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My husband is 74, was diagnosed stage 3a prostate cancer, had radical prostatectomy in December 13,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623461/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2021

Hi marlow2, I’ve taken the Lupron shots every 3 months for 2-1/4 years. Currently on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013791/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 12:55pm

Donald, at 74 and Gleason 9 CR aggressive I also had RP and then 13 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916214/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

Cost is a big concern with Orgovyx for most people. I was very fortunate in that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111047/

Discussion: Orgovyx and Zytiga combined

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 12:08pm

Would be helpful to know age on these posts. I am 83, got diagnosis last fall....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828092/

Discussion: Metastic prostate Cancer Survivors - longevity and quality of life

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2023

I just completed ADT and Erleada for 6 months then RP then 6 more months of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799693/

Discussion: Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

I can't recall any stiffness as a result of the Eligard. I got my one (and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874561/

Discussion: Severe stiffness in fingers after starting Eligard.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

You are so correct. At 75 they said RT/ADT would suffice. Prostatectomy would result in same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068242/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15 8:24am

I will hopefully be going on ADT retirement (as opposed to vacay) in August when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099212/

Discussion: T and PSA levels 6 month post SBRT and 1 month post Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:39pm

@thierryb1959 I only took 4 months of Orgovyx that completed 23 January. However, I'm still about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110907/

Discussion: Skin rash & swelling of belly

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 8:41am

This is so strange. About a decade ago I was rubbing androgel into my body on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787266/

Discussion: Why isn't hormone therapy used in all prostate cancers?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

I'm 73 and I had a PSA of 11+ before Mayo found the location of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677378/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

I was on lupron and Erleada for 13 months and that started 30 months ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015379/

Discussion: Lupron: Anyone have muscle weakness and severe leg pain?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 9:36pm

I’ve had the same experience as retireddoc. Two years on Lupron/Eligard (3 month shots) along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117982/

Discussion: Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4 9:47pm

As a GmRH antagonist, the cardiac profile of Orgovyx is superior to that of the agonists....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739823/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Thanks for posting this video. It is one that men facing treatment should see. One question...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768475/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

Just an update from my Oct. 6, 2020 post. All needed to go around corners to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324482/

Discussion: Testosterone check after Radiation and lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2021

My oncologist is retired and was a no show at half of my appointments. I live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904784/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

As mentioned above, the balance problem could be a low B12 level. Our B12 absorption becomes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983898/

Discussion: Inoperable prostate cancer for 5 yrs: Low energy and worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Had close to 3 years Lupron concurennt with 45 days of radiation. PSA start was 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122758/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 10:23am

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