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I quit ADT after being on it for one year. My urologist wanted me to stay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386797/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4 4:21pm

I've been on Orgovyx since February 2024--10 months. I added abiraterone after my RT in October....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197522/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

My Orgovyx experience was a bit different. My T was 600 before starting. Three months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312301/

Discussion: Testosterone Recovery after stopping orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 7:47am

Venlafaxine (Effexor) has been mentioned by members in the breast cancer group too for managing hot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185786/

Discussion: Dr Mark Scholz/PCRI

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Have 2 more months of Orgovyx -have gained about 7 pounds since Feb 1st; libido down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076763/

Discussion: Orgovyx and the timeline for return of normal testosterone level

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I think that is an excellent choice given your age, medical history. A few men in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194087/

Discussion: Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Everything @jeffmarc wrote, plus sometimes they start you on the ARSI right from the beginning, paired...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294487/

Discussion: Taking Orgovyx long term

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1 5:15pm

What was your Gleason score? You and @bigtoe both had 5 proton treatments at Mayo Rochester....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321931/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 6:59pm

Yes, you proceed and probably with ADT as well. My situation and scores are almost identical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136146/

Discussion: Input on PSA rise 3 yrs Post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Thanks for the video link. My medical oncologist thinks 24-30 months will be the limit of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959317/

Discussion: Anyone take a Treatment Holiday? Intermittent use of ADT (hormone Tx)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

My husband had Proton therapy 6 years ago for prostate cancer. Had no problems with it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373360/

Discussion: Is anyone going with hormone therapy alone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 9:59am

I have been on ORGOVYX 2 months- went from PSA of over 50 to PSA of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393049/

Discussion: How fast does Orgovyx work to reduce PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 23 hours ago

I had 4 + 3 = 7 and 7.1 PSA and wanted no part of RP....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340284/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 9:49am

Firmagon is fine for getting your first shot of ADT. Getting it in your stomach over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386022/

Discussion: First PSA check after starting Firmagon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3 5:34pm

Orgovyx in Massachusetts is $2,839.00 for 30 pills. I was told my co pay will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184006/

Discussion: Stage 4 Prostate Cancer and Hormone Therapy quit working

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

If you haven't already discovered it, there's an excellent video detailing the LDR brachytherapy process on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163881/

Discussion: What to expect the day of low-dose Prostate Brachytherapy? Recovery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Hey Kette, your oncologist seems a bit stubborn considering all the positive comments from others concerning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193963/

Discussion: Anyone have Prostate Cancer Stage 4 with good results?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

They won't give me more than 30 days, but I haven't asked for travel purposes. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145227/

Discussion: Testosterone: Is everyone's level in the low numbers?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

josgen, my urologist only recommended Lupron for my ADT, but with a little research I discovered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991854/

Discussion: One month of Orgovyx completed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

Yes, my libido has fallen to zero with ADT. Orgovyx 6months, and 33x radiaton. Two years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209282/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 4:15pm

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