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In October my radiation treatments ended however I was still suffering through the hormone LUPRON therapy. Early December I had my first labs which showed my prostate cancer was not measurable in my system (not totally eliminated but effectively gone), my testosterone level was 15ng where the average healthy male has 222ng to 775ng in their system. Chemical Castration is defined at having a testosterone level of 20ng and below.
I just had my 4 month lab work. It’s been 5 months since my last radiation treatment and 32 days post LUPRON being active in my system. LUPRON was given to me in August one single shot that last 6 months, 180 days. So the end of January was the 180th day, but who’s counting. Why is LUPRON given? Prostate cancer feeds off of testosterone LUPRON suppresses the production of testosterone. Women are also given LUPRON for certain types of breast cancer.
So where am I at today? LUPRON is still in my system and it will take four months to a year for recovery and the hope of a decent sex life (for me). My current testosterone level has rocketed to (drum roll here please) 17ng! I have hope because it has increased.
So my advice to those males here that are facing Prostate Cancer in their futures. And you will . Early detection is obviously key here. Get your PSA done yearly. I had a PSA test of 4 two years later the results were 12. Yes I was shocked. No symptoms just the PSA test telling me the bad news. Hormone therapy is common now. I would suggest you get a testosterone level check before treatment so you have a baseline. I did not because I did not know.
Any questions you know I’m here for you. In dealing with this bitch cancer we are all friends.
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