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The testosterone recovery time varies widely with the individual and the longer you are on ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735217/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

Absolutely, do whatever it takes. So far I haven't decreased but I reserve the right to....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225341/

Discussion: Lifting weights while on ADT: hitting a wall?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 9:39am

Jeff, I think we are in agreement in this. Estradiol IS ADT and will lower Scott’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261882/

Discussion: Estrogen patches: Anyone used an estrogen patch post-ADT? Helpful?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 11:03am

I was diagnosed at age 74 with a PSA of 7.7. After the MRI and biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822234/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

@rkj2019, you may be interested in these related discussions: - Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) bc of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216015/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 8:03pm

There's really little reason for most people to still be going through the discomfort of ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263622/

Discussion: Is PSA rise inevitable after hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 4:14pm

Just a quick question, did you do the SRT on it's own without any ADT? .and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766002/

Discussion: What was your PSA after salavage radiation therapy and ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I rang that bell in 3/2023. Started ADT. 25 months later, I stop ADT if my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214475/

Discussion: 25 Fractions IMRT PROSTATE RADIATION Completed Yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 2:27pm

ADT leads to the death of prostate cancer cells. "Androgen withdrawal triggers the programmed cell death...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931348/

Discussion: How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

I, too, have had low blood counts after radiation in conjunction with ADT after RP. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211519/

Discussion: Did prostate cancer treatment lower your white cell blood count?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 4:36pm

I am not a doctor. Here are the latest numbers from NCCN directly https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/prostate.pdf Just some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250531/

Discussion: PSA Nadir main deciding factor when one can start on Intermittent ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 5:47pm

hanscasteels, you might be interested in this https://www.nature.com/articles/s41391-024-00848-6. While prostate cancer specialists might not have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187965/

Discussion: Blood sugar levels, GLP-1 agonists, weight gain and cancer cell growth

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

I had a PSA of 4.63, two cores with Gleason 3+4, and a Decipher score of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070062/

Discussion: My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Thank you -- that's very interesting. All of the references I can find for CLTA-4 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956022/

Discussion: Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I've used Temazepam for sleep for years. Still working great on ADT.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221301/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 10:43am

Ah, you're right. I was focusing too much on "IELT". But also note the wording of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132206/

Discussion: Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Which ADT drug?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824370/

Discussion: ADT and effect on kidneys ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Are you continuing on ADT?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758719/

Discussion: Detection and treatment of microscopic cancer cells

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2022

The side effects of ADT come from the drug shutting down your body's production of testosterone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874684/

Discussion: Testosterone replacement

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Thanks for this. I checked it out. Did you stop the ADT?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237024/

Discussion: Typical Treatment Option Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 5:21pm

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