Greetings. I attended a webinar, yesterday hosted by the Prostate Cancer Foundation on this very subject. They discussed all ADT, namely a host of new drugs in two categories, ones like Firmagon and others that surprises the receptor cells. The two doctors, a radiologist oncologist and surgeon both agreed, it seems to be standard protocol to take a break from ADT. The consensus was to monitor and restart if needed. Also that recovery can take as long as the ADT regime. And that some could have resistance to the adt and others could never see their testosterone ever return and may need replacement. They also agreed that any of the treatments are better than none and to mix drugs. Also that the cancer isn’t gone just retarded and once on any form of ADT, that one will probably be on them again. There was also a discussion on side effects, more than I’ve heard before, the same outcomes. Not exactly what I was told at onset of treatment. I received, two years ago, two Firmigon and one Eligard with Proton radiation. I’m still feeling the effects and my testosterone is still low. I was stage 1, intermediate Gleason 4+3/7. To date my psa is at .29 and the Docs are happy, myself I’m indifferent. Always been skeptical and the webinar only confirmed my doubts.
Go to the PCF website and check their webinars, it’s supposed to be posted there. The news, while good is still a rough road to travel.
Stay strong my Brothers