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Any tips on reducing number of Hot flashes after ADT
Had ADT over a month ago. Start having Hot Flashes after two weeks. It is mild and usually lasted for only a few minutes. Having...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 2023
Lupron generated hot flashes: Any tips on how to manage them?
Nearing completion of 18 months lupron hormone treatment along with EBR. Side effects so far manageable but intense hot flashes along with severe and deep...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 5, 2023
So tired of hot flashes, side effects! Considering stopping treatment
I am so tired of hot flashes, etc. I stopped everything but Lupron but am considering stopping as well.Stage 4b prostate cancer. I think I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 17, 2025
Withdrawal from orgovyx: How long will fatigue and hot flashes last?
Having hot flashes and fatigue 2 weeks after stopping orgovyx. Is this to be expected and for how long?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2024
Warmth in back? Not hot flashes...I had those, after Lupron shot
I was treated with IMRT from Oct-Dec 2019 for prostate cancer contained within----no spread. Had one Lupron shot (to last 6 months---tho I am aware...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 18, 2020
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: Dec 6, 2025
Are my partner's Hormone therapy side effects affecting me?
My husband is receiving hormone therapy for stage 4 prostate cancer. I am now experiencing hot flashes. It's not menopause, I went through that 2...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2025
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: Mar 7 8:27pm
Anyone else on Megace (Megestrol)?
I guess I'm just cranky and hard to please. I'm on ADT, so the Megace is to stop the hot flashes. It's working. But the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 22, 2025
Hot flushes and the vagus nerve
Has anyone had any luck using vagal maneuvers to manage hot flushes while on ADT? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagal_maneuver The huge vagus nerve is involved when people go...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 24, 2024
How long after stopping Orgovyx did you notice a difference?
I just got off Orgovyx . One of the benefits of Orgovyx is supposed to be quicker testosterone recovery. How long can I expect the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 18 6:08pm
Relugolix and Sleep
Hello All: I have been on this drug for over two months. Tests indicated I went from a .93 PSA to a PSA of <...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2024
Orgovyx done. What to expect?
I have been off Orgovyx for 7 days. Having increased number of hot flashes and still having leg pain at night. Libido still gone. Anyone...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 13, 2025
Recovery from Orgovyx?
I took orgovyx for about 1 year. Had 28 IBRT treatments for Gleason 6-7 prostate cancer. While on orgovyx my PSA was undetectable. I have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 1 12:08pm
Lupron side effects a year after one injection
I’m experiencing whole body hot flashes a full year after receiving a Lupron 6 ( supposedly) month shot a year ago this past August ,about...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2025
Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?
Starting 40 treatments mapping appointment next Monday.. just curious what diet restrictions and other requirements are typical? Currently on 2nd month ADT some mild fatigue...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2025
Does anyone take gummies or edibles to manage going through radiation?
Lupron shot was 3 weeks ago (Hello, hot flashes). Simulation is 3 weeks from now, with radiation starting a week later. My sister-in-law suggested I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 8, 2025
How did you manage mood swings while on Lupron or other ADT?
My husband has been getting Lupron injections ev 3 months and is about 16 months in. As expected has hot flashes but is most troubled...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 27 7:06am
Alternate ADT drug shaking things up: Estrogen?
At my latest appointment with the oncologist who is managing my care during my 2 year ADT sentence, he said the prostate cancer specialists at...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 4 3:38pm
Cancer free at Day 603
Got results of my first blood test after surgery in 2024, hormones in 2025 and 39 radiation sessions that ended in February. Undetectable. It feels...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago