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44yr PSA180 Gleason9 non-metastatic. Surgery or Treatment?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 12 1:32pm | Replies (122)Comment receiving replies
When you first start ADT if you take Lupron, it can cause testosterone flares, which can aggravate your PSA, And your prostate cancer.
If you take Casodex (Biclutamide) For two weeks before taking Lupron the first time that prevents the Flares. Firmagon and Orgovyx Do not have that problem.
Just about any knowledgeable oncologist is aware of this.
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Oh, I'm sure that they are aware, but do they care to go through hustle of combining meds and possibly arguing with insurance in behalf of a patient is another matter and answer is in most cases - no , unfortunately. *sigh