How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Thank you . I’ve already had salvage radiation without Hormone Therapy. So my next treatment for my recurrence will be Lupron according to my oncologist and urologist. Did not know if it would kill any of the cancer cells.

This is exactly what my radiation oncologist said when I asked the same question. So by staying on ADT drugs for a year after radiation is finished, what is accomplished?

Once the radiation therapy is finished, and some time period after while it's still working, isn't this simply postponing the inevitable? You decimate the cells only while your on the drugs, but when you stop, if they are still there undamaged by the radiation....they can start to grow again.

My surgeon prescribed the orgovyx for two years. My RO says 6 mos is a reasonable amount of time. I don't know which one to believe is best at this point. A lot is going to be determined by my next full blood test. If the orgovyx is bringing up liver enzymes and blood sugar etc.. I may stop and see what happens.

Anyone have any experience / knowledge they can share regarding this?

I really appreciate this positivizes

I feel great but was concerned after 18 months if it stops working

Stats say 6% chance of living 5 years if distant in bones 30% otherwise

According to my radiation oncologist, hormone therapy does not kill cancer cells. By starving the cancer cells of testosterone, they shrivel and cannot reproduce. This makes them more susceptible to radiation, which damages the DNA irreparably.

Just curious. Does Hormone Therapy, kill any cancer cells ?

There are so many options available for cancer treatment that if one doesn’t work or loses effectiveness, you can try another. Stay positive and do some research. Think of cancer as a chronic disease, not a death sentence.

I am on Zolodex injections and now Xtandi or Enzalutamide I have tiredness only I feel positive even though med oncologist said Enza may only last 18 months I have my BP pill then Oatmeal then sake easy to swallow Enzalutamide 4 pills $33.75 CDN each OHIP paid along with a D3 dissolvable

I have green tea with breakfast and throughout the day Soothing I am anxious in the evening though Any thoughts. A tad depressed thinking what's after 18 months?

I had lupron and Erleada for 12 months with RP mid way through and I have been off of the drugs since 12-15-22. I did have depression issues and low energy and a little rash. I now feel great ( still have hot flashes ) and I started to feel better about 2 weeks ago and feeling better each day. Good luck to you. This is a battle worth doing.

I’m seeing this well after the fact but I have a comment for anyone that might have the same problem. I am in month 7 of Lupron and month 3 of Erleada. I have noticed that anxiety and depression have increased. Having Tourette’s, sometimes my tics are very pronounced. I was reading some studies about Green Tea in the morning reducing anxiety the entire day and found it to be very helpful. When I have green tea right after I get up and before my coffee, breakfast, or whatever, my anxiety, depression, and tics are largely normal for the rest of the day.

My husband is on EliGuard which is supposed to be better for protecting bone density than other options?
Anyone know anything about it? Same routine of injections every 6 months.