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Lupron Side Effects and Lymph Nodes

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Lupron seems to cause a host of side effects, depending on who is using it. But more specifically, has anyone experienced the swelling of lymph nodes while on the drug?

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You may have an infection, or it may be progression of the cancer.

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gleason9guy in reply to Tall_Allen

Thanks Allen. I'm thinking the latter. But they always say to get a second opinion. I appreciate the response!

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A PET scan or biopsy would tell you more

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gleason9guy in reply to Tall_Allen

Allen, I am scheduled to see the urologist next week for another 6mos. injection of Lupron. Maybe a stupid question, but if there is a progression of cancer indicated, does it make sense to remain on the Lupron?

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Tall_Allen in reply to gleason9guy

Yes - the cancer becomes super-sensitive to even the smallest amount of androgen.

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gleason9guy in reply to Tall_Allen

Thanks again for the advice and direction!

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Good luck guy! Hope it’s something other than progression . Please let us know ?

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