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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2024
PSA remains after treatment (surgery, Eligard and radiation)
Post prostatectomy 90days PSA 0.331 Started Eligard 30 days post PSA 0.059 39 salvage radiation 2 weeks post PSA 0.024 Is Eligard not working ?...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 5, 2023
Urologist only offers Degarelix or Eligard, so what....
Urologist only offers Degarelix or Eligard, so what am I missing that she's convinced these injectables are the only way to go for recurrent PC...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2024
Anyone notice hoarseness in the voice while on Eligard or Lupron?
Anyone ever notice hoarseness in the voice while on Eligard or Lupron? More raspy?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2024
Blood Pressure Spike: Anyone experience this after Eligard or Lupron?
I have high blood pressure that is very well controlled with medication. About three weeks ago I had my first Eligard shot in anticipation of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 23 9:58pm
Great results with Zytiga and Eligard want to put off radiation.
I was diagnosed with regional metastatic PC last summer, was put on Zytiga for 6 months and I am still on Eligard. PSA has been
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 26, 2023
Side Effects from Eligard-Erleada Therapy as a Function of Time
I started Eligard six weeks ago and Erleada yesterday. To date no side effects but short time interval for certain. I would appreciate the experience...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 18, 2024
Prostate Cancer, Stage 4, spine & pelvis, Eligard, now abiraterone
Hi, as the topic says, I am Stage 4, they started me on Elegard and less than 3 months later they want me to start...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 5, 2024
Eligard - 1 mo. , 3 mo., 6 months: any difference in side effects?
I have read on another forum (Inspire) that the side effects of Lupron Depot are easier to take with the shorter durations. I'm scheduled for...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2023
How long do the hot flashes last? Another 3 month Eligard shot today
Hello all. I have completed my 5 1/2 weeks of EBRT for intermediate risk prostate cancer and had first injection of Eligard 3 months ago....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 30, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 18, 2024
Question whether to add Abiraterone to treatment or not?
After a recent visit my Oncologist 'thought' I could add Abiraterone to my Eligard injections and upcoming radiation treatments. I have Gleason 9, Cribriform and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 29 11:15am
Anyone had a knee replacement while on ADT?
Has anyone been denied knee replacement surgery because they are on eligard ADT?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 29 11:45am
ADT Side Effects: Anyone had increased shortness of breath at rest?
Has anyone had increased shortness of breath (dyspnea) at rest when taking Casodex and/or the Eligard injection?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 18 11:30am
Brachytherapy AFTER failed radiation?
That's what my oncologist wants to try. Has anyone heard of this strategy? 5 years ago: PSA of 28, Gleason 9, radiation + 3 years...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 11:01am
Low white blood cell count: Can cancer treatment cause leukopenia?
Can Lupron/Eligard and radiation for prostate cancer cause leukopenia? My WBC is now 2.5. My lymphocytes are just 290.
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 13, 2022
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 20, 2024
What PSA to expect after radiation and ADT?
I am 6 months post Eligard treatments. My PSA rose from undetectable to .07 Is that a good result?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 14, 2024
Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones
4 months ago diagnosed with Prostate Cancer that has Metasized into Bones. So far, just getting Hormone Treatment...Eligard and Erleada....Feeling so tired...Is this normal? Is...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 19 3:10pm