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Am I the only one who doesn't care about testosterone?
I'm just curious. None of my doctors ever brought it up. A few months ago I brought it up with my urologist (because many people...
Low baseline testostrone and overall survival after treatment
My husband has a baseline testosterone of 202. He started ADT and will be doing internal and external radiation for stage 4 A advanced regional...
Prostate Cancer Gleason 6 Group 1 + Hypogonadism
I recently was diagnosed with PC Gleason (3+3) 6 Group 1. I also have been on Testosterone Replacement Therapy for over 10 years. As soon...
How to interpret PSA
A little background. GS 8, stage pT3b. RP in September 21, SRT in Spring of 2024. 18 months ADT including 12 months of Abiraterone ending...
T and PSA levels 6 month post SBRT and 1 month post Orgovyx
Prior to any treatment my PSA was 7.8 and my testosterone was 517. After 9 days of Orgovyx my testosterone was 27.17 At six months...
What if this prevents cancer from becoming resistant?
I saw a thread about half-dose medications. Guys, what do you think about whether resistance can be avoided? Read below. Another option is to use...
PSA rising fast after SBRT
I am 65, Gleason 4+3, localized 2 tumors. PSA 6.7; Had SBRT (4 sessions, 9.5 gray each) in early August 2024. Minimal GI and GU...
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,...
Has anyone heard of or participated in a trial for Debio 4228-201
They are offering me a trial for this ADT to testosterone blocker it’s a trial for to get the correct dosage for the extended treatment...
Muscle loss and muscle building
Since starting my ADT treatments in February, I've been concerned about muscle loss due to the lowering of my testosterone. I'm not a body builder...
Post treatment update #3
Exactly 1 year since 45mg Lupron hormone therapy injection that was followed by 20 radiation sessions. 90 day post treatment PSA test showed no cancer...
3 Month post SBRT PSA
Hey all. Just got my PSA and testosterone three months post SBRT and in month 4 of Orgovyx. PSA is 0.09 ng/ml down from 7.8...
Lab result differences
File this under Good to Know (and WTH!).... I had labs for PSA and Testosterone done recently - results came back as follows: PSA =...
Penile Numbness after Prostate Cancer treatment: What can be done?
I had prostate cancer. I went through 18 weeks of radiation. Afterward I was placed on orgovyx. I am still able to have an erection...
PSA change from < .04 to < 0.1: Problem or no big deal?
My last PSA result on November 4, 2025 was < .04. Today the result was < 0.1 Should I be concerned or is it no...
Here’s an interesting article about Lupron prices going up
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/heres-an-interesting-article-about-lupron-prices-going-up/
This person was treated in the United States, but the cost of Lupron was over $35,000 and $38,000 for two injections in Chicago. https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/bill-of-the-month-shot-prostate-cancer-drug-testosterone/
Can a short term of taking Orgovyx cause leg pain and weight gain?
I have been on ADT Orgovyx just for four months and half but did not gain any weight while I was on the drug nor...
Lab tests
Has anyone encountered a lab making mistakes on the testosterone & PSA tests…..it was done at a different lab that we normally go to.
Lung metastasis: Curiosities from VATS to BATS
“Metastasis to the lung is present in more than 40% of men with metastatic prostate cancer (3); however, lung metastases without any bone or lymph...
Post RARP routine physical and blood work
To help with PSA anxiety my PCP thought it was best to test my PSA in their lab and test my Testosterone for levels after...
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