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Just diagnosed gobsmacked looking for advice

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 29 10:17am | Replies (52)

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So she told me she will be administering an Eligard injection every three months and I will be taking Zytiga (abiraterone) and a low dose of prednisone daily. I meet with the radiation oncologist again next Monday to firm up the radiation schedule but yes he plans to radiate the prostate first and then the spot on the arm.
Very encouraging to hear what you say about feeling stronger and healthier. I know the side effects can vary by person, and in some cases be brutal, but I am trying get my diet and exercise program ramped up to meet the challenge. I also keep telling myself to remain positive that at least I have a plan for treatment and we just need to work the plan now and all the anxiety about which treatment to pursue is in the past.
Thanks for your encouraging reply.

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I did 39 sessions of IMRT followed by ADT. I am just finishing 24 mos of Lupron (eligard), Zytiga, Prednisone.
It is a bit brutal (age 76). The last few mos have been better .
I found myself not giving into fatique and powering through to do the things I enjoy in my shop. I started by picking one activity then accomplish it and resting. Now I'm trying to be active from 7:30 until 11: 30, eat a light lunch, take the prednisone and try to nap. It seems to work on most days. Prednisone is a real batch.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US.