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just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 21 2:19am | Replies (45)

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I am on Orgovyx alone for a little over 4 months and the side effects have been fatigue, hot flashes but not unbearable. Abiraterone had bad side effects for me I could not continue in it. I used to live in Central Texas (Austin) and totally understand about the summer, have to be real careful to not overheat. Getting used to drinking a lot of water may help for radiation. They may want you to fill your bladder as part of preparation for each visit. When the bladder is full it is supposed to lift the bladder and get it further away from prostate. But check what is appropriate for you of course. Are they planning a spacer (SpaceOar) for radiation? It helps get the rectum out of the radiation field, it is not good to radiate the rectum from what i understand.

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yes..I think I am getting the hang of ORGOVYX...gotta stay very hydrated..I think over time the sleep will adjust...yes, they are gonna put a spacer in my butt...hope a cute nurse does it.

after being somewhat of a horn dog my whole life, I now find the thought of sex a bit revolting..I mean it just doesnt interest me and it can cause PSA to rise and all that..my most favorite hobby turned on me !!! wtf ??

well maybe down the road, I can get back in that game..but I am 73 now.. but hit the free love sweet spot back in the day..romance is not what it used to be anyway..how did we all end up here ??

my biggest issue is I do not sleep well on the ORGOVYX..I have been told the first month is the worst..I dont have restful sleep..almost dread going to bed cause I know its gonna be an ordeal to get to sleep ... any suggestions ??