass. Thanks for another great session guys. I have to check out. Survey done!

  • John A

    sent: 7:08 PM

    thanks Adam

  • Steve Roux, North Michigan

    sent: 7:10 PM

    I visit my patient portal after every office/lab visit. There is a note at the top of the page to contact them if there are any errors. I have done that in the past to correct notes from my 1st med onc.

  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 7:14 PM

    Max heart rate – 220 minus age

  • Alfredo in Houston

    sent: 7:16 PM

    Steve, all the organizations that care for my wife and I use the same Electronic Medical Record, and they are able to share test results as well with our permission. We pay attention to our After Visit Summaries after every contact. Unfortunately, this is not true for all patients all over the USA

  • Julian – Houston

    sent: 7:21 PM

    have to leave early – Great discussion

  • Alfredo in Houston

    sent: 7:30 PM

    Agree with everything Rick just said! Unfortunately I have to go. Thanks to all y’all; See you next time.

  • Steve Roux, North Michigan

    sent: 7:39 PM

    hey guys – great meeting – I gotta run tho. See you next week!

  • Thomas M

    sent: 8:06 PM

    See you all next time, gents. Thanks.

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA

    sent: 8:07 PM

    Jim Marshall. 703-338-7341. CaptJim@ancan.org Veterans

Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 18, 2024

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HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE ANCAN SURVEY??? 

We do a lot for you – it’ll help us and yourself if you take 7 minutes right now and complete our AnCan participant survey. Thanks … https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw2B3rZTMWIPqTmzLYBl1CdN9qRJSpt0f72CoK6J00zllzWw/viewform.

MEDICARE RENEWAL – If you are comparing Traditional Medicare + Medigap to Medicare Advantage, please read this AnCan Blog Post: https://ancan.org/medicare-health-insurance-choices/
…and for more on Medicare drug costs in 2025 https://ancan.org/more-on-medicare-2025-drug-costs-for-2025/
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find a full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/   Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/
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.
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Editor’s Pick: 1) Pluvicto pre-chemo… maybe? 2) Agree your stage before seeking treatment– rd
Topics Discussed
New denovo Nx Gent treated at VA gets less then SoC; get all docs to accept the same staging before seeking treatment; removing the surgical clip makes him feel better; 4x Pluvicto wasn’t enough – continues but is he concordant?; natural nausea remedies; intraductal/cribriform 4+5 Gent recurs 30 months post-RRP; extensive mets creep up on a Regular – Pluvicto pre-chemo?; gratitude!
Chat Log
  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 4:17 PM

  • Steve Roux, North Michigan

    sent: 4:19 PM

    It took me 7 minutes to do the survey

  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 4:34 PM

  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 4:36 PM

    Somatic test and germline test.

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA

    sent: 4:48 PM

    Genitourinary Medical Oncologist

  • James Thompson

    sent: 4:55 PM

    jathomp2@verizon.net James Thompson

  • James Thompson

    sent: 5:00 PM

    ok thanks

  • Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA

    sent: 5:28 PM

    Would Ginger Snap Cookies do?

  • Julian – Houston

    sent: 5:31 PM

    Peppermint

  • Len Sierra

    sent: 5:31 PM

    JNJ-63898081 (JNJ-081) A bispecific antibody that targets PSMA on tumor cells and CD3 on T cells. JNJ-081 is designed to promote anti-tumor activity.

  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 5:32 PM

    Tx Len

  • Chuck Snyder

    sent: 5:32 PM

    Thanks all for the suggestions!

  • Len Sierra

    sent: 5:41 PM

    Aloxi (palonosetron) is another anti-nausea medication in the same class as ondansetron and granisetron (5HT3 antagonists).

  • Steve Roux, North Michigan

    sent: 5:46 PM

    hey guys, I need to run. Great Meeting, AGAIN. Don’t forget to get that survey done. Get ‘er done!

  • Chuck Snyder

    sent: 5:46 PM

    Thanks Len.

  • Len Sierra

    sent: 5:50 PM

    This is from AI, so understand the possible errors, but here is what they say: The choice of whether to use CTCs or ctDNA in a liquid biopsy depends on the specific clinical question being asked and the stage of cancer. For example, CTCs may be more useful for detecting early-stage cancer or monitoring the response to therapy, while ctDNA may be more sensitive for detecting advanced-stage cancer or identifying resistance mechanisms.

  • Julian – Houston

    sent: 5:52 PM

    • United States +1 (646) 749-3129

  • AnCan – rick

    sent: 5:53 PM

    222-583-973

  • Len Sierra

    sent: 6:08 PM

    I agree, great job, Dr. John!

  • Thomas M

    sent: 6:09 PM

    Was it Dr. Eshana Shah, MD at Fred Hutch who was mentioned?

  • marc valens

    sent: 6:10 PM

    No Thomas. It was Andrew Hsieh

Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 18, 2024

Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Oct 22, 2024

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MEDICARE RENEWAL – If you are comparing Traditional Medicare + Medigap to Medicare Advantage, please read this AnCan Blog Post: https://ancan.org/medicare-health-insurance-choices/
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find a full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/   Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/
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!
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Editor’s Pick: Counseling hope to a sports hero who fears the worst (bn)
Topics Discussed
High-profile British cyclist Chris Hoy fears the worst — Rick wants him to know there’s hope; ADT doesn’t just give you reasons to be sad, it physically causes depression — and if you don’t treat it, everything else gets worse; jury’s been out a long time on ADT and dementia; ADT side effects don’t wear off, as with other drugs — they get worse;  on a drug holiday, his PSA has stayed undetectable — but not so fast: it only counts if testosterone is going up; drug holidays can’t come right away — they have to be earned;  PSA rises, rises, rises, after he’s taken off Lupron, but Kaiser doc hasn’t acted;  VA may be his way out of the Kaiser trap; after hating it twice before, darolutamide now suits him well; that lead box is a clue he’s not about to get the FDG PET he needs for his non-avid lesions; whirlwind of confusion over the new Part D rules and the magic $2,000 number; now that radiation treatments are over, when should he get a PSMA PET scan?; off Lupron and on darolutamide monotherapy, he feels about the same — does that make sense?; he’s already doing what his intraductal diagnosis suggests he do; doc who says no to everything should be saying yes to PSMA PET
Chat Log
Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA · 6:29 PM
On ADT & Abiraterone for 5 years,stayed active, volunteering, bike rides even when fatigued, keepig my mind active doing research on PC and Veterans Affairs.   No time to feel sorry for myself.    Jim Marshall, USAF(Ret)
Steve L · 6:37 PM
I was classified low volume metastatic even with 12 of 12 cores positive because I have only 2 bone mets.   Does the seem right?
AnCan  – rick · 6:47 PM
$@Steve L-ID-400003$… low volume Mx is different from low volume Biopsy. Very different kettles of fish
Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA · 6:48 PM
Been on Monthly PSA & testosterone blood tests since the  beginning.    Jim Marshall
Steve L · 6:49 PM
No Decipher.   Gleason of 4 plus 5.
Steve L · 6:51 PM
Great that Bruce has had extended non-detectable PSA
AnCan  – rick · 6:55 PM
I would disagree with @Jeff M.  A Deicpher test at this point is not going to tell you much. It is designed to predict recurrence. 4+5 tells you all you and your med onc need to know.
Steve L · 6:59 PM
My treatment is ADT(lupron), Abi (now with Dexamethasone}.    Also had Provenge in June/July.
Steve L · 7:12 PM
Jeff,  After 2 years of undetectable,  PSA started increasing in January and I was classified castrate resistant.   No radiation nor surgery except turp.  Denovo Mets.   Most recent PSA 0.59
Doug D · 7:34 PM
Unfortunately, I need to leave early for an appointment.  I will be attending these sessions regularly.  I really appreciate your help, guidance, and time.  Thank you very much.
Steve L · 7:51 PM
I recently proposed circulating tumor DNA test,
 PSMA scan, and radiation to primary and mets with negative response.   Any recommendations for a second opinion?  Perhaps MD Anderson or ?????   I am in Seattle area.
AnCan  – rick · 7:55 PM
Steve – this a big question that should be posed to the group. Too much to handle via Chat window.
Steve L · 8:01 PM
Okay,   I will try next meeting if no time today.
Thomas M · 8:04 PM
Good night , Gents,,,,,,,Thomas
dan: alexandria, virginia · 8:12 PM
I have to leave… thanks for advice, Gents.  Night, dan
Julian – Houston · 8:21 PM
Need to go. See you 11/4
Hi-Risk/Recurrent/Advanced PCa Video Chat, Nov 18, 2024

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MEDICARE RENEWAL – If you are comparing Traditional Medicare + Medigap to Medicare Advantage, please read this AnCan Blog Post: https://ancan.org/medicare-health-insurance-choices/
AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.
If you missed any recent recordings, you’ll find a full list either on our YouTube Playlist or visit our Blog Post https://ancan.org/our-recent-blog-posts-in-case-you-missed-them/   Sign up for our Blog by checking the New Blog box at https://ancan.org/contact-us/
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!
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Editor’s Pick: Use Pharmacists to fill in for HCPs for drug interactions (rd)
Topics Discussed
New man on Pluvicto, but is he concordant?; are HCPs diligent in checking drug interactions?; darolutamide and rosuvastatin – heads-up; get a clear treatment plan before starting RT; spot RT done – maybe a drug holiday next; as Tx progresses, anxiety drops; 18 days way too short to taper prednisone; do vibration plates help?; Embr helps another man – and maybe two; use your pharmacist to discuss drug interactions
Chat Log
  • david opp sent: 5:25 PM

    Hi Jerry.

  •  Keith Lawrenz, Ventura, CA sent: 5:46 PM

    Frank if you are interested in chatting 1×1 please reach out to me

  •  Jim Marshall, Alexandria, VA sent: 5:52 PM

    Frank. I have ATM as Somatic too. Jim Marshall

  •  AnCan – rick sent: 6:03 PM

    Dr. J … you have to recognize that Dr. Jack is neurotic about all his numbers.

  • Steve Roux, MI  sent: 6:11 PM

    drugs.com. easy check for interactions.

  • Steve Roux, MI  sent: 6:31 PM

    Good meeting guys but I need to get some dinner! See you all next week. And…kudos to Rick for the great blog on Medicare!

  • Julian – Houston  sent: 6:31 PM

    time to go – thanks for another great evening!

  • Adam  sent: 6:32 PM

    Gotta go Rick but thanks for another session. Was gonna let you know I finally got into seeing Dr. E at Houston Methodist so you should get that toaster in the mail!

  • Richard Fiske  sent: 7:06 PM

    Hi Thuc: I haven’t dived for a while b/c I am on three blood pressure medications. One thing I learned in the Navy was that only Ibuprofen underwent hyperbaric testing. I had one friend who was on flexeril who’s heart stopped coming back from 190ft. I wouldn’t dive on while on any serious drugs.

  • AnCan – rick sent: 7:08 PM

    Embr watch https://embrlabs.com/

  • dan: alexandria, virginia sent: 7:10 PM

    great meetings guys… I have to get to my family meeting…. O&U

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, Aug 26, 2024

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, Aug 26, 2024

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, Aug 26, 2024

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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
ancan.org

AnCan – rick
NCI Centers  http://www.cancer.gov/research/nci-role/cancer-centers/find

AnCan – rick
NCCN http://www.nccn.org/members/network.aspx