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What you have written may be seen, disclosed to, or collected by third parties and may be used by others in ways we are unable to control or predict, including to contact you or otherwise be used for unauthorized or unlawful purposes. I would bring your hard questions to your urologist when you meet with him on this topic. Many of these side effects are symptoms of having very low testosterone levels.Possible side effects of hormone therapies, such as Lupron, can A person should discuss any side effects that they are experiencing with their healthcare team. . All rights reserved. A standard approach in these cases is to give radiation to the prostate along with drugs that block testosterone, a hormone that makes the cancer cells grow faster. My question: How long and how many Lupron shots might I need to go through? Nalakrats MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. I decided on radiation treatment, started with hormone therapy, followed by 5 weeks of external beam radiation and just had seed implants. I received two injections in Feb and May and was scheduled to received another one in August. I also was given the book "Androgen Deprivation Therapy" by Richard J. Wassersug PhD which has great info. The makers of Lupron won't tell you that these side effects might be long term. I have been on Lupron for 2 years and recently had another 6 month injection.
. ** Lupron is a drug that inhibits the pro I have been diagnosed with Grade 3 prostate cancer with a 4 + 3 Gleason score of 7. Hormone therapy with Lupron is, unfortunately, the "agreed upon", protocol for prostate cancer treatment. My suspicion is that most take the "better safe than sorry" approach. My hunch is that the data is inconclusive.
Posted 5/1/2014 3:25 PM (GMT -6) Since my doc is not very verbose: I know it is different for every man, but on average how long does Lupron stay effective? You should think carefully before disclosing any personal information in any public forum. Some men with an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short) eventually start to experience urinary incontinence, the involuntary discharge of urine. At first my Oncologist said the hormone trerapy …
My last injection was January 30, 2020. Did crossword puzzles everyday to try to clear the mental fog. My question: How long and how many Lupron shots might I need to go through? This will be in the Oct-Nov time frame. PSA now still below detectable level. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in a public group(s).If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your healthcare provider or 911 immediately. The Content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Ultimately you should decide if the risk is worth taking. Anyone experiencing severe or concerning symptoms may wish to discuss these with their doctor.© 2004-2020 Healthline Media UK Ltd, Brighton, UK, a Red Ventures Company. Androgens, the family of male sex hormones that includes testosterone, function as a fuel for growth in normal development. Posts: 3 Joined: May 2012 May 24, 2012 - 10:46 pm. Posts : 1908. These hormone-independent cells continue to progress and hormone therapy will have less and less of an impact on the tumor over time. Lupron is an injection drug, and doctors often prescribe it in combination with radiation therapy or surgery. From what I was led to believe, I was not advanced. If there is good data, then your physician should be able to share it with you. Prostate Cancer New Topic Reply Previous Thread | Next Thread alephnull.
My last Lupron shot would start to wear off after two months, for one year total. My first PSA test after completing radiation won’t be scheduled for 3 months. Dear Dr. Motola,** If you have had prostate surgery and need salvage radiation, but elect to take injections instead, how long will the lupron injections work?
Common injection sites include:The treatment regimen for Lupron will depend on the individual’s circumstances, and a person can work with their doctor to determine the best dosage.
hi mr buuck i had my surgery on 10/2/19 so far i had 2 lupron shots and luckily my psa was 0.2 which is very good i,m not sure how much longer i have to get these shots. All rights reserved. How long to continue hormone therapy-Lupron shots. As with any public forum on any site, this information may also appear in third-party search engines like Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc. In many cases, prostate cancer tumors respond to the removal of testosterone.
That’s not entirely clear. My goal is to stop Lupron in September, presuming my PSA levels have dropped to a low and acceptable level.
Can adopting a healthier diet help fight prostate cancer? The Content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Your use of this site is governed by Harvard University and its affiliates Terms of Use located at The contents displayed within this public group(s), such as text, graphics, and other material (“Content”) are intended for educational purposes only.
What you have written may be seen, disclosed to, or collected by third parties and may be used by others in ways we are unable to control or predict, including to contact you or otherwise be used for unauthorized or unlawful purposes. I would bring your hard questions to your urologist when you meet with him on this topic. Many of these side effects are symptoms of having very low testosterone levels.Possible side effects of hormone therapies, such as Lupron, can A person should discuss any side effects that they are experiencing with their healthcare team. . All rights reserved. A standard approach in these cases is to give radiation to the prostate along with drugs that block testosterone, a hormone that makes the cancer cells grow faster. My question: How long and how many Lupron shots might I need to go through? Nalakrats MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. I decided on radiation treatment, started with hormone therapy, followed by 5 weeks of external beam radiation and just had seed implants. I received two injections in Feb and May and was scheduled to received another one in August. I also was given the book "Androgen Deprivation Therapy" by Richard J. Wassersug PhD which has great info. The makers of Lupron won't tell you that these side effects might be long term. I have been on Lupron for 2 years and recently had another 6 month injection.
. ** Lupron is a drug that inhibits the pro I have been diagnosed with Grade 3 prostate cancer with a 4 + 3 Gleason score of 7. Hormone therapy with Lupron is, unfortunately, the "agreed upon", protocol for prostate cancer treatment. My suspicion is that most take the "better safe than sorry" approach. My hunch is that the data is inconclusive.
Posted 5/1/2014 3:25 PM (GMT -6) Since my doc is not very verbose: I know it is different for every man, but on average how long does Lupron stay effective? You should think carefully before disclosing any personal information in any public forum. Some men with an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short) eventually start to experience urinary incontinence, the involuntary discharge of urine. At first my Oncologist said the hormone trerapy …
My last injection was January 30, 2020. Did crossword puzzles everyday to try to clear the mental fog. My question: How long and how many Lupron shots might I need to go through? This will be in the Oct-Nov time frame. PSA now still below detectable level. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in a public group(s).If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your healthcare provider or 911 immediately. The Content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Ultimately you should decide if the risk is worth taking. Anyone experiencing severe or concerning symptoms may wish to discuss these with their doctor.© 2004-2020 Healthline Media UK Ltd, Brighton, UK, a Red Ventures Company. Androgens, the family of male sex hormones that includes testosterone, function as a fuel for growth in normal development. Posts: 3 Joined: May 2012 May 24, 2012 - 10:46 pm. Posts : 1908. These hormone-independent cells continue to progress and hormone therapy will have less and less of an impact on the tumor over time. Lupron is an injection drug, and doctors often prescribe it in combination with radiation therapy or surgery. From what I was led to believe, I was not advanced. If there is good data, then your physician should be able to share it with you. Prostate Cancer New Topic Reply Previous Thread | Next Thread alephnull.
My last Lupron shot would start to wear off after two months, for one year total. My first PSA test after completing radiation won’t be scheduled for 3 months. Dear Dr. Motola,** If you have had prostate surgery and need salvage radiation, but elect to take injections instead, how long will the lupron injections work?
Common injection sites include:The treatment regimen for Lupron will depend on the individual’s circumstances, and a person can work with their doctor to determine the best dosage.
hi mr buuck i had my surgery on 10/2/19 so far i had 2 lupron shots and luckily my psa was 0.2 which is very good i,m not sure how much longer i have to get these shots. All rights reserved. How long to continue hormone therapy-Lupron shots. As with any public forum on any site, this information may also appear in third-party search engines like Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc. In many cases, prostate cancer tumors respond to the removal of testosterone.
That’s not entirely clear. My goal is to stop Lupron in September, presuming my PSA levels have dropped to a low and acceptable level.
Can adopting a healthier diet help fight prostate cancer? The Content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.