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just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes

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Before starting the Orgovyx, did your doctor advise you of the need to engage in a robust resistance-training exercise program to minimize the side-effects of the hormone therapy?

Were your side-effects caused by the Erleada (apalutimide) or the Orgovyx?

I’ve never been on Orgovyx, but I’ve heard that you can’t just skip a few days and have it maintain its effectiveness.

The Orgovyx and the Lupron will have similar side-effects (because both result in significant reduction of testosterone). Resistance-training exercise is key in getting through it without it being your worst nightmare!

What treatments are you planning to get for your Gleason 8 along with the hormone therapy?

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thanks for your reply...yes I have missed 3 days in this first month..acclimating to Orgovyx...tomorrow is 30 days and I have 3 left...so not too bad...I think this very hot weather has exacerbated my side effects..the drugs seem to require ALOT of hydration !!

so I am scheduled for about 40 rounds of EBRT starting late Sept..

this is all pretty scary..for an older guy..all my life my PSa was around 1 or so..until May of this yr..it jumped to 40..it was .9 in Nov '23 I think..

I hope I am not doomed..but actually dont feel bad unless I dont drink enough water.. the sleep is problamatic at times..I hope that gets better.