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ADT how long post Radical Prostatectomy & Radiation Therapy?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 17, 2022 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
Hi @jonbuuck, I'd like to add my welcome to Jogger's. You may also be interested in these discussions about Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), including Lupron
- When do you start lupron shots? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/when-do-you-start-lupron-shots/
- Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments
I'd like to bring in several members of the Prostate Cancer group who have had or are having treatment with Lupron, like @bradleym @john57 @safari1949 @alanr @403211th @sannira @philnob @semeon and @vernonkent to weigh in on your question about how long to take Lupron.
Jon, what side effects are you experiencing that have you considering stopping Lupron as soon as possible?
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Hi @colleenyoung. Thank you for your welcome. I've been on Lupron since May 8, 2019. I'm experiencing the standard side effects: no libido, hot flashes, restless legs, loss of muscle tone, less energy, etc. My question is how long to remain on Lupron after I complete my adjuvant radiation treatments, which conclude in early July. I want to beat my cancer, but I don't want to be on the Lupron any longer than necessary, and the medical wisdom is all over the map on the length of time. I'm curious to hear what others who are farther down the road on this than I am have decided, and what their results have been. Thanks!