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How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?
This Monday I am getting my number 3 and last injection of 6 month duration Eligard/Lupron. This is after 39 Proton Beam sessions which began...
CT scan before radiation
Dr ordered a CT scan prior to Brachytherapy and IGMRT radiation. My partner has been on ADT meds for 3 months. Wanted to know how...
Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy
Recently diagnosed and now stuck in that frustrating "no man's land" between surgery and radiation therapy. Diagnosed after an increase in my PSA to 5.2...
Is this true?
I was starting to do a lot better but then I read that it can take 18 months to get my testosterone back to my...
A brief update to "Ready to throw in the towel"
Hi all.First, thank you all so much for responding to my previous post. I reread it as an impartial observer and thought "OMG this guy...
Alcohol and Risk of Reoccurence
I've had a couple reoccurrences and recently underwent spot radiation treatment with Dr. Davis at Mayo (under Dr. Kwon's care plan). My diet is generally...
Are you experiencing dry orgasm after prostate cancer treatments?
For me this is a very embarassing question and subject. I think MCC is a great place to ask.I have seen some past post but...
Sling (or other treatment/prodedure) for climaturia following RP
I had a RP just over 3 years ago for G9 and subsequently had triple therapy plus whole pelvic radiation for oligo metastatic disease. My...
Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?
Question: My urologist has presented the option of using the Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel between my prostate and rectum. It can be injected during the...
Did you Pause or Stop Radiation Therapy (EBRT)?
My wife convinced me to not go in today as she noticed that I was up, at least 15 times during the night, with a...
Has anyone else moved from Firmagon to Orgovyx?
I have stage 4 (oligometastatic) prostate cancer, and will be on ADT and androgen-reception inhibitors, basically, forever. I've been on monthly Firmagon (Degarelix) injections for...
Tracking Weight Trends for Better Weight Management
As someone trying to manage my health while navigating prostate cancer (PCa), I’ve found that tracking weight trends using a Wi-Fi scale connected to an...
Recurrent Cancer - conflict with numbers and scans
Quick Background: I had a RP completed in September 2016. Undetectable PSA 2 years after, but started creeping up. Made a 2x jump in mid...
Advice from the Trenches for New Members of this Cursed Club
So, you’ve just heard the words: prostate cancer. Welcome to the club no one wants to join — there’s no handshake, no jacket, and the...
Have you stopped then restarted taking Orgovyx? If so how was it.
I have an aggressive type of Prostate cancer. Over the past 36 months I have had RRP (post surgery PSA 0.37) then followed 6 months...
New (to me) PCRI Resource and 2022 review
Background: I had PBT therapy in early 2020; with a PSA of 8.3, and I did a 4 month course of ADT. When I was...
PSA Persistence after RP and Salvage Radiation
I have not seen much information on PSA Persistence post RRP and Salvage EBRT. I think most biochemical recurrences occur over an extended period of...
After Eligard success is "Triple" chemo advised?
I am 79 and had a radical prostatectomy July 24, 2024 with Gleason 9, all positive margins not able to be removed. Two PET scans...
Active Surveillance vs Radiation for Unfavorable Intermediate R. Grp.
I am 74 yr old, in relatively good health & weight, except I also deal with RA. and have recently been given a diagnosis of...
Back again ...
I just hit mid month 5 of 6 on Orgovyx today but got very depressing news from my sexual health doctor. My testes have atrophied...
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