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Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Posted by rxharleydude @rxharleydude, Sep 21, 2022

Been treated for metastatic prostate cancer for the past 11 years. 82 yo & had a total prostatectomy. Have been successfully treated with Lupron for the past 10 yrs and Zytiga added about a year ago. Considering a bilateral orchiectomy to be able to hopefully get off the Lupron/Ellegard (very painful option compared to Lupron)
Has anyone considered this option & if not, why?

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ozzie51 | @ozzie51 | Apr 9 7:59pm

Bilateral orchiectomy (with implants) scheduled for next week.

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ozzie51 | @ozzie51 | Apr 20 11:23am
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@bg2023

I'm still trying for find out which surgeon you used if anyone has had an orchiectomy at Mayo in Minnesota.
This is not the first recommendation for prostate cancer treatment and I am hoping to find a doctor who will do this procedure. Thanks.

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BG. Just had it done at Mayo (Jacksonville) this past Wednesday. Did you find someone to do it?

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sansman | @sansman | Apr 22 6:16am
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@ozzie51

BG. Just had it done at Mayo (Jacksonville) this past Wednesday. Did you find someone to do it?

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I had it done in 2021 after the chemo pills side effects were more than I could tolerate while still trying to do my secular job. Little uncomfortable at first but satisfied it was the right move.
Good luck on your journey.

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rxharleydude | @rxharleydude | 3 days ago
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@sansman

I had it done in 2021 after the chemo pills side effects were more than I could tolerate while still trying to do my secular job. Little uncomfortable at first but satisfied it was the right move.
Good luck on your journey.

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Ozzie, like BG, I had mine done at Mayo Jacksonville about two years ago. I was very happy with the results of the procedure. It went well, and I would highly recommend it, especially to those of you who are older and aren’t concerned about appearance, etc. I did not elect to have the implants. It has been a real blessing not have to go in every three months for a shot, especially in view of the fact that Mayo switched from Lupron to Eligard (which in my opinion was very painful.) best of luck with the procedure and I’ll be praying for you!

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