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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) after treatment completed
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Be aware of that acupuncture only works for some people. Hopefully it works for you.
If you’re having so many problems with ADT, you might consider switching over to Estradiol. The patch study showed that taking estradiol worked just as well as ADT and had many few side effects. You can search the patch study and get more information so you can talk to your doctor about it if you’re interested.
The patch trial Completed in England recently and showed that estradiol worked just the same as ADT, but had many fewer side effects. It easy easier on your cardiovascular system, On your bones (osteoporosis), causes fewer hot flashes and less brain fog. If your doctor has not heard of the patch trial, there is a lot of information about it so come back and we can help you.
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Hey thanks for the info and I will look into it. I do have a 6-month follow up visit with my RO next Friday. He did start me on Lupron at time of radiation sessions, and then I switched to Orgovyx. He wasn't too pleased when I wanted to switch to Orgovyx. He has not been very suggestive in addressing my ADT side effects and only wants to see me every 6 months (a 15 min visit after not seeing me for 6 months - Hmmm). He challenged me as to why I wanted a DEXA scan. Got the DEXA but he didn't know how to interrupt then results. Eventually saw an endocrinologist as my T-scores showed a lot of bone density loss.
I did start seeing a urologic oncologist within the same hospital system who spent 90 mins with me at our first visit. I see him every 3 months (30 min visits) and he has no problem ordering regular PSA and T test. He suggested that I try acupuncture. He seems more open to new things, and I will most likely discuss the Estradiol as an alternative to Orgovyx.
Thanks again