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Yes, with 4+3 Gleason and no matastesis, I had 4-3 month Lupron D injections ( Urologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370385/

Discussion: Is anyone going with hormone therapy alone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

@jeffmarc So why didn't my doctor put me on Casodex for two weeks to prevent testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463707/

Discussion: First blood test 3 months after initial ADT (Lupron) injection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

If you could get ADT soon it will stop your cancer from growing and can give...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313622/

Discussion: PSA test results, should I start my treatment sooner?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

I am 70, Started Casodex and Lupron over two months ago, and almost finished with 33...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148086/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

From what I've read and heard (I'm not a medical person) it is a very good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128037/

Discussion: How do you decide whether to take part in a study group?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

@northoftheborder Good choice. Regarding the testosterone surge (especially with a tumor near your spine), this testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481988/

Discussion: ADT injection: Benefits worth the toll it will take on my body?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 9:10am

I had Gleason score of 8's and 9 in January. I was put on casodex for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836107/

Discussion: Prostate cancer in large prostates

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

Hey @gbvetracer, your situation may be somewhat unique, we all respond a little differently to things,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120453/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

I have 3+4 6 less in 5 % in one core my urologist wants to operate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948467/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

70 y/o, started Casodex 8/1 and Lupron 8/12 then 33 rounds of radiation on 8/15. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141529/

Discussion: What helped me with hot flashes: What helped you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

It would be good to discuss that with your doctor, since we don't have access to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120186/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Because the cancer was outside the prostate, as well, I was told that radiation was my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751147/

Discussion: Low PSA Score with PCa Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

The beginning of my treatment was May 5, 2023, PSA around 120 the cancer completely surprised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018063/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

I was told I was getting Lupron for my ADT in December, but my HCP changed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814248/

Discussion: Lupron Depot: Weakness and instability side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Thanks for the info. It's interesting to me that the salvage radiation is recommended before the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489865/

Discussion: BCR, Eligard, and a long trip... what do you think?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 1:23pm

Yes, the ADT drugs work for your 4+5, Though you would think they would want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326011/

Discussion: PSMA PET results 6/6/25

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

I haven't heard of Casodex before. So many different treatments! I do a lot of research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840332/

Discussion: Living with metastic prostate cancer: Any positive stories to share?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Took Casodex and Lupron for three months, then Orgovyx for three more. Am now almost nine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340254/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

I had robotic prostatectomy 2006. GS6. Recurrence in 2016. HDT Lupron and Casodex for 6 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988837/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hi, keep up the exercises and if you can walk 30 minutes a day. I bless...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787223/

Discussion: Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Where do I go from here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022