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Since Abiraterone (Zytiga) isn’t an ADT (androgen deprivation therapy) - its actually an Androgen Receptor Pathway...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289573/

Discussion: Abiraterone side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2025

Thanks for your suggestion. Is this to replace Orgovyx? I started with Lupron monthly shots (for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305986/

Discussion: Taking Orgovyx long term

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2025

@mikemp Twenty years ago, my father-in-law chose brachytherapy and it worked out great. He's still around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437900/

Discussion: 47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Thank you @colleenyoung ! I am in tune with your comments and I'll check out the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518966/

Discussion: Lupron & radiation fatigue. Expectations re when it goes away?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 8:15pm

Yes, my onco team already talked to me about Pluvicto, just to let me know that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992462/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

@ava11 My LH and FSH levels are as high as the lab can measure them, i.e....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473662/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after 1 year Orgovyx and Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 1:18pm

This is the heart of the matter for me. I had three months of Eligard then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110885/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Additional and very personal/individual feeling to share about ADT. As a PCa suffer, I worry about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027220/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

@glenninjb Congratulations, that is amazing and I appreciate your sharing. I will strongly consider hCG in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494769/

Discussion: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) alternative to T supplement

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 9:12am

I wrapped up 6 months on Orgovyx two months ago and 28 sessions of EBRT about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310383/

Discussion: Post-treatment update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

I m 66 years old . Had prostate cancer treated 15 years ago got treaded with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308905/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2025

I like this topic and replying to bump it to the top again. While this isn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907208/

Discussion: Best excercise to combat ADT therapy side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Not me I said to myself about panic and anxiety attacks. At least not for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205194/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced anxiety after starting hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

the only plus to this life event so far ( for me) has been I lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371858/

Discussion: Anybody finding that ADT has compromised their flexibilty?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

BTW My care team is really great a monitoring my blood work on 3 month intervals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355386/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Nubeqa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

As with any pharmaceuticals we take, individual responses can vary. (If you’ve read the possible contraindications...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326896/

Discussion: Why is the experience of negative SE’s of ADT so variable…or are they?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

Yes, I'm a reluctant member of the ADT fraternity club. There are so many unpleasant ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364285/

Discussion: Elevated liver enzymes following radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

1st, I am not a MD, and my Rad Onc prescribed 37 IMRT photon radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081085/

Discussion: PSA jumped from 2 to 2.4 after four years from treatment??

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

@jeffmarc Thanks so much for all that information. What is the name for hereditary, genetic test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522912/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 1:18am

Lupron and Eligard contain the same active ingredient - leuprolide, and are used to lower testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970595/

Discussion: Do ALL men get side effects from Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

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