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Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron
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All these comments on Lupron make me pause, my PS was in 8/24 then pet scan showed PSA .36 so was advised to get my first of 2 shots if Lupron then 6 weeks of radiation which ends in 2 weeks, I’ve suffered with diarrhea for over a month Sometimes getting up at night 6-10 times . I’m supposed to get a second shot of Lupron in 5 weeks. With all these comments I’m afraid to get it despite that my oncologist says studies show outcome show better results with a second shot . I’m a healthy 78 yr old fighting depression over no sex with my wife in 6 months and now maybe never again . Tempted to take my chances, I also regret not asking how long I might have survived if I refused everything. If 5-10 yrs I would take my chances and go on a one way fishing trip when my time was up
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It does sound tempting to forego the second shot but no one has a crystal ball to say what the outcome would be.
Have you spoken to anyone about getting on Wellbutrin? Having your depression lifted will definitely improve the quality of your life and perhaps give you a clearer picture of what you want to do.
Not saying to do Lupron or not - we’ve had discussions on this board of the efficacy/necessity for ADT in the group of men aged 75 and above, and so far it seems to be a coin toss. It may not change the outcome one way or another…or it might??
I mean, it’s definitely a quality of life issue for you and you are the one who has to decide. My wife always tells me: In life you never regret the things you did as much as the things you didn’t do.
Yes, it’s as clear as mud but that’s all I’ve got…Best
Phil