Author: delynfraley

Doctor recommending radiation for 3 weeks, 5 days per week Completed FMLA docs Looked at areas of pain. Got CAT scan No side effects expected Will probably start end of this week or next week Need to call Dr Ma regarding prednisone strength to clarify

Michele with grandparents. Bad pain, not walking much. Delyn called Oncologist to check status of med and referral for radiologist. Need to call pcp for referral status. Submitted to pcp 9/8 Michelle to call Pharm said he declined to pay copay of $2500. Needs info for copay assistance. Discussed that doctor said their office would… Continue reading 9/25/17 Misc Follow Ups

Weight 171, used to be 205, PSA now 225 Needs new meds Start Zytiga 4 pills a day, take on empty stomach, take 2 a day for a few days, then up to 3 then 4. Main side effect is tiredness.  will find help with copay. Only delivered through specific places, very expensive. Takes a… Continue reading 9/6/17 Oncology

Extensive bone metastatic cancer Reviewed Nuclear bone scan Lupron in 2 weeks control cancer, counteract testosterone Next appt with urologist is catheter change 9/21 @ 145 Lupron shot 10/12 @ 9am

High PSA 191 means cancer growing in bones Sept 2016 24.9 psa Need to see oncologist for treatment options Incorrect bone test done (osteoporosis scan vs. nuclear bone scan). Reordering correct one through PCP Get bone scan then see oncologist Went to PCP to order correct scan. Previous scan was more of an osteoporosis scan.… Continue reading 8/16/17 Urology