Muscle mass and overall fitness is a big issue for me. I was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago and underwent proton therapy. One year ago, after rapidly rising PSA levels, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer (metastasis to one lymph node). ADT injections (Eligard) started immediately then I started on Zytiga (Abiraterone Acetate — with prednisone) shortly after that. Testosterone is basically nil.
I eat right (mostly) trying to stick to the Mayo diet. Strength training 3-5 times per week and regular walking, hiking or Stairmaster Fatigue yes, and I take naps whenever I feel like it. No, I cannot gain muscle mass as I would like. And yes I have acquired a “Lupron belly” but I’m determined to trim that. At age 71, I know building muscle mass is tough enough, but I’m determined to keep what I’ve got. I want to be like @scullrower - still going strong after his 2001 diagnosis!