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@jeffmarc yes..my doc presented me with my latest bloodwork/ PSA today- < .02...said he was glad for me..I am undetectable..at least for now but said 24 months ADT ( after I finish radiation) gives me my best chance at long term remission/cure..I have just finished 4 months ADT so I guess I have 20 more to go..finally feeling like I turned the corner from most miserable summer of my life-PSA 70 and Gleason 8 w/ 2 pelvic lymph nodes involved...time will tell ...can I do 20 more months ADT ? gotta try !
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@xahnegrey40
with such a low psa look into Intermittent ADT? I am Gleason 9 stopped ADT after one year. My PSA Nadir 0.02. Seven months after stopping ADT, PSA 0.04
Time will tell if I stopped ADT too soon. I stopped in consultation with 3 oncologists. Two said I should/could stop ADT one said continue another 6 months and he is a good oncologist.
I decided to stop it!
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Exercise is very important to eliminate the fatigue and other problems that ADT causes.
As I’ve said, I run 1 mile twice a day. At first, I didn’t have the stamina to run the whole way and I took electrolytes which helped. After doing it for about three or four months, I now have the stamina to run without the electrolytes. I’ve gotten on my treadmill when it was raining and set it for 3.6. and ran a mile Without stopping. I’ve only been able to run for the last six months, Had to get my left knee replaced before I was able to run without falling. It really does help the fatigue.
Also, you really need to go to the gym or do weightlifting at least three times a week. Do a lot of sit ups so your stomach muscles don’t deteriorate too much. Do arm and leg weight exercises, which will keep it so that you can get off the floor without having to lean on something. Your muscles deteriorate quickly on ADT so this really makes a difference.
I’ll be 78 in 2 weeks and I Rebuilt my muscles after almost 9 years on ADT.
If you get a lot of hot flashes say something, and I can help you. If you’re getting them at night, that’s something there is an easy solution to.