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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 7 2:06pm | Replies (10)

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@trusam1

I had RP 4/05/23. I've been lifting weights since age 12, not as a body builder or power lifter, but to support general health and my sporting interests of triathlon and skiing.

While my PSA has been < 0.02 since surgery, were it to start rising as yours is, I assume I would begin some form of radiation and androgen deprivation. Were that the case, lifting weights would become even more important.

In my thinking, even if the increase in Testosterone from weight lifting were contributing to a growth of residual cancer, I would not stop weight lifting. I feel its positive benefits outweigh the risk. I mean, even in the absence of weight training, I'm still making T anyway, right?

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I’m pretty much in the same boat as you. I had RP in November and my first two PSA tests were < 0.01. I did lose some muscle mass during recovery. I just started with a more aggressive weight training routine and feel keeping my body stronger will strengthen my immune system and help me fight and beat PC. Best wishes!