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Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Posted by rxharleydude @rxharleydude, Sep 21, 2022

Been treated for metastatic prostate cancer for the past 11 years. 82 yo & had a total prostatectomy. Have been successfully treated with Lupron for the past 10 yrs and Zytiga added about a year ago. Considering a bilateral orchiectomy to be able to hopefully get off the Lupron/Ellegard (very painful option compared to Lupron)
Has anyone considered this option & if not, why?

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ozzie51 | @ozzie51 | May 5 7:36pm
In reply to @rxharleydude "Ozzie, like BG, I had mine done at Mayo Jacksonville about two years ago. I was..." + (show)
@rxharleydude

Ozzie, like BG, I had mine done at Mayo Jacksonville about two years ago. I was very happy with the results of the procedure. It went well, and I would highly recommend it, especially to those of you who are older and aren’t concerned about appearance, etc. I did not elect to have the implants. It has been a real blessing not have to go in every three months for a shot, especially in view of the fact that Mayo switched from Lupron to Eligard (which in my opinion was very painful.) best of luck with the procedure and I’ll be praying for you!

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Thank you! 🙂
Day 18 post surgery and recovering nicely. Only took 4 days to begin seeing change with my urinary difficulties. What a blessing and relief!
Next phase is dealing with non operable prostate and bone + lung metastasis...

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rxharleydude | @rxharleydude | May 5 10:37pm
In reply to @ozzie51 "Thank you! :-) Day 18 post surgery and recovering nicely. Only took 4 days to begin..." + (show)
@ozzie51

Thank you! 🙂
Day 18 post surgery and recovering nicely. Only took 4 days to begin seeing change with my urinary difficulties. What a blessing and relief!
Next phase is dealing with non operable prostate and bone + lung metastasis...

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Stay strong! Keep fighting! There are new treatments coming out all the time!
👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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