Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Donate to PCRI: pcri.org/donate
For more information, visit pcri.org
0:38 Is pain a common symptom of prostate cancer? What causes it?
1:48 How does the presence of prostate cancer cause noticeable pain?
2:29 How much time does "rapid resolution of pain" actually take?
4:06 Where in the body is pain from bone metastasis usually felt?
4:48 Is hormone therapy the first line of defense against bone pain?
5:50 How long does a lupron flare last?
6:18 What is Casodex and how does it work?
6:41 What are the pain relief options for those resistant to hormone therapy?
7:30 Can a patient with more than five lesions get spot radiation?
9:26 Can drugs like Xofigo and Pluvicto treat lesions and bone pain?
10:22 What pain relief medication's should patients be taking?
12:08 What is the usual dosage for pain medication?
12:54 What is spinal cord compression and why is it so urgent?
14:53 How can a patient differentiate between cancer and non-cancer pain?
17:02 Alex's conclusions
19:02 If you need more help
Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: pcri.org/join
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
Donate to PCRI: pcri.org/donate
For more information, visit pcri.org
0:38 Is pain a common symptom of prostate cancer? What causes it?
1:48 How does the presence of prostate cancer cause noticeable pain?
2:29 How much time does "rapid resolution of pain" actually take?
4:06 Where in the body is pain from bone metastasis usually felt?
4:48 Is hormone therapy the first line of defense against bone pain?
5:50 How long does a lupron flare last?
6:18 What is Casodex and how does it work?
6:41 What are the pain relief options for those resistant to hormone therapy?
7:30 Can a patient with more than five lesions get spot radiation?
9:26 Can drugs like Xofigo and Pluvicto treat lesions and bone pain?
10:22 What pain relief medication's should patients be taking?
12:08 What is the usual dosage for pain medication?
12:54 What is spinal cord compression and why is it so urgent?
14:53 How can a patient differentiate between cancer and non-cancer pain?
17:02 Alex's conclusions
19:02 If you need more help
Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: pcri.org/join
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
