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Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 14, 2021 | Replies (25)
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@gankster

FWIW, the Prostate Cancer Foundation states that "ADT has never been shown to extend life if it’s given too soon". Also, page 34 of their "2021 Patient Guide" indicates (my interpretation) that the treatment options for someone with GS7 (3+4) Grade 2 (Favorable Intermediate Risk) include surgery OR radiation therapy; while someone with GS7 (4+3) Grade Group 3 (Unfavorable Intermediate Risk) include radiation PLUS short-term ADT or, surgery +/- post-op radiation. For High Risk (GS8 - Grade Group 4) and for Very High Risk (GS9 or GS10 - Grade Group 5) cases, ADT appears to always be recommended. Remember, these are just guidelines so do your own research and be sure to talk to your radiation oncologist since each case can be unique.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 13, 2021

Hi Gankster, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to a resource with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.

- Prostate Cancer Foundation about ADT: https://www.pcf.org/c/adt-what-you-really-need-to-know/

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