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Should you start ADT after radiation treatment or not?
AI is helping to answer one of the most difficult decisions a man faces after choosing radiation treatment for his PCa. Do I need to...
Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation
Since finishing radiation treatment two months ago, I've been completely unable to have an orgasm. I'm on Orgovyx for 2 more months, but still have...
PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned
Psa fluctuated from 0.003 ng/ml to 0.02 ng/ml within an interval of three months. Is it a matter of concern. Appreciate any help in this...
3rd time around. Now stage IVb: What are my treatment options?
In april of 2023 found that PC returned and has metastasized in pelvic area lymph nodes. In 2016 was diagnosed with PC gleason 4+4. Prostectomy...
PET Scan Results in
IMHO, this is the best news possible! I haven't talked to my Doc yet, but to me, it sounds good. Results Impression 1. Intense PSMA...
What was your PSA after salavage radiation therapy and ADT?
Curious what psa readings after having SRT with 6 months Lupron???. Anyone share some numbers please.
Does age influence choice of radiation + ADT over srugery?
Age 77, cribriform 4+3 Gleason score, grade 4, PSA 4.3, Pet Scan no spread, Genetic Test, low risk. 16 core biopsy 4 positive. Would prefer...
ADT how long post Radical Prostatectomy & Radiation Therapy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-radical-prostatectomy-and-adjuvant-radiation-therapy/
I'd like to know how long men have been on Lupron after a radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation. I've been told that I should be...
PSA up at the 3 month point. Looking for guidance
Ok. So trying to get my brain wrapped around expectations for my Dr appt on Tuesday 12/17.I’d like to hear from people who had radiation...
Should I have radiation therapy?
I am stage 4, diagnosed August 2024. Metastasis to right pelvic lymph node and both sides of pelvis. Had minimum symptoms prior: some random pain...
Diet after Radiation treatment and on ORGOVYX or other ADT drugs
What is a good diet to follow while we are on ORGOVIX or other ADT drugs. Myself, I was mostly vegan( Fish occasionally), but now...
After recurrence, what else besides radiation and 6 month Orgyvx (ADT)
I had RP in July 2013 with Gleason 9 at 53 years of age. Since then my PSA was always <.1 until Nov 2021 it...
How accurate are the PSA Tests?
I posted earlier that after 2+ years post surgery, my PSA had been undetectable < .006 on all my tests. Then my test 2 weeks...
Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
I have perused comments in these discussion areas and thought I'd reach out for thoughts on the decision of prostatectomy vs radiation therapy. Thank you...
One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.
A year ago I had my prostatectomy- Gleason 8, age 71. Path report indicated ECE, but surgeon removed lymph nodes, seminal vesicles and bundled nerves....
ADT and Castrate Resistance
Diagnosed Nov 2021. Gleason 9, Decipher .99, stage 4a (spread to seminal vesticles and 1 of 12 lymph nodes tested). I had prostatectomy in January...
Alterra AI s Decipher testing
The Alterra AI pathology report showed that I do not need ADT before starting radiation. Is the Decipher test necessary, too?
ADT as a stand alone treatment
Was wondering if ADT is ever administered without radiation? I've read a lot about the two being used together, but no where have I seen...
urologist and radiation oncologist aren't on the same page
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/urologist-and-radiation-oncologist-arent-on-the-same-page/
Urologist: There's a bit of cancer still there in the prostate, but all I need to do is to stay on ADT for the rest...
Stopping ADT Scared and Anxiety Update
I met with my urologist/surgeon this morning. We discussed both him and my oncologist recommending that I stop ADT (Orgovyx). Prostectomy+ Seminal vesticals+7 lymph nodes...
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