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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?
It seems like a simple question, but finding a definitive answer is not so easy. My MO says yes - the combination of Orgovyx and...
Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) bc of ADT-prevention/experience
Hi, I will begin ADT (six-month dosage) plus Salvage Radiation Therapy (Prostate Bed Radiation) shortly due to recently detectible PSA and rising PSA after 6...
ADT and weight loss?
My husband's been on ADT, elegard injections for over a year and has not gained any weight. He's 5'11" and weighs 153. (His treatment was...
When to start ADT treatment of 4+3 score?
Hi, due to scheduling delays I won't be able to start SBRT (cyberknife) for my Gleason 4+3 multi-focal PC until September. My PSA jumped in...
Testosterone levels are rising after cessation of ADT
I am being treated for high risk prostate cancer . Completed radiation ,ADT AND Casadex for 2 years. I have NOT taken ADT or Casadex...
ADT Recovery: How long for testosterone levels to improve?
I was on Eligard for 6 months prior to and during salvage radiation treatment. Then I was on Orgovyx plus Abiraterone for 12 months. One...
Protein intake and ADT
One of the side effects of ADT is muscle loss. I start ADT on May 13. Shortly after I will receive 44 fractions of proton...
How long after radiation treatment did you repeat the PSMA/PET?
How long after radiation treatment did you repeat the PSMA/PET? Does anyone know how long to wait for the PET after ADT?Thanks
Husband not responding to ADT
My husband was diagnosed with aggressive and advanced prostate cancer in spring 2022. Started Orgovyx in July 2022, and did 25 radiation treatments. At appointment...
After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?
I finished radiation treatment (45 low dose treatments over 9 weeks). ADT shot was in mid-June. Any advice on next steps, what to expect over...
I want to learn more about ADT
I am an 83-year-old male who is in good health and had a radical prostatectomy on 9/22/2009. I had salvage radiation on 1/15/2012 and I'm...
Shortest term of ADT needed for G9, non metastatic PCA?
I’m 69 and been on Orgovyx and Zytiga for 5 weeks; and started my 40 radiation treatments a week ago. My side effects so far...
Has anyone tried the ArteraAI test?
Today I ran across a new test, developed using artificial intelligence, that gives data on chances of metastasis after radiation with and without short term...
Considering stopping Eligard after first injection and radiation.
My special friend is considering stopping ADT after the first injection (6 months) and radiation treatment. Has anyone made this decision, and what are the...
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