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I've received three Eligard injections, the last one was two weeks ago. About a month after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888697/

Discussion: Further Treatment: Wondering about stopping hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

the lupron is a continuous affair I have done it for about one and 3/4 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009565/

Discussion: How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I have been on Orgovyx for 44 days...my sentence is 6 months. I am a small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998966/

Discussion: Difficulty with androgen deprivation (ADT): what helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

@philipsnowdon said FACT. Every man needs a sufficient amount of TESTOSTERONE to maintain a normal level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188759/

Discussion: Testosterone replacement after radiation and Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

There are side effects. Everyone is different. I had tried Orgovyx in July 2022 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053470/

Discussion: ADT. Afraid of it

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I'm 64 now, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 (with 4+3) 7 gleason score....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134661/

Discussion: Rebuilding muscle mass post-Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

My situation is very similar to "hbp's". Almost 77. RARP 01/2022 then ADT (Lupron) and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944675/

Discussion: Eligard With ERBT or Not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

My case study is amazingly similar; i.e. Gleason 9, Orgovyx nearing 9 months, 5 weeks/ 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246643/

Discussion: Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:30pm

I recently switched to Orgovyx after being on Lupron for 7 months. I experienced all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240010/

Discussion: Starting Orgovyx - how long for side effects to occur?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 1:45pm

Ive been on Hormonal Arbityherone pills for about 4 months and the 3 monthly hormone injection....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875581/

Discussion: Weight gain: How do you control weight gain on hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Well, that may vary, though we know "faster" than Lupron.,,! My experience after 12 months of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188913/

Discussion: Withdrawal from orgovyx: How long will fatigue and hot flashes last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

I had Bracytherapy and 26 sessions of radiation 13 years ago. 18 months ago psa started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817983/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

I am 79years old and have had stage iv prostate cancer for about three years. Part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782265/

Discussion: Eligard - 1 mo. , 3 mo., 6 months: any difference in side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

I began your journey with Eligard and radiation about a year ago in October 2022. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965159/

Discussion: Eligard and radiation: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

@irishpat70, I can totally understand your and your husband's concern about having to choose treatment. Shouldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594884/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

I was diagnosed in 2010 Gleason 3+4. Had surgery and they found it to be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140374/

Discussion: PET/PSMA / Decipher test results back (0.69). Radiation/hormone now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Your question raises an interesting question...First, my clinical history (see attached). After finishing triplet therapy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115012/

Discussion: Testosterone levels are rising after cessation of ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I'm 59 and about half way through a six month course of Eligard, as I await...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057830/

Discussion: Protein intake and ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Hello Todcha, I had my Proton treatments done at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030637/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I can only relate my experience. When I was on Lupron from Jan 17-May 18, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037551/

Discussion: Reversal of penile shortening after stopping Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024