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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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I was 67 when I was diagnosed with my Gleason 8 cancer and because of other problems radiation and Lupron were my only options. I am not handling Lupron well. While I was somewhat arthritic before I am now one step short of totally immobile and I have no energy at all. If I were 79yo I wouldn't use Lupron and just ride it out. While my PSA is undetectable my quality of life has greatly deteriorated. I probably won't take my last scheduled injection in June.
Yet, many older men haven't had big problems using Lupron as they were probably in better overall health to begin with. Grandpa needs to really discuss this with his doctor and weigh his options.

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melcanada | @melcanada | May 1, 2023

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yuliyalt | @yuliyalt | May 1, 2023

This is very helpful, thank you. Very sorry about your side effects from Lupron. That is exactly why we are trying to weigh in our options...
My grandfather currently is not taking any medication or on any treatment and is feeling well, he is our rock. His Gleason grade/score is 6 and slow rising PSA is at 16.9 now, we monitor and do tests every 6 months. When asked his doctor about treatments, she recommended Lupron injections but in my preliminary research, it is typically recommended for aggressive cancer. So, we are trying to decide between no treatment at all (continue as it) vs. starting hormone therapy...?

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gdimond | @gdimond | May 2, 2023

1 am 64 and got the 6 month Lupron shot 16 months ago. I still have not got my testosterones back it is 42. The doctor keeps telling to wait 2-3 more months and it should be back. After hearing 3 times I am very upset. My quality of live is horrible. I will never that the Lupron and argued against it. It is true chemical castration. Was not told any of this.

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