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@mitchm

I was a 7 (3+4) April 2021 and had the robotic surgery. They took out everything. Three of eleven lymph nodes they also removed tested +, so fall 2021 I had seven weeks of radiation, and Luprin (sp.?) shots every six months. So far, bone scans are clear and my blood tests measure 0. But the effects of no testosterone start off subtly but become significant—low energy, no sex drive, immense depression. Lesson: you can survive the treatment, but can you survive the recovery? I struggle emotionally and physically daily. Not sure I’d go through it again.

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Agree with other post. Maybe more to it. 3+4 without other important factors likely would not require that much treatment. Best to you going forward.

Hey @mitchm, you're not alone in struggling with the after effects both physically and emotionally after treatment. You may wish to join this related discussion:
- I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-to-group-2/