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Lifting weights while on ADT: hitting a wall?

Posted by bluegill @bluegill, Jan 28 5:30pm

I'm 5 weeks into it (Eligard). This is my second rodeo (the first time I was on it for 3 years).

I've been doing intense weight lifting 3 days a week for several months now, and I thought maybe this would help me keep my energy up and keep the side efffects away. But today I've really noticed they're back.

Crap.

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Apr 16 3:01pm
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@tjv1156

Did your surgical biopsy reveal that the cancer had spread outside your prostate? Mins showed it had escaped into the seminal vesicles. These are removed at surgery so I hoped he got it all. But...guess not.

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No. The only indication was a “tiny” (my urologist’s words) break in the capsule. But margins, seminal vesicles and lymph glands were all negative.
Hopefully, the Orgovyx and SRT will help us both!
Phil

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tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | Apr 18 2:24pm
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@jporter

I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist next week.

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how'd it go?

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1bikerchuck | @1bikerchuck | Apr 18 3:54pm

At what stage were you when you started this treatment?

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tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | May 5 3:18pm
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@heavyphil

Almost 5 yrs to the day. PSA rise was very slow until final year when it went from about .10 to .18….and it even dropped to .15 just before starting Orgovyx!
Don’t try to figure this thing out - you’ll go mad.
Phil

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so what was your last PSA?

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | May 5 8:10pm
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@tjv1156

so what was your last PSA?

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After SRT/ADT the PSA < .05 after 3 months.

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tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | May 6 7:00pm
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@heavyphil

After SRT/ADT the PSA < .05 after 3 months.

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Great! I bet it stays that way.

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vircet | @vircet | May 7 6:24am
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@heavyphil

He buddy, good luck on your treatment! The last check was < .05 before radiation, after 1 month on Orgovyx. My first PSA bloodtest is next week - will let you know. Best,
Phil

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Did you post an update already? I might have missed it.

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vircet | @vircet | May 7 6:31am
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@vircet

Did you post an update already? I might have missed it.

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@heavyphil I saw your update. You posted yesterday, but before I asked, I haven't seen it yet. (My first PSA post-SBRT will be in mid-July.)

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | May 7 7:02am
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@vircet

@heavyphil I saw your update. You posted yesterday, but before I asked, I haven't seen it yet. (My first PSA post-SBRT will be in mid-July.)

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Yes, it was < .05…good luck to you, Vircet!
Phil

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proftom2 | @proftom2 | May 8 10:22am

Absolutely love this topic. Never ever thought I'd say I enjoy weightlifting, but I do. The message is clear, after aPC diagnosis start lifting weight or some short of resistance training. 5+ Years in on this journey Eligard is a constant companion along with aging issues, and Pluvicto. I am a 3-4 day a week weight lifting guy now. Lite weights, mindful warm ups, 6 reps, follow by many slow and deliberate reps. My gym, Fitness Over Fifty, is a very social place, lot's fun loving conversations, caring for each other, supportive weightlifting buddies, and age related trainings. I am not the only prostate cancer guy in the gym, seems like every guy is dealing with prostate issues. My ideal workout takes about 2 hours, includes stretching, weights, caring conversations, stretchy bands. Every other weeks I include a wellness session with an exercise phycologist discussing exercise (weights, walks, swimming, bike riding + balance), nutrition (not dieting, but eating the right mix of foods, and mindfulness which means books, journaling, and researching health/aging/cancer related issues.

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