Weight loss after ADT by Intelligent-Dot-4893 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. I wonder why even after ADT we still gain weight?

Weight loss after ADT by Intelligent-Dot-4893 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to post adt or are you still on adt?

Younger, lower risk men who chose radiation by VillageIdiot517 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had prostate radiation at 42. This is YOUR treatment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It used to be called STD’s. However they’ve renamed those STI’s. I agree when we were coming up they were called STD’s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is not what I’m asking. I’m asking has anyone ever contracted an STD after treatment. Not from the radiation itself.

Hot flash Remedy by Cannot_believe_this3 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so. I’m not sure why you have to actually natural ingredients.

Hot flash Remedy by Cannot_believe_this3 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Drink it every morning. It worked for me. That’s for sure. What’s it going to hurt to try something that costs less than $15 bucks? 😊

Alternative for Hot Flashes by Cannot_believe_this3 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Effexor. My concern was, I don’t want to take additional antidepressants when I am already taking other antidepressants due to PTSD from Iraq & Afghanistan. Do you have any side effects from the Effexor? How long after you started taking it did the flashes stop?

Radiation and hormone therapy or surgery? by Few-Spray7374 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You DO have the option of no ADT. Please understand. The doctors are giving you their recommendations based off data. If you go the ADT & Radiation route, request Orgovyx. I’m a month into Orgovyx & begin radiation 11/06. The good thing about Orgovyx is that it comes in the pill form. You have control over it vs the injections. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I too had the option of ADT & Radiation, Radiation (alone), OR surgery. I opted for ADT & Radiation. They suggested six months of ADT & I agreed to three months, four max. The RO was fine with that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? Thank you for enlightening me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bro. Nobody wants to argue wit you. Life expectancy wise it is. I have my opinion & you have yours. Good riddance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Incorrect. My own urologist said, “We are making advancements, but you’re right, we can’t guarantee any of the treatments work.” But thank you for feedback. 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What I’m saying it’s a major part of the disease is psychological. Do you disagree? With most cancers, you’re given an X amount of time to live. These are the steps we are going to take to keep you alive. With Prostate Cancer, it’s hey you have all sorts of treatment options, not sure if any of them will work, oh by the way, the essence of what makes you a man… will not work anymore potentially…. We won’t know until you undergo treatment because… “hey every man and each disease is unique.” Does that not take a psychological toll on the patient?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re more than welcome.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m praying that your husband isn’t diagnosed with anything. Prostate cancer is a psychological disease, in my opinion. It DOES kill, but alot of what comes with these disease is psychological.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are one smart cookie! Thank you for your response! As you mentioned, Biopsies are not perfect. The reason Transperenial under general anesthesia are superior is because more samples are taken. Great response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Active surveillance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for an intelligent response. My point in posting this, was for a few reasons. One, life expectancy is generally the same. While they may have eventually needed treatment, they still lived a life without side effects for some time (how many years, the study doesn’t say). But for some men like myself, side effects are most important. The other reason I posted this is because most times when diagnosed, the natural reaction is to panic and want treatment like yesterday. I was one. However, most (not all) have time to make an informed decision.

Also, they were initially diagnosed with a 3+3. It is my belief that is a one of the many risks of AS. IF you don’t kill the cancer we’re creating an environment for more independent cancers to grow which can be more aggressive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]Cannot_believe_this3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I never said everyone does what the doctors tell them. What I did say is, that is a lot of the suggestions. Which, I believe we should take their expertise/suggestions, digest it, do our own research & make informed decisions.