Starting Olaparib with Arbiraterone and Prednisalone for locally advanced prostate cancer

Hello fellow sufferers, my name is Mike. Ive had heart trouble (3 X CABG and arrythmias) for nearly 30 years. Been good since December 23 but was advised to get a PSA test due to bladder probs. Turned our after all the tests and biopsies to be locally advanced prostate cancer. Had a course of radiotherapy oct/Nov last year, but have just found out it's invaded lymph nodes and bones. Starting Olaparib with Arbiraterone and Prednisalone which is a fairly new combination. Anyone already getting this course who can give me any advice on what to expect? 

  • Hello Mike and welcome to the forum. 

    We have a few gents here in the Cancer Chat community who have locally advanced prostate cancer and hopefully, some of them will pop along to say Hello and introduce themselves to you before long. 

    I'm not sure if we have anyone post who has been taking this drug combination for prostate cancer. I've had a look through some of the posts on the forum and can't see anything but you might find this information about Olaparib on the Prostate Cancer UK website helpful. 

    If you'd like to chat things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Fridya 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    I hope things go well for you Mike. Do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator