Experiences with

AndroGel

But, I did try Androgel which caused ( imho) the surge in psa. Now he has offered apalutamide. With my T so low, di I need that stuff? My uro says they shoot for 20 T with ADT.

I have an RX for the androgel but trying to decide if I should start it again. I have very little energy and no libido ( 77 years) but getting by. I read this site daily and love the information provided here. Any suggestions much appreciated.

have had brachy HD and external radiatio then started ADT Decided to have testicles removed instead of taking ADT will probably continue with Anrogen receptor blocker like bicalutamide Question is weather side effects have lessened without the ADT drug I know that many of the side effects are from

Has anyone found they are becoming arthritic in fingers or other places since being on hormone therapyMy fingers seem to be becoming arthritic so I did some research and found the following...... Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), commonly used for prostate cancer, has been linked to an increased risk

Enter the survey here: https://malecare.org/april-survey/ Friend of Malecare Richard Wassersug, PhD has an interesting survey. He writes: We are interested in understanding the beliefs and opinions of men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (PCa) about Alternative Forms of Androgen Deprivation

The formatting doesn't come through. BAT in HSPC (HSPC Classification) Key Definitions 1. HSPC (Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer): • Cancer responds to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with testosterone <50 ng/dL, evidenced by: • PSA suppression: • Post-radical prostatectomy (RP): Sustained

Enter the survey here: https://malecare.org/april-survey/ Friend of Malecare Richard Wassersug, PhD has an interesting survey. He writes: We are interested in understanding the beliefs and opinions of men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (PCa) about Alternative Forms of Androgen Deprivation

Enter the survey here: https://malecare.org/april-survey/ Friend of Malecare Richard Wassersug, PhD has an interesting survey. He writes: We are interested in understanding the beliefs and opinions of men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (PCa) about Alternative Forms of Androgen Deprivation

My father has metastatic prostate cancer, just recently diagnosed. He has had two treatment opinions - both suggested ADT, nubeqa, and docetaxel. He is trying to decide where to go and I’m looking for additional opinions. Option A - Comprehensive cancer center with amazing reputation - Did

Good morning - Just looking for clarification/insight on the announcement pasted below. If I am understanding correctly, it looks like it means that Pluvicto is now an option for newly diagnosed mHSPC -- as a possible alternative to Triplet Therapy with chemo, etc. Is that correct? If so, that's great

75yo with RARP(Oct2019), Gleason 3+4, stage 2b with positive surgical margin. This was followed by SBRT 1 year later(Sep2020) because of rising PSA despite surgery. PSA continues to rise regardless. By 2023, PSA 0.17 (Apr2023), 0.24(Jul2023), 0.23(Aug2023), followed by a negative PSMA-PET(Oct 2023)

Quite the topic this is. Yesterday, another member awarded me Mt. Stupid standing. (okay!). Back in 2015 I concluded this is a very challenging disease with many disparities and no easy-button; seems little has changed. Following my Dx I took the whole of 2015 to investigate my treatment path. Consultations

have had bracky HD plus radiation plus bone mets only 4 and received SBRT on them so should be cancer free except for possible microscopic cancer so have just tried Orgovyx and Xtandi but because of terrible headaches now want to remove testicles Sound familiar how was your outcome ??

Hello everyone, I am looking for your advice regarding the decision to proceed with prostate removal surgery. I was diagnosed with stage 4 P/ca in 2021 at the age of 70, and at that time, I had a metastasis on my hip bone. Surgery to remove the prostate was not an option then, so I began receiving

Have put myself on a vacation since I have some other issues which contribute to my increasing fatigue. Doing 6 months depot ADT for more than 4 years after radiation. PSA has been .01 every since. Was anxious to see my first PSA after 6 months. Still .01 and a little fatigue relief! Testosterone

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Hi , New to this forum, 64 YO Gleason 9 . no mets . Did 28 Radiation treatments completed Nov 24, Been on Eliguard since sept 2024. I'm on a 2 year sentence...... Question, How do I know what the best Drug is for this? I'm thinking of switching to Orovyx and have discussed this with the NP who

N of 3. All 3 men who started pBAT during HSPC are still HSPC. BAT might help prevent the emergence of CRPC by 1. Inducing AR Cycling Instead of Persistent Upregulation: In hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC), BAT creates a fluctuating environment where AR levels rise during ADT phases and

Completed 5 months of Taxotere 1/10/25 and stopped Orgovyx and Prednisone (iADT) on 1/23. PSA dropped from 15.5 to 0.07 on 2/20 but rose to 0.17 on 3/20. Don't like the doubling time. MO appt is 4/27 following 4/20 blood test. Assuming continued PSA rise I expect to be back on ADT and also getting a

I’m at the far end of my endo journey and my gynae has given me some options to consider. I was wondering what your experiences were. I’m 50, diagnosed 13 years ago and experienced all the usual stuff with Stage 4 (life-long non diagnosis, large endometriomas, x2 laparotomies, x1 laparoscopy, tubal