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Being treated for Gleason 9

Posted by donald76 @donald76, 9 hours ago

I was diagnosed wth Gleason 9 prostate cancer. A petscan and MRI both showed the cancer was localized and had not spread. I know that is not always 100% accurate. Was put on orgovyx immediately and had 28 radiation treatments. Will be on orgovyx for 18 months. I am 75 years old. I am concerned and wondering what my chances are and what should I expect.

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 8 hours ago

I know people with Gleason nine but are still around for 30+ years.

As long as your PSA is undetectable for almost 18 months Stopping Orgovyx can work for you. Just get regular PSA tests.

There was nothing else in your biopsy besides Gleason nine right? Things like cribriform, intraductal, seminal vesicle invasion can cause problems,

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donald76 | @donald76 | 4 hours ago
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I know people with Gleason nine but are still around for 30+ years.

As long as your PSA is undetectable for almost 18 months Stopping Orgovyx can work for you. Just get regular PSA tests.

There was nothing else in your biopsy besides Gleason nine right? Things like cribriform, intraductal, seminal vesicle invasion can cause problems,

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Thank you. I don't think I have any other complicated?

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