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Stage 4 prostate Cancer: Firmagon + Abiraterone?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 3, 2022 | Replies (19)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @vickyjayne, weclome. I adjusted the title of this discussion a little to reflect that question you're asking fellow members. Allow me to bring @9876 @pauljay @mikesuess @403211th @donnelson @norske46 @rso @rxharleydude into this discussion as they have experiences with degarelix (Firmagon) abiraterone (Zytiga) and/or enzalutamide (Xtandi).

Here are a couple of related discussions:
– Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Anyone have experience with this drug? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/xtandi/
– Zytiga for Prostate Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/zytiga/

Vickyjayne, I think you are asking the right questions about what benefits do the additional hormone therapies bring for your brother. I know others will share their experiences, but I might also suggest your brother ask his oncologist too. His oncologist can answer more specifically what the benefits are for him. Is your brother tolerating the Firmagon injections well?

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jfgunion | @jfgunion | Sep 24, 2022

I am new to the prostate forum. I want to know how to compare brachytherapy plus possible ADT (e.g. luperon) for 3 to 4 months to radical prostectamy (hopefully nerve-sparing). Which has the greatest chance of permanent cure and which has the greatest likelihood of all side effects (especially incontinence and ED) disappearing after say 6 months.thanks

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vickyjayne | @vickyjayne | Sep 27, 2022

Thank you he is tolerating the firmagon well. He does get dizzy though. Thank you for your help.

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