Getting ready to take my first dose of Orgovyx and Abiterone.....

I was diagnosed at age 69 with a Gleason score of 8 right mid lateral and 7 right mid. I'm surprised radiation treatment has not been included. I received 6 weeks of daily radiation sessions and it destroyed the cancer. The side effects consisted of periodic fatique, gastrointestinal issues and some weakness. I was also prescribed Orgovyx and Aberaterone. Total time for the hormone therapy is 2 years.
I've had some struggles with the side effects (shrinking testicles with some discomfort, inconsistent bowels, irritability and some depression). All mentioned managable. The psychological piece has been more difficult for me. Loosing testosterone production is not easy on our bodies. The loss of labido has been hard for me to overcome. I have a very loving and understanding wife. She's been solid in her support for me.
I'm not letting this cancer and treatment take me down. After 8 month's of therapy I have slowly found ways of empowerment. I exercise even when I'm not feeling it. I still make love to my wife. The drive is not there, but the intimacy is. I stay active (pretty good cornhole player) but I do make sure I have plenty of downtime. My attitude and overall outlook on life has improved.
Your experience with side effects may be different. Regardless, find ways where you can participate in your healing. Be empowered!

Good morning folks. First, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for taking time to comment on my post of several days ago. Second, I would like to tell you that I took the loading dose of Orgovyx Sunday evening and the first Zytiga pills at 4 am this morning. I had a great weekend and while sitting out by the bonfire on a beautiful winter evening last night, dogs on either side of me, I thought: life is pretty good. I will keep you informed and will continue reading all the post here, this really is a good resource for PCa patients, and it reminds me that we all have our trials and tribulations. I hope I can rise to the level of grace and dignity of some of you have shown. So, one step forward, in what, I am sure, will be an interesting trip...laughing to/at myself: "what a long strange trip it has been" Waxing poetic on a Monday morning? I am already embracing my new reality! Thanks again, it was just the push I needed.

@stage4lovolmetpc
Good for you. As I said above, best wishes.

BTW...love the Dead reference.

Well, here I am, 10 days into ADT....and I will have to say that I dont have any debilitating side effects so far.
Tired? Yes, I work hard all day. Hot flashes? Yes, the woodstove is cranking.
Mood swings? No more than usual...lol.
Heres what I have noticed: that pesky 4am morning wood that woke me everyday for the past 60 years has
taken a vacation.... Im not thinking about sex every minute of my life anymore...Ill have to say it is a relief to not have that on my mind all the time...I might have had a problem.... My Father always said he should have had me neutered before I turned 18....you were right Dad! But that aside, it feels good, mentally, that I am doing something proactive to stop that black spider from growing inside me. PSA and T tests at the end of March will tell the story. I have been coming here to read comments and advice everyday, all helpful and educational no matter the author. I will have to make more treatment decisions in the future, so thank you all for the time you take to engage in the sometimes lively posts...laughing again, some of you are very funny....yes, you know who you are: "eunuch calm", Im feeling it! So, lifting weights, walking the dogs, shoveling whatever needs to be shoveled, taking care of business....everything is good here in the woods and its time to get busy.....I hope you all have a good day

It’s great to hear you are not having serious problems with ADT. I personally never had fatigue, Even while on a Zytiga, which lowers your testosterone even more. I’ve also never had any of the mood swings some people have, They are not guaranteed. Of course, just having PC can give you mood swings.

If the hot flashes get annoying, come back and tell us we can help. I lived with terrible hot flashes for a year. I would get at least eight every day and I would feel fatigue first and then the sweat would start dripping down into my eyes. My chest would get all wet and under my arms. My oncologist had me get a depo-provera Shot and that stopped it almost completely. There are a bunch of drugs that can greatly cut back on the hot flashes.

Yes, there is one “benefit “ Of ADT. I know I was horny all the time even in my 60s, Now it’s in the past, though if I see an attractive woman, I do still think about it. One of the doctors at one of the meetings I go to commented on this, He said his treatments were much easier to do, since he no longer thought about sex constantly. Definitely beneficial for his marriage.

@mjp0512
Same! I went to about 20 Dead shows in my life. The BEST! 🙂 RIP to Bobby, Jerry, Phil and Brent.

@stage4lovolmetpc

That's awesome to hear. I've been on Eligard for 18 months. Things I've noticed are sleep issues, a bit tired at times and of course the manapause. I will say stay ACTIVE as much as possible and do weight training to keep your muscles active. Good luck on your first PSA/T results!!