{"id":13730,"date":"2026-03-25T08:25:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rickollie.com\/?p=13730"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:33:19","slug":"a-new-chapter-in-my-cancer-fight-while-finding-grace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rickollie.com\/es\/2026\/03\/25\/a-new-chapter-in-my-cancer-fight-while-finding-grace\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Chapter in My Cancer Fight while Finding Grace"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I knew what was inside would begin a new chapter in my cancer fight as soon as I saw it on my porch. I had just arrived home from the movies today when I spied the box ordered by my medical oncologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside was my first month’s prescription of a new medication, Xtandi (enzalutamide)<\/a><\/strong>. It’s my next step in treatment. And like most things in this journey, it comes with both purpose and concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because I\u2019m not just dealing with cancer. I\u2019m managing it alongside heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Xtandi<\/a>
A new chapter in my cancer fight\u2014Xtandi (enzalutamide) has arrived.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Xtandi is designed to slow the progression of prostate cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It works by blocking testosterone from fueling cancer cells. Even when testosterone levels are already reduced, cancer can still find ways to use what remains. Xtandi interferes with that process, helping to limit growth and spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it doesn\u2019t work alone. As many of you know, I’m on Lupron<\/a><\/strong> as well. That’s injected every three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lupron is a form of hormone therapy that reduces the body\u2019s production of testosterone. Essentially lowering the supply, the cancer depends on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now the approach is layered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n