PROSTATE CANCER RADIATION
I AM 7 TREATMENTS OF 42 TREATMENTS AWAY FROM FINISHING RADIAION TREATMENT FOR PC. IN JUNE I HAD A LUPRON SHOT AND I AM TAKING CASODEX EVERYDAY.MY ONCOLOGIST SAYS I WILL GET AT LEAST ONE MORE LUPRON...
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1. Lupron is a cancer treatment; your rating will not be reduced while receiving treatment for prostate cancer. 2. You should be scheduled for an examination approximately six months after final...
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Ron91 wrote:1. Lupron is a cancer treatment; your rating will not be reduced while receiving treatment for prostate cancer. 2. You should be scheduled for an examination approximately six months after...
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Re: "Can you just tell me when the first check of the reduction would come if my letter to reduce was dated August 17th??? Thanks so much..." Date of Letter: 17 August 2015 Plus 60 days: ~16 October...
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Similar situation: 100% for more than a year. Currently on Trelstar similar to Lupron. Shots are every 3-4 months but stop when PSA goes down only to start again when it rises, Always a concern as to...
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Casodex is also a PC treatment. You should remain 100% as long as you are on it.Wishing you the best on your journey.
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I would like to add that, I too am receiving 100% for PC. I had my last treatment in Dec. 2014. Two weeks ago I had a REVIEW of my PC with the VA. I was told it was not a C & P exam but, it was...
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HC130P wrote: Casodex is also a PC treatment. You should remain 100% as long as you are on it.Wishing you the best on your journey.The problem may be : What is the VA definition of "as long as you...
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I have been following your comments regarding hormone treatment and the measures you take to ensure there is a record of your cancer remaining active. I think it is a good plan. Thank you for sharing...
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Ron: Thanks. Always appreciate your input and understanding of this subject. Simply put, we have to do everything we can to establish our case and cant count on the system doing it for us.
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I also am being treated for PC and have been for several years. I get Eligard shots once every 3 months and see the Oncolgoist at the same time I get the shot. PSA has continued steady, not gone down...
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