← Return to Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for short or long-term?

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Yes, so far that was the belief. Before even non aggressive cancers were having at least 6 mos of ADT with RT for salvage radiation.

This new study that Dr. Kishan explained (in provided link above) showed that no ADT was necessary for any salvage that started before PSA 0.5 .

We had consultations recently with him and even for my husband that is high risk and nodes involved his opinion was that more than 6 mos of ADT is not necessary. Intensification with added Nubeqa yes, but more than 6 mos would not possibly have additional benefit. Now it is up to us to decide, of course.

There is definitely VERY STRONG trend with shortening ADT in all cases. My personal opinion is that new lines of drugs like Nubeqa have very strong effect on cancer progression during treatment and if added to regular ADT they change the game plan. BUT, that is my "amateur" opinion. However - there is a tectonic shift in protocols for ADT usage.

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