Prostate Removal Jan 2013
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Prior to removal my PSA was only 9 but with a Gleason score of 10. A year later the cancer returned to the prostate bed I then commenced Radio Therapy (33 sessions) which ended in June 2014. Zoladex commenced in Febuary 2014 and since June 2014 my PSA has been 0.01 - suffer with hot flushes and joint pain shoulders, hands (maybe arthritus) Anyone know why 2 sizes of Zioladex 10.8mg (I am on) and 3.6mg. Consultant told me I would be on Zoladex for life - any views
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georgeGG george28545
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I hope this helps.All the best.
carl05115 george28545
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george28545 carl05115
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My main concern is that often The More you Know - The less you understand.
Kombi_Cruiser george28545
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george28545 Kombi_Cruiser
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Sweats come mostly after a drink, either hot or cold, (how about you others?) Just about to open a bottle of Merlot which makes it all worth while ! Chin up and best wishes
George
Kombi_Cruiser george28545
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Take care and here's cheers!!!
ken47739 george28545
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Sounds similar to my experiences Surgery Dec 2010 Radiotherapy Dec 2011 2 years Zoladex. Still 0 PSA which is brilliant. My first Zoladex implant lasted for 4 weeks and my subsequent ones lasted 12 weeks. Seeing as 3 x 3.6 is 10.8, I think this could be the answer. My hot flushes have really subsided now but it took a long time. Keep in there
Best wishes
KenW
george28545 ken47739
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what a positive response. Well done you for getting through the "sweats" you have given me real encouragement, at a very sad time, as only yesterday my brother in law died after an 11 year fight with PC. He and his wife have been so disciplined - non dairy - green tea etc. in the end it spread to his bones and into his back. He had had two sessions of Radium 223 and there was a distinct improvement for sometime. On a positive side and that is the only way - my PSA on 2 July was 0.01
glamour george28545
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Since March this year i have had 2 Zoladex at 3.6mg for march and april. In May i received a 3 month implant of 10.6mg. I expect my next 3 month implant late in july.
In March my PSA was 13.1. now my PSA is only 0.1,so I am well pleased. When discussing matters with my consultant,we expect if my situation does not deteriorate by November this year there is every chance i will come off the Zoladex.
Like yourself i have suffered some muscular discomfort with some very light semi hot flushes. My real concern is a loss of muscle density, but i hope to overcome this with more exercise.
My understanding is that the current view is to stop Zoladex when results are good and re-introduce it if and when circumstances demand such intervention.
My last period of Zoladex was in 2005, so I was "okay" for almost 10 years. I am hoping for a similar time period.
Keep up the fight
george28545 glamour
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Another very nice an encouraging response.- well done you. I next see my consultant on 17 Sep and I will tackle him regarding intermittant Zolatex.
My sweating has not calmed down had a bad one this morning in our local coffee shop - often brought on with a hot drink - also cold drinks - seem to be OK with my red wine at the right temperature !!
Joint and muscle pain is helped by exercise which I do twice a day..
Keep up the good work - your are an example to us all.
carl05115 george28545
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This is largely out of my rhealm, but the book written by Steven Strum, M.D. talks about intermittent hormonal blockade. He was a pioneer in that work and found it to be as effective as continuous blockade. With the adverse effects, it seems wise to employ intermittent. I Wish You The Best, Carl
glamour george28545
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i was on Zoladex in 2005 for 8 months when my Psa was 0.2. It remained the same for almost 8 years but in the last two years increased to 13.1. i have been back on zoldex for 4 months and my PSA is now 0.1. If this stays I expect to come off Zoladex in Nov 2015. My consultant I am told likes to take patients off the Zoladex and re-introduce it should circumstances demand it.
Keep up the good fight.
supercargo george28545
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The Prostate Cancer Charity have a good fact sheet.
Hormone drug:Goserlin
I started Zoladex 10.8mg September 2013 and expect my final one 25th September 2015. Next visit to Oncologist April 2016 and hope Zoladex is history so hot flushes and night sweats are a thing of the past..
george28545 supercargo
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