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ADT injection: Benefits worth the toll it will take on my body?
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My husband had prostrate surgery in 2003 surgery, 2011 radiation for recurrence. 2004 it returned and he is on Lupron, started March 2024. The oncologist gave him 2 weeks of pills prior to the first injection and 2 weeks of pills after the injection. My husband is 86 has the dementia and fractured his back 3 times. I have not mentioned the recurrence to him I just tell him the shots are a preventive measure for cancer.
He appears not to have any side effects, he was hot for a week or so when he started but he has not mentioned any symptoms that concern me. I do think his memory has got worse though. His psa was 1.45 then 1.78 and recently 2.78.
He has an appointment with oncologist next week so we will see what he recommends for the future. The whole point of this message is basically to confirm what you said that not everyone has severe side effects. Have a good day.
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@jeanadair123 You're in a tough spot, having to decide for your husband.
I suspect many oncologists would recommend purely-palliative treatment for an 86 year old man with dementia and a history of multiple spinal fractures, but every case is different, and it's great that he's tolerating active treatment well so far.
Just remember in the end that it's your and your husband's wishes that matter at this stage. It's always ok to decline active treatment and focus on quality of life if (and ONLY if) that's what you both want.
Best wishes, and remember to make sure that someone's caring for the caregiver, too. You have a lot of weight on your shoulders, and need to be able to set it down sometimes. ❤️