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

In reply to @tjv1156 "Did your surgical biopsy reveal that the cancer had spread outside your prostate? Mins showed it..." + (show)

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

tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | Apr 18 2:24pm

In reply to @jporter "I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist next week." + (show)

how'd it go?

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

At what stage were you when you started this treatment?

tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | May 5 3:18pm

In reply to @heavyphil "Almost 5 yrs to the day. PSA rise was very slow until final year when it..." + (show)

so what was your last PSA?

heavyphil | @heavyphil | May 5 8:10pm

In reply to @tjv1156 "so what was your last PSA?" + (show)

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

tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | May 6 7:00pm

In reply to @heavyphil "After SRT/ADT the PSA < .05 after 3 months." + (show)

Great! I bet it stays that way.

vircet | @vircet | May 7 6:24am

In reply to @heavyphil "He buddy, good luck on your treatment! The last check was < .05 before radiation, after..." + (show)

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

vircet | @vircet | May 7 6:31am

In reply to @vircet "Did you post an update already? I might have missed it." + (show)

@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.)

heavyphil | @heavyphil | May 7 7:02am

In reply to @vircet "@heavyphil I saw your update. You posted yesterday, but before I asked, I haven't seen it..." + (show)

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

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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