[ClearCase_guy]

The study followed patients over a six-year period.

Using abiraterone for this group of people is now being considered for use in NHS England based on this research. If successful, it could be rolled out to patients immediately.

A slow and cautious approach for a new and experimental protocol. It sounds like ... science.

[30 Govt.]

It also doubles the life expectancy of men with advanced metastatic prostate cancer as well. Cuts off testosterone production from the pituitary gland.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

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[Adder]

for thousands of people every year.

Curious phasing..can’t bring themselves to say “men”?

[cicero2k]

I’m an 18 year patient. I recently started enzalutimide plus Lupron and in 6 weeks knocked my PSA down 98%. Doctor wants me on the combination for a year. I’m stopping with 0.07 PSA and getting more information. There’s no sense in training resistant cells.

[Irish Eyes]

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[PoeToaster]

This is good to know about; my BiL has had stage 4 prostate cancer for over a year now.

[WASCWatch]

This may be news in Great Britain, but this has been known for years at MD Anderson.

Contrary to the article, while it may slow down the progress, it in no way means a man will not die of prostate cancer.

I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer over seven years ago. Currently on Lupron and Enzalutimide for the past 3+ years. PSA is undetectable.

Every case is different, and not all therapies work for every man. With some men, nothing works for long.

[ConservativeMind]

Hit tip to Tilted Irish Kilt for the heads up. My wife and I have been battling, mostly well, COVID the past week, so I'm a bit behind.

Abiraterone appears to cost around $250 for 120 pills, so giving your doctor this information should be a no brainer to help your life expectancy.

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