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My testosterone levels were below minimum threshold for a few years before the cancer was detected....

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Discussion: The paradox of testosterone and ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

The estrogen patch is a replacement for ADT. The patch trial just completed and discusses how...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 7:57pm

I'm the op and here's what I don't understand about Testosterone. I know there are risks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188215/

Discussion: Testosterone replacement after radiation and Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Orgovyx is pills rather than an injection. The main chronic side effects are the same (low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262861/

Discussion: Is PSA rise inevitable after hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 4:16pm

So my testosterone went down to .5 and PSA from 26.7 to 6.7. Yes, it went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277320/

Discussion: The paradox of testosterone and ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Lupron killed my body's ability to produce testosterone. After about 18 months post Lupron my testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776554/

Discussion: Testosterone “Supplements” After RT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

You are incorrect. Testosterone is the major androgen for men. The function of ADT (literally Androgen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119856/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Yes. Parnoid! It’s only testosterone! It could be the sample got contaminated. That test really has...

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Discussion: Am I being paranoid?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 11:57am

It is my understanding from my oncologist that Lupron(And Orgovyx) works differently than Nubeqa And you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249204/

Discussion: Switching from Lupron to Orgovyx.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 7:42am

@komurph, I suspect the answer is "it depends" and the "everyone is different". Here are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016232/

Discussion: How long after Lupron will testosterone level return to normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Over time it causes the same issues as Lupron. Since it’s purposes to eliminate your testosterone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235529/

Discussion: Typical Treatment Option Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:27pm

It can depend On your age. It shouldn’t take more than a few months to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253473/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 5:34pm

Do not take testosterone for any reason. Prostate cancer eats testosterone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086178/

Discussion: "Stages" of cancer? Testosterone? Are these important?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

One thing to check is to make sure your insurance company is onboard with using Pluvicto...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278369/

Discussion: At what point do you start Pluvicto?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 18 hours ago

Forget sex Testosterone is the fertilizer of Prostate cancer Get on Zolodex injections to get PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757351/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

Testosterone feeds prostate cancer. Many of the drugs used to fight prostate cancer are designed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147580/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Question for you guys. When measuring testosterone levels isn’t FREE TESTOSTERONE more significant than total T?

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Discussion: T and PSA levels 6 month post SBRT and 1 month post Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Only a little testosterone is necessary to feed prostate cancer. 299 is a lot for doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237719/

Discussion: Do testosterone levels affect side effects or efficacy of ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 4:00pm

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

I had a testosterone check on my own on Jan 18, 2021. It was 12. My...

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Discussion: Testosterone check after Radiation and lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2021

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