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Rebuilding muscle mass post-Lupron

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 15 7:58am | Replies (30)

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@steve4566

I'm 64 now, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 (with 4+3) 7 gleason score. 12 cores taken and 8 with low grade and 4 with high grade cancer. Chose Brachytherapy due to my age and cancer was within the prostate. Pre surgery my PSA was 10.7, Post surgery is was 1. One year post surgery, my PSA started to climb. Tested every 3 months at 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.4, 4.2, 7.9. As it was continuing to climb, I was sent for a PSMA PET Scan. I was told the prostate was ok but the cancer cells had spread to my lower lymph nodes which was making the PSA rise. Prostate cancer is now Stage 4, and not curable. I was given 5 sessions of MSK Precise Radiation as well as two - 4 month shots of Lupron. I have just finished the 8 months of Lupron. I have gained about 30 lbs while on Lupron and look forward to dropping this weight now that the treatment is done. PSA and T are both not detectable on my latest test. Time will tell if this treatment will help long term. Muscle mass has dropped and strength especially low in my legs. And OMG - the hot flashes still suck!

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@steve4566, a belated welcome. It must've been a shock to see the PSA rise so soon after surgery. Here are a couple of related topics that might offer helpful tips re getting rid of unwanted weight and rebuilding muscle mass.
- No testosterone on Lupron, can I build muscle strength by working out?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/no-testosterone-and-ability-to-build-strength/
- Weight gain: How do you control weight gain on hormone therapy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/weight-gain-4/
I always say, choose activities you enjoy doing. What activities do you do to build (slowly) the strength in your legs and build muscle mass?