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ADT: RO says I need ADT, Urologist says I don't.

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The RO is a Radiation Oncologist and trained in both disciplines.

I would follow the Dr's recommendation (and reluctantly did so myself).

For my Salvage Radiation Treatment, my RO recommended WPRT and 4 mos ADT (I took and would suggest Orgovyx if it is affordable for you).

I resisted the ADT. My RO thought that my result would be better with ADT. I hated it, but near the end of the treatment, if he said 2 additional months, I would have sucked it up and taken the additional ADT. That reflects my personal concern and uncertainty about fully treating my PCa.

If you do not trust the RO, get a 2d RO opinion. If he or she is going to be your treating physician, then their opinion should prevail

All in my Layman's opinion.

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Thanks. I'm seriously considering Orgovyx as I hear the side effects drop off much quicker than Lupron once treatment has ended and also because it's a daily pill it's much quicker to stop if you do have really bad reaction to it.