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ADT for several months before Radical Prostatectomy
I’m working with two COE’s. 61yrs , excellent shape. One has suggested shrinking the prostate with ADT to gain better margins with surgery ( G9,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 3 8:39pm
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
Side effect of Radiation +ADT Orgovyx on Sexual function
Can anyone tell me if the combined treatement of radiation and ADT can cause some problem on the sexual function. If so, what to do...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 20 hours ago
High Luteinizing Hormone, Normal Testosterone after ADT
A year ago was my last Lupron/Eligard shot after 24 months. Three months ago I had my testosterone level checked, which had come back to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 23, 2022
Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?
So I am very early into my Proton Beam Therapy to treat my prostate cancer. My cancer was evaluated as "intermediate risk" -- with a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 2021
How long before relapse occurs or ADT fails?
There seems different studies/opinions regarding how long treatment of high risk PC last without surgery lasts. In cases with radiotherapy, or without, with chemo or...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2023
Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy
A 64 old with GS 4+3 T3B with a positive margin. Overall healthy. Urologist said it's high risk & aggressive. Had prostatectomy surgery in April...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
What is current norm for length of hormone therapy (ADT)?
Dignosed with Gleason 9 had 45 bouts of radiation and feeling well but want to get off Hormone therepy as as soon as medicaly appropreate....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 17, 2024
ADT/ ORGOVYX Day 45; Told Radiation Is Next
I was diagnosed with Sigmoid Colon Cancer 26 months ago. I had the resection. The colon cancer metastasized to my right lower lung, and 7...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2024
Best excercise to combat ADT therapy side effects?
it looks like walking is the winner with emphasis on some type of weight training. it also seems to align with just about anything that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 10 9:20am
Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron
Hello everyone. I am 70 years old and was diagnosed with PC about 2 and a half years ago, G9 with extra capsular extension but...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 1 9:23am
Anyone have descreased Immune system while on ADT?
I am wondering if anyone who had ADT is experiencing a low level of their immune system. My husband has been getting colds much often...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 12, 2024
Should you start ADT after radiation treatment or not?
AI is helping to answer one of the most difficult decisions a man faces after choosing radiation treatment for his PCa. Do I need to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 30, 2024
Post Polio Cold Intolerance and ADT hot flashes!?
Polio in 1953, post polio syndrome last 20 years, mainly presnted by cold intolerance Prostate cancert ADT treatment in month 3 - hot flashes and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 3 11:23am
Ever make a disability claim based on being on ADT?
I have a long-term disability policy that I have been paying for 19 years without a claim. I don't plan to work after my next...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 30 7:00am
PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned
Psa fluctuated from 0.003 ng/ml to 0.02 ng/ml within an interval of three months. Is it a matter of concern. Appreciate any help in this...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2024
Do testosterone levels affect side effects or efficacy of ADT?
Will my current testosterone level affect the side effects or function of ADT? My T level is 299ng/dl which is on the low end of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 16 10:33am
Should I try using TRIMIX while on ADT?
ATTN MODERATOR: I’m aware that there is another post here related to TRIMIX. I’ve gone through it and could not find an answer that applies...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 28 8:13am