Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 74

Yes, I would definitely encourage male friends and family to have their PSA checked. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041123/

Discussion: Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

I guess that depends upon how you define build...I'm on Orgovyx this go around for 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934229/

Discussion: No testosterone on Lupron, can I build muscle strength by working out?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

A hard no...I will do everything reasonable to not die of PCa. I tend to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164071/

Discussion: Confusing Messaging about Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

My RO waited 6 mos post salvage radiation for my 1st PSA test. 37 IMRT treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137630/

Discussion: PSA (0.32) after salvage radiation unchanged from PSA before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Radiation is whole prostate, so reducing the size of the tumor isn't as helpful as with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037380/

Discussion: On Orgovyx and abiraterone: Radiation with or after ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Finally a fellow sufferer with my exact drug mix! I have been on zytiga/orgovyx/prednisone since march....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963124/

Discussion: Zytiga and Orgovyx: What helps side effects, fatigue and disinterest?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I was on ADT for six months and it was strongly implied that because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262926/

Discussion: Is exercise with ADT the Secret Sauce?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 6:08pm

Yes, conundrum. My understanding is that there can be an initial flare of testosterone when beginning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236031/

Discussion: Which ADT medication is best?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 12:21pm

I'm with you on the weight. I'm pretty diligent and have actually lost a couple pounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239247/

Discussion: Starting Orgovyx - how long for side effects to occur?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 1:18pm

Congratulations on finishing your treatment. Mine was similar to yours: SBRT and six months of ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262370/

Discussion: End of treatment (I hope)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 6:40am

This is all helpful and inspiring. Just started with no side effects to announce and staying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236043/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 12:35pm

We had Extra, the top plan. The lower cost plans cover the same 50% on Tier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087730/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Letting the group know your PSA history can help the group respond better. There are newer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890635/

Discussion: Choline C11 PET scan: Anyone had it? Is it useful?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

To @jeanadair123 All of the ADT Products affect people in pretty much the same way. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327658/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 10:43am

Insurance can be a real problem when it comes to a PSMA. It took almost 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259972/

Discussion: How long did you wait for PSMA scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 12:13am

ADT does effect bone density . I'm on ADT (Lupron now Orgovyx) and have discovered that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273187/

Discussion: Orgovyx as lifelong treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 9:44am

I never got hot flashes from Orgovyx at all but got chills instead and those continued...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272280/

Discussion: Are there withdrawl symptoms immediately after stopping Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 7:23am

@gshep My SBRT treatment is probably ahead of yours. Mine is from April 9 to 21....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275847/

Discussion: SBRT treatment: Any tips about food, drink, supplements?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 4:34pm

I understand that — if it ain't broke, why try to fix it? Please don't take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144720/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

1st, I am not a MD, and my Rad Onc prescribed 37 IMRT photon radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081085/

Discussion: PSA jumped from 2 to 2.4 after four years from treatment??

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024