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Started Orgovyx last October 2024. PSA is down from 5.5 to .1 after 6 months months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309827/

Discussion: Abiraterone alone for HT ADT therapy for PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21 5:59pm

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

@jeffmarc Your post on foods to avoid during radiation is very helpful. I planned to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299332/

Discussion: Which foods should be avoided during proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7 6:16pm

I exercised 3 hours a day while on six months of ADT but the mental effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327166/

Discussion: Why is the experience of negative SE’s of ADT so variable…or are they?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 2:51pm

I'm not sure if your onco is saying there are no studies on Orgovyx+abiraterone, or Lupron+abiraterone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110914/

Discussion: Orgovyx and Zytiga combined

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Somewhat surprised by your radiologist's perspective... Not sure why he says it requires "closer medical management..."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612431/

Discussion: Hot Flashes and Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2021

I'm 60 and had pretty much the same diagnosis as you. I did SBRT (accelerated RT)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197858/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

There are various data in literature that discuss those with a PSA response to undetectable in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317697/

Discussion: 4 Weeks on Orgovyx and PSA Undectable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 7:10am

I had a RP at UCSF in 2008. My Gleason was 4+4 at the time. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151850/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

@chamblee54 My Gleason scores were similar to yours. I also saw multiple ROs and Urologists. Eventually,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025992/

Discussion: Brachytherapy , but they came across a Stricture and cancelled

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

The rule about “every month of treatment it takes to recover your testosterone” is due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260259/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 10:58am

Two biopsies for me - no big deal. After bloodwork for a routine physical in March,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252387/

Discussion: How many biopsies?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 9:13am

It's been about 18 months since 34 rounds of SBRT 6 months post RRP 3/25/21. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855726/

Discussion: What are the common side effects after salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

At the suggestion of my urologist, no removal of the prostate was suggested. I started taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160609/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

I (G7, 4+3 (some risk factors), Decipher Intermediate, PET negative) was scheduled for a nearly identical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152240/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

My story is familiar to some on this forum. It is my experience, given the heterogeneity...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200932/

Discussion: Orgovyx Holiday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

hmm...My urologist doesn’t give me much feedback and just says “stay on the Luperon forever” Does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196350/

Discussion: How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

My first question when I read posts like yours is to ask how many years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322894/

Discussion: Don’t know what I don’t know…diagnosed 5/13/25

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 10:30am

Almost the same, except the timing. Mine returned after ~3 years., but at low levels (...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345762/

Discussion: PSA detectable 18 mos after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11 10:08am

I think that your prognosis is good. I had surgery at age 72 and Salvage Treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351410/

Discussion: Being treated for Gleason 9

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 5:46am

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