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I believe Eligard is the same and I do receive those shots quarterly.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837026/

Discussion: Stage 4 metastasis prostate cancer: Anyone had Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I am sorry, Eligard is the ADT I receive ever 3 months.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006153/

Discussion: Anyone Stage 4 and Castrate Sensitive for more than 5 years

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

After eligard injection psa has gone down fron 12 to 7

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994318/

Discussion: Lupron treatment and Fatigue...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

66years 4.3 3months 5.3 4months 6.2 Prostatectomy Gleason 9 Biopsy shows contained 6week PSA <0.1 3month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763301/

Discussion: What was your initial PSA number when diagnosed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

Wow 300 psa I thought mine was high at 59. I was started on nubeqa and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527006/

Discussion: Starting ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 6:52pm

Lupron and Eligard both elevate blood sugars. That is why is important to stay away from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967993/

Discussion: Eligard wears off at end of 4 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

What was your husbands PSA at diagnosis and what is it now? Is he responding to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057355/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Nubeqa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

@vircet Same exact thing here. Eligard then radiation 2-3 weeks after.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414542/

Discussion: Biden undergoing radiation along with hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

@rxharleydude Yes eligard is like a mild bee bite and there is orgovix. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421300/

Discussion: Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Gleason 9 RP, post 8week PSA < 0.1 90 day PSA O.2 PET PSMA clean Per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883420/

Discussion: Concerned procrastinating will affect future prognosis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Stage 4 with lymph and bone mets, Gleason 9 diagnosed at age 74. Started Digarelix injections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351673/

Discussion: How long does your oncologist have you on ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

There are many types of Leuprolides - Lupron, Eligard, Prostap, Camcevi, and Lucrin. > Eligard is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359583/

Discussion: Where to take Leuprolide infusion? Arm or stomach?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2025

I used to pant occasionally, while on abiraterone. I could be standing watching something and all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257237/

Discussion: ADT Side Effects: Anyone had increased shortness of breath at rest?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Eligard is basically Lupron. The 6 may indicate a six-month shot, as it comes in several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172181/

Discussion: Stage 4 Prostate Cancer and Hormone Therapy quit working

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

I have been on Lupron/Eligard for 3.25 years. I have not experienced pain in my extremities.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711790/

Discussion: I have a question to those of us using Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2022

Thanks for reaching out. Currently on Eligard, post radical prostatectomy and 39 radiation treatments.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842286/

Discussion: Muscle loss and muscle building

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

@ken1969 Yes, Leuprolide is the active ingredient in Lupron (as well as in the ADTs Eligard,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499554/

Discussion: Prostatitis after Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 1:02pm

Had 5treatment SBRT and 1 eligard injection.Last treatment 1/5/24.Minimal adverse effects.Mostly frequent nightly urination.Still having hot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029373/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

@jeffmarc I've been on Eligard shots every six months plus daily Abiraterone and prednisone, and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525490/

Discussion: ADT Side Effects: Anyone had increased shortness of breath at rest?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 4:19pm

@climateguy Thanks for sharing. I year vs 2 years of ADT is interesting. My doc says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531613/

Discussion: Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 4:11pm

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