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PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 11 7:23am | Replies (84)
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@hbp

I am 76 and was on lupron and Erleada for a year ( 2 drugs that are often given together now) and the side effects were not bad. In my opinion, 79 in and of itself is not too old to get treatment as your grandfather might have 5-10 or more years of quality life. Also, taking these meds is not irreversible and if he has a terrible reaction he can stop it. Good luck

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yuliyalt | @yuliyalt | May 1, 2023

Thank you for your response. I will research and ask doctor about Erleada.
We are trying to weigh pros and cons of starting the hormone therapy, since from what I read it is recommended for advanced type of cancers. My grandfather has a localized, slow developing prostate cancer (Gleason grade/score is 6 and PSA is slow rising, currently at 16.9).
We are trying to decide between no treatment at all (continue as is) and starting the Lupron injections....?

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