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Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 30, 2023 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Did you have prostate cancer and have you been treated for it? I took the shot one time when I went on a scuba vacation and didn't want the gel to wash off. By the time the two weeks were up the pain from the shot had finally worn off, so I am not a fan of the injections. Another reason is the T levels increase real high right after the injection then fade after the two weeks sort of like a roller coaster ride.
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Yes I had prostate cancer 2 nodules 4+3 and 3+4 PSA 4.6. Treated with 6 months Lupron and 20 proton sessions. Lupron sucked the life out of me and I was ready for the nursing home.
My doctors were baffled and did a brain MRI and sent me to physical therapy. After reading a lot and watching online seminars I discovered low T is a common problem after Prostate cancer and Lupron. I would recommend anyone PC get a Testosterone test before treatment to establish a baseline.
Yes I am aware that the gel will give you a more steady dose but the hassle of applying it and risk of being around woman with it was the deciding factor on using the injection.
The testosterone is in an oil base and lasts about 12 days and I can tell when it is wearing off. Yes it is a big long needle but it only hurts briefly when it pierces the outer skin. It is an intramuscular injection and the only time that I ever have any discomfort is when I've missed the muscle or did not purge all the air from the shot.
I am 66 years old and my PSA hovers around .14 most of the time. I do not like giving myself a shot but does not bother me at all anymore.
Did I mention my insurance will not pay for the gel.