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I'm on
Firmagon
once a month and it's working fine. The only problem is that I feel like garbage for 2 or 3 days after the shot. Is there any difference in effectiveness if I had a 6 month shot of Lupron or Eligard?
I'm on
Firmagon
once a month and it's working fine. The only problem is that I feel like garbage for 2 or 3 days after the shot. Is there any difference in effectiveness if I had a 6 month shot of Lupron or Eligard?
epfj3333
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Prostatectomy with pre-ADT?
One, seemingly highly praised, strongly recommends 2 months of ADT, one shot of
Firmagon
, then 1 month of Orgovyx before removing it. This is currently NOT recommended by NCCN guidelines because it has not been shown to make a long-term difference, although this MD says it potentially will.
One, seemingly highly praised, strongly recommends 2 months of ADT, one shot of
Firmagon
, then 1 month of Orgovyx before removing it. This is currently NOT recommended by NCCN guidelines because it has not been shown to make a long-term difference, although this MD says it potentially will.
rbiker
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
PSA rising a concern? Mets to bones, livers, lungs and lymph nodes
He started
Firmagon
and then on Zoladex and then 6 cycles of docetaxel which finished at the end of November. His mets in general have reduced significantly in both the liver and lungs. His PSA was <0.02 in November, taken on the same day as his last cycle of docetaxel.
He started
Firmagon
and then on Zoladex and then 6 cycles of docetaxel which finished at the end of November. His mets in general have reduced significantly in both the liver and lungs. His PSA was <0.02 in November, taken on the same day as his last cycle of docetaxel.
dch1953
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
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Whoever came up with the aptly named ‘
Firmagon
’ clearly had a sense of humour! However, we do still both enjoy intimacy, and we have found taking time for simple touch to be very rewarding. I know without doubt and unequivocally that at these times I only want my husband’s touch.
Whoever came up with the aptly named ‘
Firmagon
’ clearly had a sense of humour! However, we do still both enjoy intimacy, and we have found taking time for simple touch to be very rewarding. I know without doubt and unequivocally that at these times I only want my husband’s touch.
Sailing-Todd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Hot flash relief?
I'm on month two of temporary ADT (
Firmagon
, switching soon to Orgovyx), and the hot flashes are getting more frequent and intrusive. Any tips?
I'm on month two of temporary ADT (
Firmagon
, switching soon to Orgovyx), and the hot flashes are getting more frequent and intrusive. Any tips?
PingPongGuy
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
PSA following ADT and RT
Following initial diagnosis, he was started on
Firmagon
. 4/5 months after that, we had a psma pet scan done that showed :Ca prostate with mild residual mass lesion in relation to base and mid gland region.
Following initial diagnosis, he was started on
Firmagon
. 4/5 months after that, we had a psma pet scan done that showed :Ca prostate with mild residual mass lesion in relation to base and mid gland region.
Pcsurvival89
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Intermittent ADT
Started on
Firmagon
. PSA went to undetectable within two weeks. Doctor said we'd stay on this course for one year and then stop and monitor the progress. If PSA starts creeping again we'd start up the
Firmagon
again.
Started on
Firmagon
. PSA went to undetectable within two weeks. Doctor said we'd stay on this course for one year and then stop and monitor the progress. If PSA starts creeping again we'd start up the
Firmagon
again.
epfj3333
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Next Treatment Step
I took a break from Zytiga and
Firmagon
for 5 months, then resumed Zytiga when PSA increased to 0.23 (didn't resume
Firmagon
). Testosterone remained < 3.
I took a break from Zytiga and
Firmagon
for 5 months, then resumed Zytiga when PSA increased to 0.23 (didn't resume
Firmagon
). Testosterone remained < 3.
carguy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Pylarify and ADT question
Can someone throw light on SBRT vs IMRT vs Proton Therapy and Lupron Vs
Firmagon
vs Orgovyx. Thank you all.
Can someone throw light on SBRT vs IMRT vs Proton Therapy and Lupron Vs
Firmagon
vs Orgovyx. Thank you all.
DRKC81
in
Prostate Cancer Network
2 years ago
Doctor Options
Started
firmagon
and zytiga in early December. Decided that HDR + Ebrt was my best radiation treatment option, primarily because a median lobe presented issues for seed therapy according to Johns Hopkins RO. Have been battling insurance to approve doctors, and finally have options.
Started
firmagon
and zytiga in early December. Decided that HDR + Ebrt was my best radiation treatment option, primarily because a median lobe presented issues for seed therapy according to Johns Hopkins RO. Have been battling insurance to approve doctors, and finally have options.
Gatodd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
First Adt treatment
I started
firmagon
and zytiga/prednisone on December 10. On January 7, testosterone was below 3, but PSA increased from 4.8 to 5.1. Home likely is prostate resistant cancer after first treatment?
I started
firmagon
and zytiga/prednisone on December 10. On January 7, testosterone was below 3, but PSA increased from 4.8 to 5.1. Home likely is prostate resistant cancer after first treatment?
Gatodd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Latest from BATman Denmeade
Drugs in this class come in long-acting injectable forms that include Lupron, Eligard, Zoladex, Trelstar, and
Firmagon
and a new oral form called Orgovyx. 2.1 Hormone therapy “Hormone therapy” is a broad term used to describe any type of therapy that blocks testosterone production or action to treat
Drugs in this class come in long-acting injectable forms that include Lupron, Eligard, Zoladex, Trelstar, and
Firmagon
and a new oral form called Orgovyx. 2.1 Hormone therapy “Hormone therapy” is a broad term used to describe any type of therapy that blocks testosterone production or action to treat
pjoshea13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
According to PSMA PET Scan all metastases found are in bones; so after discussion with Oncologist about options, Xofigo (Radium-223) is next
I have been taking ADT with
Firmagon
, Zytiga and Prednisone for Advanced Prostate Cancer for about a year. About 3 months ago my PSA started rising; went from 5 to 120, so the prostate cancer is officially classed as castration resistant.
I have been taking ADT with
Firmagon
, Zytiga and Prednisone for Advanced Prostate Cancer for about a year. About 3 months ago my PSA started rising; went from 5 to 120, so the prostate cancer is officially classed as castration resistant.
diamondrn
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
PSA rise
1/20/2022 3.35 Today 11/12/2021 2.85 first psa after orchiectomy done on 10/19/2021 9/9/2021 3,36 8/16/2021 4.91 6/25/2021 12.72 4/27/2021 12.26 3/25/2021 13.23 3/8/2021 14.97 12/21/2021 11.1 after
Firmagon
1/20/2022 3.35 Today 11/12/2021 2.85 first psa after orchiectomy done on 10/19/2021 9/9/2021 3,36 8/16/2021 4.91 6/25/2021 12.72 4/27/2021 12.26 3/25/2021 13.23 3/8/2021 14.97 12/21/2021 11.1 after
Firmagon
spencoid2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Considering Orchiectomy
Began
Firmagon
and Erleada. 3 months later PSA .14, Testosterone 4.7. Considering orchiectomy. From what little I have read it seems to offer a little more in terms of length and quality of life and may be a little less expensive. Would like thoughts from you all.
Began
Firmagon
and Erleada. 3 months later PSA .14, Testosterone 4.7. Considering orchiectomy. From what little I have read it seems to offer a little more in terms of length and quality of life and may be a little less expensive. Would like thoughts from you all.
RockinSidney
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Please help shed some light…
In Oct 2021 he started on
Firmagon
, PSA has dropped. He will be having whole pelvic irradiation in 2 weeks.
In Oct 2021 he started on
Firmagon
, PSA has dropped. He will be having whole pelvic irradiation in 2 weeks.
MsBoBo
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Living on Firmagon (ADT)
Hi everyone, I have been on
Firmagon
for almost 2 years and I wanted to share some of my experiences and see if there were any ideas to help with some of the side effects. Injection: For 1-2 days after each monthly injection, my body is very achy, specifically the joints.
Hi everyone, I have been on
Firmagon
for almost 2 years and I wanted to share some of my experiences and see if there were any ideas to help with some of the side effects. Injection: For 1-2 days after each monthly injection, my body is very achy, specifically the joints.
GTTown
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Question for TA
Why does
Firmagon
make me sweat like a pig for a few minutes every hour?
Why does
Firmagon
make me sweat like a pig for a few minutes every hour?
epfj3333
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Hello from down under
Late 2018 a PET scan showed five lesions, three on my spine, so was referred to an oncologist who put me on chemotherapy, six sessions of docetaxal with
Firmagon
. The result was good initially bringing my PSA down to less than 0.01, considered to be undetectable.
Late 2018 a PET scan showed five lesions, three on my spine, so was referred to an oncologist who put me on chemotherapy, six sessions of docetaxal with
Firmagon
. The result was good initially bringing my PSA down to less than 0.01, considered to be undetectable.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
Questions for 2nd Meeting with MO tomorrow about reaction to 2 months on Orgovyx and Zytiga
Started 2 months ago with a
Firmagon
shot then added Zytiga and switched to Orgovyx pills instead of
Firmagon
injection . I start 26 sessions of radiation on 1/6. They said the size of my prostate even after 12 years of Avodart precludes me having brachytherapy.
Started 2 months ago with a
Firmagon
shot then added Zytiga and switched to Orgovyx pills instead of
Firmagon
injection . I start 26 sessions of radiation on 1/6. They said the size of my prostate even after 12 years of Avodart precludes me having brachytherapy.
PBnative
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
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