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Degarelix is The worst way to get ADT. The doctor has to give you a shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260715/

Discussion: Got some answers for stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 9:33pm

Hey Bro, what jeffmarc said says it all. You should be on ADT to slow it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239984/

Discussion: Chemotherapy ...Scared

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 1:21pm

Well, if you go that route may I suggest a younger RO - early 40’s or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246615/

Discussion: Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 11:55am

I had 25 sessions of radiation as well as starting Lupron (monthly shots). Very little info...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267144/

Discussion: Side effects three days post prostate radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 9:58am

90 days after RP, my PSA was "persistent" at .19 (repeated 30 days later at .18)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180653/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy PSA

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

While on Zytiga my blood pressure increased so much I ended up on three different pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168813/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I personally wouldn't pay much attention to the unproven supplements, unless you have too much money...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158054/

Discussion: Testosterone recovery after ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

I started on Firmagon (Degarelix) in 2021 because I was in a precarious situation after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172645/

Discussion: Stage 4 Prostate Cancer and Hormone Therapy quit working

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

newtothegroup, the anxiety about starting treatment is particularly usual. It can take some effort (and time)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198000/

Discussion: What should I do next?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

Salvage Treatment of radiation to the whole pelvic region and pelvic lymph nodes (WPRT) together with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090312/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

There are side effects. Everyone is different. I had tried Orgovyx in July 2022 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053470/

Discussion: ADT. Afraid of it

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Just about to turn 62, on Orgovyx for 14 mos out of a 2 year prescription...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908880/

Discussion: Best excercise to combat ADT therapy side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Seems like protocols have changed since my Prostatectomy in 2013 at 53 yo. I was referred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682567/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

Wow, which Sloan do you go to? I see Dr Barsky and his team in Commack....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142749/

Discussion: Is this normal on ADT? Body hair gone

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Whether to do a prostatectomy or Radiation could depend on whether or not the cancer has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202398/

Discussion: Compare side effects of abiraterone, firmagon and orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 11:15am

Well, SBRT to the lymph node identified in the imaging is an option. The medical community...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213749/

Discussion: SBRT left common iliac node

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 10:48am

The first part of your reply I, in turn, respect. But I believe that the ACS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059481/

Discussion: Small PSA Rise: What might be the cause?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Hello Steve, I also had a persistent PSA after having my prostate removed in March of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181201/

Discussion: Rapid Reccurance and Short Doubling Time after RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

The Orgovyx vice surgery, radiation or chemotherapy is mono vice doublet or triplet therapy. Mono therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960380/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Layman response: Lymph nodes are sampled, if possible, for evidence of PCa. If the PSMA pet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228351/

Discussion: Final Diagnosis after Radical Prostatectomy- Looking for suggestions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 8:11am

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