Xtandi ... told to stop taking.

I have recently been told to stop taking Enzalutimide after rises in PSA.  I am not too happy about this obviously.  I have several left should I carry on taking them? Also does this mean my Prostate Cancer will begin to grow again. I am now having fairly regular bone and CT scans I take it that is ti monitor progression.

Many Thanks.

  • Hi there Johnsy251 and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear about the rise in your psa. As your doctor has told you to stop the enzalutamide it is important to follow their instruction.

    They should have explained the reasons to you for this. Unfortunately sometimes cancers stop responding to a treatment and when this happens there is little benefit in continuing it. It is important you speak with your doctor or specialist nurse to get further understanding about this and what else may need to happen next.

    It sounds like the doctors are monitoring your cancer and I am sure if they feel you would benefit from a different treatment as things change they will discuss this with you.

    I hope this is helpful in some way but do get back if you have further questions. The help line is also open weekdays 9-5 on 0808 800 4040 if you prefer to talk over the phone.

    All the best

    Naomi