The Decipher test is performed on the tissue collected for the biopsy. He does not need to have any additional procedures.

Please remember a lot of what you read on the various forums may be negative in regard ADT as people like me, who after 2 1/2 months so far, that have had minimal side effects are not posting. In general on forums for cars, phones, internet providers....whatever......a lot of the posts are from people with less than optimal experiences.

Eligard is essentially Lupron and is administered via injections that last between one and six months. Perhaps he could go month by month, carefully noting any side effects both anecdotally and through approproate blood tests and stop the injections if he feels it warranted. I would think any amount of ADT would be beneficial as compared to none whatsoever.

These are all difficult choices, and no one can tell him what to do. All one can do is read, study, learn, ask questions and make as an informed decision as possible.

Stay Strong.