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ADT injection: Benefits worth the toll it will take on my body?
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Thanks all!!
I just got my Eligard shot.
I didn’t have option of pills because I’m in Thailand for treatment. But, I go back to the states for a few months and will talk to doctors there, as well. Had to get something started. Doc here says he will do this 3-month injection and then another in 3 months right before SBRT.
Anyway, I got a blood panel done today for comparison of the current PSA and testosterone levels.
If I don’t react well to the Rligard then I’ll try to get the pills in America or another country, as I have international insurance (not sure if they will cover but…?)
Glad to find this forum…all the tests have led to this initial treatment .
Relieved to be starting finally…
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@dantewedge make sure you check your PSA monthly, even if the doc says at the 3 month interval.
I started with Lupron 3 month injection. My PSA droppethe first month, however the second month went back up more than doubling. I went back to the urologists with the PSA results and he immediately switched me to Firmagon. He stated that my body was resistant to Lupron already. Have been on Firmagon since December and all is fine.
Definitely be your own advocate and take matters in your hands.
Stay strong and be positive.
Dinu
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@dantewedge Cost of Orgovyx in Canada is 10% of the US cost (about $215/mth vs $2150/mth) before insurance in case you are near the border or route through Vancouver.