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Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 11 10:43am | Replies (52)
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@ozzie51
Thanks a lot! Makes sense. I asked the Urologist, and he suggested to wait to get first psa test 4-6 weeks after orchiectomy, and then decide if any additional meds is required. Btw, what antiandrogen was prescribed? did YOU decide to go with antiandrogen? If yes, pls share the reason.

Thanks once again!

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ozzie51 | @ozzie51 | Oct 28 2:02pm

@sbd

In 4-6 weeks when i started chemo my testosterone was undetectable. My uro said testosterone leaves in as soon as 48 hours after orchiectomy w/implants.
My PSA is < 0.10
Prostate is normal size and urine flow is good. That took a few weeks while i healed from the surgery.
Did 6 Docetaxel infusions and started the Abiraterone right after the 1st chemo.

We fought this with every weapon available and the help of JC

Let me know if you have any questions.

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ozzie51 | @ozzie51 | Oct 28 2:07pm

@sbd

i should note that my uro graduated me after my first chemo. My oncologgist is super thorough and was actually supportive of the orchiectomy i will be 74 this December by the grace of God.

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