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@daveinflorida

I too have PC, first suspected last March, PSA 5.2, then MRI showed something, subsequently confirmed by biopsy as Gleason 3+4, PSMA showed contained within gland and no spread. After a bunch of reading I couldn't decide on a treatment, but I swore I would not do ADT. I told myself I would have surgery before that. However, after having the Artera test (showed I have a biomarker that indicates a significant risk reduction with short term ADT) and speaking with a couple radiation oncologists and medical oncologists at different highly regarded cancer centers, well - I start Orgovyx tomorrow, with RT starting in 2 months. I exercise and eat well already, so hopefully it won't be that bad.

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Did your Urologist or others appraise you of the Stroke or Heart Atttack Risks of Hormone Therapy . Both my Brother-in-Laws died from the side effects of ADT . Stastically they did not die from cancer . BUT YES - THEY DIED AS A RESULT OF THEIR ADT SIDE EFFECTS . Some may say " Died from cancer related complications ."

Dave, Orgovyx isn’t bad at all. Exercise with weights a bit more to keep your tone and watch the carbs, but other than that it’s no biggie.
The hot flashes can be annoying and maybe in Florida a little more impactful if you are outside on a hot day, but even those are transient and not too much to handle.
Phil