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ADT and Open Heart surgery
My husband has been advised to have open heart surgery, for valve replacement and aortic root aneurysm graft. It is recommended to be done within...
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...
ADT or SRT first after BCR
I had my RALP a year ago. So far using standard PSA tests my results were all less than 0.1, however if this changes for...
How to decide what next for ADT?
My husband had a prostatectomy in 2016 when PSA was 22. Gleason score 7 (4+3). Cancer was autopsied as mildly aggressive. Residual afterwards was PSA...
Post SBRT and ADT PSA Results
Quick update here, had labs today, see RO Wednesday. At diagnosis about a year ago, 68 year old, PSA 7.4, one 4+3, one 3+3, Decipher...
IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?
Gleason 4+3, PSA 7.6. Had RAP 9/27/23. First 3 month PSA test was < .01. Six month PSA test showed .o2. Doctors want to start...
Treatment options: radiation without ADT?
Researching treatment options.79 yr old, sexually active, good healthGleason 4+3, PSA 12.91 (tripled within last yr), Testosterone 435, PSMA PetScan No metastases, Decipher .95Radiation oncologist...
Adverse effects of ADT for aggressive tumors
Quick question - it’s been nagging me for a while and would appreciate any insight. In my case, I have a PSA reading of 25,...
ADT/ARI treatment - 1 month in
mCSPC - Gleason 9 (5+4) - lymph and bone metastasis. Treatment plan is ADT/ARI (Orgovyx/Nubequa) for 3-4 months then IMRT x 20. First blood work...
How Much Exercise during ADT?
I'm in my 8th month (of 24 planned) of Orgovyx and and three months past 44 weekday radiation treatments. Fatigue is a huge issue, and...
My ADT Story, Feedback Appreciated
New here. First post. I was diagnosed in Nov 2021. Gleason 9 and Decipher score also very high. Had surgery/prostate removed in Jan 2022. Had...
Cannabis as adjunct aid for ADT Side effects?
Cannabis is legal here in Canada.I’ve heard much about CBD and THC possibly helping in dealing with ADT side effects.I have a prescription for medical...
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...
Anyone taking venlafaxine for ADT night sweats?
comments on venlafaxine for ADT night sweats?
ADT and raised blood pressure anyone?
I am routinely on medication ( daily Bisoprolol ( beta -blocker ) for mild hypertension, but two months in from my first ADT jab (...
ADT before surgery: Good idea?
I have been working with 3 COE’s . I have decided on surgery. 62 yrs G9, non metastatic, localized PC. PSMA pet 2/10th. Surgery 3/26....
ADT through a Urologist with an interest or an Oncologist?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adt-through-a-urologist-with-an-interest-or-an-oncologist/
Do Medical Oncologist even treat prostate cancer? My Oncology Surgeon's bio states he has an interest in oncology. Is there a significant difference between a...
Who is a good candidate for Intermittent ADT?
Who is a good candidate to take a holiday from ORGOVYX until psa start rising and then go back to taking ORGOVYX again?Is it only...
Gleason 9: ADT before radiation
I have been on active surveillance since 2016. PSA jumped from 6 to 10 and biopsy Gleason 9. Doc ordered Luperon and radiation. Does it...
Apa-RP Study: ADT + Apalutamide (Erleada)
We all spend considerable time and effort looking at pCA information. One of the studies that keeps rising to the surface, for me, is this...
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