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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 think jimbol2 (above) is indeed an outlier. I am 80 years old and have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228380/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 8:39am

I was diagnosed at 58 in late 2023. I had a PSA 14.7, G 3+4=7, low-intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223658/

Discussion: Radiation vs surgery: What criteria did you use to choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 8:33am

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

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

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

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

The Orgovyx was not awful, but not a lot of fun, either - I'm glad to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261798/

Discussion: End of treatment (I hope)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 9:54am

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

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

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 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

At 74 I was advised that I had prostrate cancer, Gleason 9, CR, very high risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200306/

Discussion: Hormone therapy or surgery? Decipher Genomic score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Thanks for your post. I was 51 when diagnosed as well (Gleason 4+3=7). I am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169388/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

After the diagnosis, I received a 3-month Lupron injection, which caused hot flashes. (I still have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760920/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

Yes, we have uncanny similar situations, especially given the somewhat rare metastasis in only lung nodules....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261839/

Discussion: Is PSA rise inevitable after hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 10:24am

My Urologist was quite upset when another MD ordered a PSA that had a result of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024367/

Discussion: I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I can't speak to the pros and cons of switching from Degarelix to Orgovyx...but...when I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095606/

Discussion: Pros and cons from changing from Degeralix to Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

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