Lupron: I've been taking lupron shots I... - Advanced Prostate...

Advanced Prostate Cancer

22,372 members28,136 posts

Lupron

Cgrant1955 profile image
3 Replies

I've been taking lupron shots I have been taking lupron shots since 2010 my number's been going up and going down sing like a knot under control the last time I checked my PSA it was 9.2 I just checked it again yesterday it was 13 so I don't understand why this is keep happening

Written by
Cgrant1955 profile image
Cgrant1955
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
tallguy2 profile image
tallguy2

With a rising PSA like this please tell the group a little more. Did you have a biopsy? Have you had any scans?

Cgrant1955 profile image
Cgrant1955

I have no idea what that is

Tall_Allen profile image
Tall_Allen

It's called castration resistance. If you have a bone scan/CT and it is negative for metastases, you can get a new drug call Nubeqa that can delay the onset of metastases.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Stop Lupron?

I am tired of the side effects from Lupron. I have had two shots 6 mos apart and my doctor wants to...
pfeier profile image

Lupron side effects

Has anybody had sciatic problems after receiving lupron shots? This has happened to me twice. Only...
Crmp55 profile image

Lupron shot for life?

I have read posts about limiting Lupron shots to just six months. We are in a clinical trial and...
Cynthgob profile image

Continuing Lupron

On July 17, 2022, my last ADT vacation was ended due to some progression of metastatic lymph node...
dac500 profile image

What is the benefit of adding Abiraterone to Lupron treatments

I started Lupron 3 month shots this past August. Abiraterone (4- 250mg tabs/day) was added at same...
Falcon10 profile image

Moderation team

Bethishere profile image
BethishereAdministrator
Number6 profile image
Number6Administrator
Darryl profile image
DarrylPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.