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Reviewer: Fred Wales, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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15 months ago at 73, I was diagnosed with a PSA of 925 and a Gleason score of 9 left side 7 right side.The disease had spread to my lymphatic system, but not to my bones, liver or kidneys. I was prescribed Prednisolone/Aberiterone treatment in parallel with standard treatment my PSa has dramatically reduced in a smooth curve and now have a PSA of 0.6 I am told that this is not a cure and am being
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Reviewer: moosie, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After taking zytiga for 3 months I developed dry mouth, lost 22 pounds, increased urination, dry skin, However, it did lower my PSA but not worth what I am experiencing after being off it four month.
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Reviewer: Oehrl, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Have to take it with food since pills are to difficult to swallow they get caught in my throat
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