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Hi, In june, 2017 I was diagnosed with metastic prostatic adenocarcinoma. My gleason score was 8 and psa 465. I was taken as a participant for clinical trial of firmagon (degarelix) under Dr. Sujoy gupta at tata medical centre, kolkata. I was administrated primary dose of degarelix 240 mg and subsequently 17 doses of 80 mg after every 28 days during the period 03.07.17 to 19.11.18. Psa gradually came down and after 12th dose it was 0.510. But afterwards, it began to rise and stood at 2.33 on 17.09.18. As per doctor advice, underwent bilateral orchiectomy on 29.11.18. Even then, psa kept on rising and stood at 46.85 on 08.01.19. For further treatment, I was referred to Dr. (radiotherapy, frcr (clinical oncology) at tata medical centre, kolkata. As per him, I have become castrate resistant and as advised I am on abiraterone acetate (abirapro 250 mg) 4 tablets at a time along with omnacortil 5 in empty stomach since 11.01.19. But psa is on the rise and last test results of 27.03.19 shows the level at 97.83. He has suggested me to continue the medicine for another month and review with him with fresh psa reports at the end of this month. I beseech to advise whether I am on the right treatment, suggest the best of the treatment or refer a doctor with whom we should consult?

Dr. Subhash Chandra Chanana89%(848 ratings)

FACS, MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Oncologist•Gurgaon

You have ca. Prostate with high-level ofp. S.a level in stage 4th if you want I can suggest you an alternative cancer medicine contact on mobile with all reports. This will definitely give you relief.

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Asked for male, 44 years old from Jaipur

My relative is suffering from ca prostate cancer metastasis, it was diagnosed 3 months back and get a shot of 240 mg discharge and two of 80 mg in next 2 months followed by zoledronic of 4 mg thrice after 10 days of each degarelix shot, now for last 20 days, stopped eating meal 99% nill, pain and swelling in one leg, cannot urinate as spread in liver and bones undergone dialysis a day back,(chemo, radiation surgery not done) my handfold request to every expert Noble Dr. To advice a precise best possible treatment in detail with expenses to be incurred, minimum and maximum possible survival before /after following the advised course of treatment thank you so much may God bless you all.

Dr. Amit Tuli92%(1771 ratings)

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Urologist•Ludhiana

I think whatever treatment till now given is adequate and it is always difficult to correctly predict life span of such patient. Obviously these medicines are costly and if he feels better with these these injections need to be considered for longer periods.

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My father is prostrate patient, we have used abiraterone, bicalutamide and radiation and in chemo we have used docetaxel, cabazitaxel and mitacantrone as well as second time docetaxel. The doctor is saying no more drugs are available. Is it true? Can you suggest other medicine or treatment that can reduce cancer cell our monthly spend on treatment can't go beyond 70000.

Dr. Sanjaya Mishra90%(300 ratings)

MD - Oncology

Oncologist•Hubli-Dharwad

Abirateron is a good medicine but if its not responding then there are hormonal injections which are very effective. Degarelix is one option

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