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Docetaxel or Enzalutamide

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Posted 09 Sep 2024 at 21:33

Hi

My father in law has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer and he is already on decapeptyl injections and he has been given a choice to start Enazalutamide or Docetaxel. I was just wandering if anyone has been given a choice between these two treatments and how did you decide which treatment to go for?

Thank you

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Posted 10 Sep 2024 at 08:42

Hi 

I had the same choice when I was diagnosed in 2022 my oncologist was no help with helping me with the decision,I chose enza as I thought it was less life changing,I took 4 tablets every morning,enza for me gave me around 18months but this can vary for everybody.

Regards Phil 

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Posted 27 Oct 2024 at 14:50

Hi Blackberry, my story so far diagnosed 2019, when for chemo but had a adverse reaction so no more chemo options, a couple of months later when HT seemed to be failing I was put on enzalutamide and haven't looked back. Looking back thro' PC articles I came up with this link ref docetaxel, 

Hope this gives you an insight main thing is to have a talk with your oncology team to help you make your mind up

DaveH

https://prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/news-and-views/2022/07/reducing-side-effects-docetaxel-chemotherapy

Edited by member 27 Oct 2024 at 14:52  | Reason: added

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Posted 30 Oct 2024 at 18:11

Hi

I was offered chemo, but decided the potential for side effects on quality of life were unacceptable at that time (even if I might be no worse off after it finished). There was no chance that I would have been able to keep going in my job as a teacher during the treatments.

Consequently, I considered enzalutamide and a similar drug apalutamide. Having looked at all the potential side effects I went with apalutamide. So far over two years in, with PSA<0.1and only hot flushes and tiredness to compete with.

 

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Posted 05 Nov 2024 at 01:02

I had the same choice almost 3 years ago.

Chose Enza, and apart from the side effects, I am doing well.

But everyone's disease is different 

 
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