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just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes

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Talk with your doctors about side effect symptoms, and about your life goals. Don't skip Orgovyx. I'm 73, had PSA 6.4 last August, diagnosed Gleason 7 (3+4, 4+3) in November and also in iliac lymph nodes (N1M0) through December PSMA PET scan. I started Orgovyx Christmas Eve, then had 44 radiation treatments (26 general pelvis, 18 prostate-specific) during February-April. In May, blood test showed PSA .01 and Testosterone 0. I continue to have virtually every side effect listed on https://www.orgovyx.com/ . Dr.s seem only to be trained to attempt cures rather than focus on quality of life, and considering my overall condition and family history, I anticipate < 10 years, regardless, so I'll be having a conversation this fall about shortening or otherwise changing my treatment plan. I live in the Fort Worth area. If I can be helpful, let me know!

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yes that is helpful !! I am 73 also..I had 2 lesions in prostate that were Gleason 7 and 2 smaller Gleason 8 ( 4+4) and 2 lymph nodes nearby...which made it were complicated of course..however, with the new radiation, it seems they can cure many even with lymph node metas...
I did skip orgovyx a few times when I got very dehydrated..the drug demands lots of water here in central texas with 100 degree heat..I had no idea..but starting month 2 tomorrow with better understanding.. of course, you shouldnt miss days but the 1/2 life of orgovyx is 25 hrs..so if you do, you system is carrying quite a backload of the drug for a few days off ( according to their pharmacists)..he said he expects dome people with dose eveyr other day depending on their prognosis and side effect tolerance in coming yrs..