Thanks for your reply, further inquiry and clarification. Yes, specifically, I am only and specifically speaking about men who have had their Prostates removed where 100% of the detectable cancer has been removed, (no cancer has escaped from the Prostate bed)!
My intention of the article was to dispel much of the misinformation and or disinformation that continues to get communicated that if you resume “TRT” following a successful Prostatectomy that it will make your cancer return. That’s simply not true. It is true that if you currently have detectable cancer and or it’s escaped your prostate bed taking testosterone will in FACT fuel the cancer. Those are very large distinctions which I thought I had been very clear about.
I certainly stopped taking my Testosterone when I was first diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I didn’t want to “Feed” the cancer.
However, after my successful “RALP” was performed, I resumed my “TRT.” I also pointed out that I concurrently suffer from several long term disabilities including, CFS, FIBROMYALGIA and CM.
Lastly, my HYPOGONADISM is so severe that I must utilize “TRT” to maintain normal levels of Testosterone.
In essence, the science and research asserts that men who are on “TRT” and have never had Prostate Cancer are essentially, at no more risk of getting PC then men who’ve had a successful Prostatectomy and no longer have any detectable cancer and their PSA levels remain undetectable.
It would not make any sense to tell the first group of men that it’s totally alright for you to utilize “TRT” but not the men who no longer have PC. Of course, like all cancer patients, you should routinely test your cancer markers to evaluate how you are doing and if your current protocol is still working safely and effectively. As you probably know, regardless of “TRT” being in the conversation, there’s a fairly high rate and percentage of men who’s PC returns after the first 5-10 years following successful initial treatment to remove the cancer.
Everybody is different and has to make whatever choices best fits their lifestyle, risk attitudes and other co morbidities etc.
I hope I have clarified my response to your satisfaction.
Best wishes,
Phil