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I’m 86 and diagnosed with prostate cancer roughly a year ago with gleeson biopsy of 8 overall. Radiation recommended for 9 weeks. Did one week that wiped me out. Declined to continue. Alternative was Lupron which lasted 9 months. PSA dropped to zero. Lupron stopped. Hot flashes continue. Problem now is weight gain and back aches. Is that typical?

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tango65

Weight gain and joint pain is common with ADT.

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Tall_Allen

Why did you stop Lupron? It is always continued even if one becomes castration resistant -- the cancer spreads more quickly without it. The pains in your back may be metastases.

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j-o-h-n

Nothing is typical with Pca... See your oncologist...asap

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 01/11/2019 10:09 AM EST

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SeosamhM

Echoing John and Allen - you can never assume that PC is really gone, D, if you want to live. - Joe M.

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JimVanHorn

We each have different experiences with therapy. I was lucky and had 42 radiations with very little side effects. I was 63 years old. I started Lupron 3 years later when they found metastases and had 30 more radiations. I was tired and gained weight with the cold and hot flashes, but stuck with it. Now I am 73 years old, had Lupron (Eligard - generic) for 6 1/2 years. I no longer have cancer, it has been 9 months. I am on active surveillance and see the oncologist every 6 months. I hope you can find a therapy that works for you as well.

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