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My understanding is that Casodex blocks testosterone from getting into cancer cells while drugs like Lupron...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120148/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

started orgovyx almost 3 weeks ago..initial fatigue with loading dose. Had some insomnia..going to the gym..but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117130/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I would think that is excellent. If your nadir was "undetectable" then recurrence would be indicated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061232/

Discussion: What PSA to expect after radiation and ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Thanks. I am not advocating taking an Orgovyx "break", rather the psychological boost knowing I ____could____...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014944/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

The first 4 months I was on Orgovyx I was getting one or two hot flashes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144741/

Discussion: Notifying work

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

@brian5837 I also credit my RO for putting me on Orgovyx. I was initially offered the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292815/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 1:52pm

1st, agree with Kevin and the others above. I have hope, and expectation of good results,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844406/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

FWIW, the sexual health doctor told me that what often happens is your T rebounds really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295473/

Discussion: Numbers After SRT/ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 7:01am

They'll just radiate the node. And you'll get a 1 after the N. I'm familiar with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284375/

Discussion: What do you do when one lymph node on PSMA is inconclusive ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 2:04am

I'm starting Orgovyx at the end of this month to replace Firmagon (after 2½ years). I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055388/

Discussion: Starting Orgovyx - any advice based on experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Orgovyx was covered under Tier 5 (25% copay) of my Part D Medicare drug plan, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974736/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I hope you continue to have success with Relugolix. I am five months in and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308667/

Discussion: Abiraterone alone for HT ADT therapy for PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20 12:51pm

I was 68, 4+3, high Decipher score, PSA 7.8, good PSMA-PET. I chose SBRT with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241929/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 7:16am

Hello, mspotter1956, 72 years old. Had my biopsy in June 2024: gleason 7 4+3 lesions in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157172/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

After completing nearly six months on Orgovyx, I am pleased to report that it has effectively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140500/

Discussion: Orgovyx extreme fatigue side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

ADT has been the worst part of my PCa trip-modal treatment by far. I had only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390925/

Discussion: Treatment options: radiation without ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I’m also in my forties and was very unexpectedly diagnosed a couple months ago. PSA was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383419/

Discussion: 44yr PSA180 Gleason9 non-metastatic. Surgery or Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 11:24am

You have not included the most important number, the Gleason score they came up with After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385156/

Discussion: Has anyone gone off hormone therapy (ADT) after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 2:40pm

I have had exactly what your doctor is recommending. Once the PSA hits .2 after a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173916/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation treatment followed by Xofigo for mets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Well, that depends... First there is the issue of financial toxicity associated with one's insurance. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237408/

Discussion: Which ADT medication is best?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:55am

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