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Hybrid Approach to metastatic prostate cancer
Have one lymph node with cancer. Is there a good reason to not choose having the prostate surgically removed, recover, and then start oral treatments...
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...
ADT, Hot Flashes and Ashwagandha: Is it safe?
I have received 3, three-month Lupron shots and radiation therapy for Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer. After the final shot in June, my PSA was <...
ADT paradox study.
I found a recent study that challenges the established ADT dogma. I found that the study suggests that androgen levels might have a more nuanced...
I have been on Orgovyx for last two months.
I have been on Orgovyx for last two months and my testosterone is now < 50. But my PSA has not changed at all. Has...
Is sun exposure dangerous when you have prostate cancer?
Since my diagnosis, I've been trying to avoid sun exposure. My doctor said it's dangerous to travel to the southern regions.Is it true that sun...
Completed EBRT recently, first blood test readings done. Any advice?
I was a Gleason 9 when I began taking Orgovyx in September 2024. Testosterone was 825, PSA 6.0 Had 28 sessions of EBRT which concluded...
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...
Salvage radiation aftermath
Can anyone share their experience with salvage radiation/ADT after what was told to me as a very successful DaVinci surgery? I’m a 71 year old....
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...
Why is the experience of negative SE’s of ADT so variable…or are they?
Those of us who remain “treatment neophytes” are all about risk-reward, with heavy emphasis on zero risk. I’ve often wondered why some men seemingly breeze...
ADT, Brachytherapy, IMRT...done!
Just thought I'd share. Started this journey in spring 2024. Gleason 4+3. Decipher 0.78. PSMA scan negative outside of the prostate lesion. PSA 13.4 when...
Difficulty with androgen deprivation (ADT): what helps?
I am taking Eligard for a year now and gained 25 lbs and have depression and fatigue. I have a friend taking degarilix and he...
Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?
Finished 28 sessions of EBRT today, still taking Orgovyx. RO said he will schedule an appointment with him in about a month to determine what...
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...
First blood test 3 months after initial ADT (Lupron) injection
Am slated for my first blood test this week after initial ADT injection of Lupron in early Oct. . Doc's order indicates test for PSA,...
The Rx Coupon Game
While it's not quite The Squid Game, sometimes it seems equally corrupt. Prior to PCa, I don't recall ever paying for prescription drugs. Any drugs...
Stage 4 prostate cancer in my bones
I was on xtandi and presently on Relugulox My testosterone is staying low at 12, but my PSA continues to rise a point every three...
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) alternative to T supplement
"HCG" treatment for testosterone refers to Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone used to stimulate the body's own testosterone and sperm production.I had an interesting...
Bra or gynecomastia surgery?
I'm on a doublet protocol therapy (Lupron and Erleada) that has reduced my PSA to 0.0, and l'm very pleased with that. Predictably the loss...
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