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Orchidectomy vs ADT
For anyone who had the bilateral
orchidectomy
, I would like some advice for my husband. When was it done? Before or after BCR occurred? What are the side effects? Do you take any other ADT meds after? How is your QOL and is there anything you'd do differently. He had RP in Dec 2021.
For anyone who had the bilateral
orchidectomy
, I would like some advice for my husband. When was it done? Before or after BCR occurred? What are the side effects? Do you take any other ADT meds after? How is your QOL and is there anything you'd do differently. He had RP in Dec 2021.
tn12
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Chemo Failed
Things he tried: Lupron (on for years before failed) Zytiga (worked for 18 months)
Orchidectomy
Then the chemo. He is not a candidate for radiation because of a previous cancer. He is going to get a PET scan and go back to oncologist in 6 weeks.
Things he tried: Lupron (on for years before failed) Zytiga (worked for 18 months)
Orchidectomy
Then the chemo. He is not a candidate for radiation because of a previous cancer. He is going to get a PET scan and go back to oncologist in 6 weeks.
Jshaw916
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Can orchidectomy substitute ADT/HT?
Specially when it comes to side effects, persons having other health issues, like someone who has severe coronary artery disease (CAD). Side effetcs: Hot flashes - Fatigue - Loss of libido - Weight gain - Gynecomastia - Osteoporosis and bone density loss - Mood changes and depression - Memory and
Specially when it comes to side effects, persons having other health issues, like someone who has severe coronary artery disease (CAD). Side effetcs: Hot flashes - Fatigue - Loss of libido - Weight gain - Gynecomastia - Osteoporosis and bone density loss - Mood changes and depression - Memory and
FMOH_N
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Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
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Orchidectomy?
Are there certain situations that make an
orchidectomy
a preferable treatment choice?
Are there certain situations that make an
orchidectomy
a preferable treatment choice?
fireandice123
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
orchidectomy/orchiectomy
Has anyone had a bi-lateral
orchidectomy
with no prescribed medications? If so, what happened to your PSA? Thanks
Has anyone had a bi-lateral
orchidectomy
with no prescribed medications? If so, what happened to your PSA? Thanks
Bridgefeast
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Experiences with securing ss and private disability
Hello, Silent observor here, wife to Ed: Diagnosed with stage IV, Gleason 8, November 2020, with mets to nearby lymph nodes and lungs (of all places). Successfully treated so far with orchiectomy, Zytiga and prednisone with minimum SE. Age 60, living in PNW of US. Ed is considering an application
Hello, Silent observor here, wife to Ed: Diagnosed with stage IV, Gleason 8, November 2020, with mets to nearby lymph nodes and lungs (of all places). Successfully treated so far with orchiectomy, Zytiga and prednisone with minimum SE. Age 60, living in PNW of US. Ed is considering an application
MIkamom
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
14 hours ago
Explain my PSMA PET SCAN Please..
PSMA PET/CT from the skull base to midthigh demonstrates: 1. Worsening of skeletal metastases. 2. Multiple sclerotic lesions without activity represent treated metastatic disease. 3. Status post orchiectomy. 4. No abnormal uptake of tracer within the prostatic bed. EXAM: PET CT PSMA CLINICAL
PSMA PET/CT from the skull base to midthigh demonstrates: 1. Worsening of skeletal metastases. 2. Multiple sclerotic lesions without activity represent treated metastatic disease. 3. Status post orchiectomy. 4. No abnormal uptake of tracer within the prostatic bed. EXAM: PET CT PSMA CLINICAL
God_Loves_Me
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 days ago
any one on ORGOVYX® (relugolix) after orchiectomy ?
let me know your experience with ORGOVYX® (relugolix) after orchiectomy. I am not taking relugolix and searching for someone who fit into this criteria and their experience
let me know your experience with ORGOVYX® (relugolix) after orchiectomy. I am not taking relugolix and searching for someone who fit into this criteria and their experience
God_Loves_Me
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 days ago
how to reduce testosterone after orchiectomy
NOTE : An orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles. Posting here to learn from others. Questions is How to reduce testosterone after Orchiectomy ?
NOTE : An orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles. Posting here to learn from others. Questions is How to reduce testosterone after Orchiectomy ?
God_Loves_Me
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
13 days ago
Asking for my dad!!
Hi all - I am new here. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer with mets in his bones and lymph nodes in February 2024. He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma with Gleason 8. He was started on hormone therapy and had bilateral orchiectomy as well. He is in great health apart - mentally and
Hi all - I am new here. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer with mets in his bones and lymph nodes in February 2024. He was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma with Gleason 8. He was started on hormone therapy and had bilateral orchiectomy as well. He is in great health apart - mentally and
Justgettingitright
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
20 days ago
Hypertension Stage 2, need advice.
Hello: My blood pressure has been uncontrolled for about 8 months. My primary care doctor has me on 100mg of losartan, and 5mg of amlodipine. I am also taking 1000mg of abiraterone, with 5mg of prednisone; also .4mg of tamsulosin. And I had an orchiectomy. This morning my BP was 156/97. It’s been running
Hello: My blood pressure has been uncontrolled for about 8 months. My primary care doctor has me on 100mg of losartan, and 5mg of amlodipine. I am also taking 1000mg of abiraterone, with 5mg of prednisone; also .4mg of tamsulosin. And I had an orchiectomy. This morning my BP was 156/97. It’s been running
marc_andersun
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
29 days ago
What's the best combination with Xtandi after orchiectomy?
Genetic tests are negative. Learning what are options available with Xtandi so I can talk to my MO better.
Genetic tests are negative. Learning what are options available with Xtandi so I can talk to my MO better.
God_Loves_Me
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Next Steps
My brother was dDiagnosed in March 2023 with widespread prostate cancer metastasized to the spine, pelvic bones, ribs both left and right, and skull and lymph nodes. No progression to any organs. He had a orchiectomy, is on ABIRATERONE 500MG and has just completed six treatments of Doxetaxel .
My brother was dDiagnosed in March 2023 with widespread prostate cancer metastasized to the spine, pelvic bones, ribs both left and right, and skull and lymph nodes. No progression to any organs. He had a orchiectomy, is on ABIRATERONE 500MG and has just completed six treatments of Doxetaxel .
Sparlingo
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Castrate levels of Testosterone
My husband's testosterone level is 3nmol/L (86.5 ng/100ml). In the past year, his levels have ranged between 2-8 nmol/L. He's on quarterly Zoladex. I understand that castrate levels are ideally < 20 ng/100ml. If I understand correctly, his testosterone should be much lower. Can anyone please shed
My husband's testosterone level is 3nmol/L (86.5 ng/100ml). In the past year, his levels have ranged between 2-8 nmol/L. He's on quarterly Zoladex. I understand that castrate levels are ideally < 20 ng/100ml. If I understand correctly, his testosterone should be much lower. Can anyone please shed
cancervictim
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Docetaxel for mCRPC
My dad 81 was diagnosed in Aug 23 with PC Gleason 8/9 with local spread. He was on Lupron immediately and underwent TURP and orchiectomy in Nov and 10 rounds of radiation. A PET scan in Dec revealed further spread and the doctor started him on abiraterone. The diagnosis was also updated to hormone resistance
My dad 81 was diagnosed in Aug 23 with PC Gleason 8/9 with local spread. He was on Lupron immediately and underwent TURP and orchiectomy in Nov and 10 rounds of radiation. A PET scan in Dec revealed further spread and the doctor started him on abiraterone. The diagnosis was also updated to hormone resistance
Fuck_Cancer
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
ADT or Orchiectomy & side effects
I have been on ADT for 18 months the Side effects are a little better but still horrible!! Q) If i have a Orchiectomy, can I stop the ADT therapy altogether? Currently on Xtandi and Orgovox. thanks
I have been on ADT for 18 months the Side effects are a little better but still horrible!! Q) If i have a Orchiectomy, can I stop the ADT therapy altogether? Currently on Xtandi and Orgovox. thanks
lookout4
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Testosterone and adrenal glands
Hello all, so I finished 10 rounds of chemo docetaxel last year in September. My PSA was down to 2.8 Oct 5th. I had an orchiectomy Oct 15. My PSA started to rise. Nov 5th PSA 5.15. Dec 6th PSA 7.85. Jan 11 PSA 16.23 I have had CT and bone scan early October and another set of scans early January
Hello all, so I finished 10 rounds of chemo docetaxel last year in September. My PSA was down to 2.8 Oct 5th. I had an orchiectomy Oct 15. My PSA started to rise. Nov 5th PSA 5.15. Dec 6th PSA 7.85. Jan 11 PSA 16.23 I have had CT and bone scan early October and another set of scans early January
Eugmn
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Orchiectomy and Psa
Can anyone who has had Bilateral Ochiectomy tell me if there is a certain psa level required before surgery can be done. Thanks Guys Knittingque
Can anyone who has had Bilateral Ochiectomy tell me if there is a certain psa level required before surgery can be done. Thanks Guys Knittingque
Knittingque
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Do you that have had Orchiectomy still take ATD Medication?
I’ve been told that I will be on ATD meds for life, I’m 63 and have been taking Lupron and Zytiga for going on two years. I asked my MO about Orchiectomy and he said if I did it he would still recommend Lupron. Can you guys please share your thoughts and experiences? Thank you in advance
I’ve been told that I will be on ATD meds for life, I’m 63 and have been taking Lupron and Zytiga for going on two years. I asked my MO about Orchiectomy and he said if I did it he would still recommend Lupron. Can you guys please share your thoughts and experiences? Thank you in advance
OldGuysRule
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
More Evidence Linking ADT for PCa to Adverse Neurocognitive Effects -Meta-analysis shows increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, depression
[i]As if we needed more reasons to dislike or avoid ADT, here is additional evidence of negative neurocognitive effects. This MedPage Today article will expecially be of special interest to those of us well into our "Golden Years" and on or considering ADT. [/i]
More Evidence Linking ADT for Prostate
[i]As if we needed more reasons to dislike or avoid ADT, here is additional evidence of negative neurocognitive effects. This MedPage Today article will expecially be of special interest to those of us well into our "Golden Years" and on or considering ADT. [/i]
More Evidence Linking ADT for Prostate
cujoe
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Fight Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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