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I had 3-month eligard injections (and abiraterone). My PSA went from 19.0 to 0.4 to < 0.1 from start to month 3 to month 6 and remained < 0.1 throughout.
My PSA has remained undetectable. I have been also been taking Eligard/Lupron injections. I had my FINAL 6 mo. Eligard injection early Oct., when I discontinued the abiraterone.
Backing up a bit. I had a prostatectomy the end of Dec. 2021. 45% of the surrounding lymph nodes were positive. I then had radiation in June 2022. I started Lupron 3 months after surgery.
I have gained some additional weight. All the while I've been able to maintain most of my strength and activity (non-strenuous). Hot flashes, libido and fatigue have been my primary side effects of all this.
I'm happy to be near the end of my treatment; but, apprehensive of what my PSAs will be next year.
Hang in there with the rest of your treatment journey. Wishing you all the best.