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Darolutamide Impact on Testosterone Utilization
I did 13 months of ADT (Lupron injections) with darolutamide (Nubeqa) while doing chemo then radiation. Now I’m on darolutamide only. While my testosterone is...
Treating de-novo metastatic prostate cancer
This 2023 paper reviews recent studies on the treatment of de-novo metastatic prostate cancer — cancer that had already metastasised when first discovered — and...
Prostate cancer-related abbreviations: What acronym would you add?
There are so many acronyms related to prostate cancer. When newly diagnosed these can be overwhelming and frustrating. As you become more familiar with the...
Parenteral Estrogen: an ADT alternative?
Here is a link where this question was examined: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4052190/ Key points I learned: -Oral estrogens were the treatment of choice for carcinoma of the...
ADT and Blood Lipids
Just got my blood test results from my PCP, which do not test for PSA and T - the oncology team handles that. In early...
End of treatment (I hope)
First diagnosed in April 2023 at age 66, after blood work for a routine physical came back with a PSA of 8.2. Urologist re-ran the...
ADT. Afraid of it
I’m 4+ 3 Gleason in one core. But recent mri shows tumor growth. New biopsy coming. They want to add ADY and I’m scared to...
Test results after 6 weeks of Eligard
Just got some blood test results after being on Eligard for 6 weeks. Do the numbers sound good for this stage? Testosterone = 5.7 ng/dL...
SBRT on T8 Only vs Lower Dose Pluvicto and ADT
I am a Care Partner for husband whom has Aphasia from 2 stroke 14 years ago. He is past the Medicare full retirement age. Diagnosed...
Gleason 7 (4+3), ECE, PSA 3 – Considering IMRT + ADT vs. Surgery –
Hi everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with Gleason 4+3=7 prostate cancer, with extracapsular extension (ECE) and a PSA of 3 I'm 63 year of age....
Stage 4: What are my options?
The VA used the terms metastasized, incurable and palliative at my latest appointment with these notes after a "PET PSMA demonstrated a tiny 4 mm...
Lupron/enzalutamide side effects so severe after 36 wks. getting off
RP 2018, RT 2020, psa rising Mar2025. PSMA shows 3 small nodes in pelvic area but one so close to bowel stereotactic radiation too risky....
Can Prostate Cancer "Take a New Trajectory"?
Hello, forum friends. I know y'all are not doctors but I've been on this forum long enough to appreciate your knowledge gained from your experiences....
BCR after 5 years Prostatectomy now questions about SRT
This forum has been very helpful. I just discovered I have BCR after 5 years no levels of PSA tests. Had the Prostatectomy with little...
Just joined, biopsy shows 4+4 (Group 4)
My rising PSA, 5 years after Proton treatment prompted a PSMA/PET scan, followed by biopsy at Johns Hopkins. Biopsy shows 4+4 (Group 4) cancer, Can...
T3b L1 Gleason 9 Question
So newly diagnosed as a Gleason 9, and one of the lymph nodes they took out during my RALP tested positive as well. ADT and...
Advice from the Trenches for New Members of this Cursed Club
So, you’ve just heard the words: prostate cancer. Welcome to the club no one wants to join — there’s no handshake, no jacket, and the...
Should PSA Super Dive Warrant Updated Imaging?
My PSA back on October 16, 2025 was 24.6. MRI/PET/CT scans were done in September 2025. I've been on ADT since November, roughly 2.5 months...
Should Zapping The Entire Prostate Replace Updated Imaging?
The last imaging scans I had were back in September 2025. Based on them, 8 grays of radiation per session for 5 weeks in a...
Who prescribes ADT?
I’m working with Cleveland clinic and went to Mayo Jax last week to start the 2nd opinion process. I’m working on getting all my scans...
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