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What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?
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Hi, Jean.
Prostate-cancer patients now have the option of getting our ADT (hormone therapy) through daily pills instead of monthly or quarterly injections. Many of us prefer that because the shots can cause additional discomfort; however, in your husband's case, with early dementia, the shots might make more sense, so that you don't have to worry about making sure he takes the pill every day.
Best of luck, and I hope you find support for yourself as well. Being a caregiver for a loved one with both early dementia and cancer is a heavy load to carry. You're always welcome to share here, and there is also a forum especially for caregivers:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/caregivers/
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Had it not been for you I would never have known this, again many thanks.
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Thank you, you can’t imagine how much that has helped me. We have both had cancer 3 times. My husband is 86 and I am 77. I got his results this weekend I am just waiting to get mine. My sister always say don’t worry ahead it is wasted energy, unfortunately I can’t do that so I don’t even tell her anymore. I am a member of the care giver group which I find is extremely helpful when you are talking to people in the same situation. Again thanks so much.