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Prostate cancer treated with Leuprolide

Posted by donnelson @donnelson, May 25, 2016

I had 43 days of prostate cancer radiation about 5-6 years ago. My PSA becgan to rise in summer of 2014. Suddenly it went from 5 to 20 in 4 months, only to drop a bit the next week. My doctor suggets Leuprolide which is administered every 6 months by a shot. I've read many bad side affects(swelling of feel and legs, visual changes, hot flashes and generally lower testrosterone levels). Have others had this problem? I'm wondering if I should wait a month and have the PSA drawn again?.

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oldkarl | @oldkarl | May 25, 2016

I think that is a good idea, Don. I have not had radiation because the docs are afraid it would make things worse, but it the docs are willing, I say go for it.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 25, 2016

Hi @donnelson and @oldkarl. Welcome to Connect.
I'm tagging @BuckyFestoon @giddyup1 @morris who have been talking about prostate cancer on this thread https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-just-received-the-diagnosis-of-prostate-cancer-from-my-urologist-on/ I bet @BuckyFestoon can add some thoughts about managing side effects and your other questions Donnelson.

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donnelson | @donnelson | May 25, 2016
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@oldkarl

I think that is a good idea, Don. I have not had radiation because the docs are afraid it would make things worse, but it the docs are willing, I say go for it.

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thanks for the advice

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success101 | @success101 | May 26, 2016

My husband,had exactly,the same diagnosis. He had 45 days of radiation for very high Gleason score On prostate. He's been on the Lupron shot for a year or more. I know he is a changed person. Had all the side effects of the shot. Also started bleeding ,so I am injecting Caraffate rectally. It has been a nightmare. I grit my teeth and meditate.
Success 101
Anyone,know,what could bring His ole self back?

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donnelson | @donnelson | May 26, 2016
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@success101

My husband,had exactly,the same diagnosis. He had 45 days of radiation for very high Gleason score On prostate. He's been on the Lupron shot for a year or more. I know he is a changed person. Had all the side effects of the shot. Also started bleeding ,so I am injecting Caraffate rectally. It has been a nightmare. I grit my teeth and meditate.
Success 101
Anyone,know,what could bring His ole self back?

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Wow! thank you for this information

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success101 | @success101 | May 26, 2016

@donnelson
I hope you gind an alternative. It is certainly, questionable,isnt it? My hubby i think, never should have had this shot.
what about alternative medicine?
Success101

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success101 | @success101 | May 26, 2016

@donnelson. From success101
The devision is so hard. The shot in my book changed our lives. The hormone is unpleasant in that it costs you your dignity. Mood swings,low sex drive and just plain ornery. Whats to be gained from it we dont know. I do kind of believe in alternative meds.It is worth investigating.Good luck
Success101

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donnelson | @donnelson | May 27, 2016
In reply to @success101 "@donnelson. From success101 The devision is so hard. The shot in my book changed our lives...." + (show)
@success101

@donnelson. From success101
The devision is so hard. The shot in my book changed our lives. The hormone is unpleasant in that it costs you your dignity. Mood swings,low sex drive and just plain ornery. Whats to be gained from it we dont know. I do kind of believe in alternative meds.It is worth investigating.Good luck
Success101

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Wow...thanks for your comments. I've passed them on to my doctor

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success101 | @success101 | May 27, 2016

Well,however,you do this,mabe in the end it will be a good thing. Going on two years now, we just hope for good news. That darn lupron therapy is nasty,that too may get better, but, please,take a anxiety med at the drop of a hat.
It could do alot. That, is so mood for men because it all. Female hormone.
Success101

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donnelson | @donnelson | May 28, 2016
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@success101

Well,however,you do this,mabe in the end it will be a good thing. Going on two years now, we just hope for good news. That darn lupron therapy is nasty,that too may get better, but, please,take a anxiety med at the drop of a hat.
It could do alot. That, is so mood for men because it all. Female hormone.
Success101

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I appreciate youir comments.  I';m still undecided and believe that next month the PSA might be lower 

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