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Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer?

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jonlo11

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Has anyone done ADT for prostate cancer? My doctor has recommedned that I go through this procedure along with salvation radiation therapy and I am a bit worried. I have hated needles since a young age and doing 6 rounds of injections is not something that ranks high on my list. Can anyone who has gone through this guide me with regard to its effectiveness and also about side effects. I know there are hot flashes involved.

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04/16/2024 at 6:36 PM

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Hi @jonlo11 ,

How are you today?

Committing to new treatment is always scary and uncertain. I will tag a few members who may have some personal experience with ADT who can share with you.

@graycook2007 @Cancii @Falcons @byoung57 @WilburJ232 @Tuscany @jamesh @wtricuy2023 @Hdhdhd @Elmermoki @Wesnet @Rbcmd72 @Reese68$ @mikebec @Lwplwp @Staskomichael @Bconn57 @Victorious2030 @Pethorn @mrbjr1939 @mrbjr1956 @Snrcreg @11moondog11 @papajohn1001 @delaneydon08 @Marine2681 @TimothyaJacobson

What treatment have you done for your prostate cancer? Have done Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)? What about salvation radiation therapy? Did you have side effects?

Let's share!

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer? https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/your-opinion-on-prostate-cancer-treatments/androgen-deprivation-therapy-for-prostate-canc-5041 2024-04-16 18:36:22

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

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