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ADT Hormone therapy

Skinut
Skinut CSN Member Posts: 1 *
edited December 2022 in Prostate Cancer #1

I am 82 and love to ski! I was recently diagnosed with positive lymph nodes on my prostate. I’ve received one testosterone lowering shot and have to decide if I want to take the hormone therapy tomorrow. My ski resort opens on the tenth. Will I be able to ski if I go forward with this therapy? How bad are the side effects? I’ve been working out on my mountain bike all summer and don’t want to miss ski season!

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  • Clevelandguy
    Clevelandguy CSN Member Posts: 1,403 Member
    edited December 2022 #2

    Hi,

    How did they determine that you have cancer in your lymph nodes? Did you already have surgery? What was the Gleason score of your lymph nodes?

    Dave 3+4

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  • Old Salt
    Old Salt CSN Member Posts: 1,737 Member
    #3

    A lot of info regarding your prostate is missing, but I do think that you can have fun skiing.

    In fact, just about everyone recommends exercise while undergoing 'hormone therapy'

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  • VascodaGama
    VascodaGama CSN Member Posts: 3,788 Member
    #4

    Well,

    Skiing at 82 is impressive. Surely you can enjoy it while on ADT.

    Don't break a leg. 😇😉

    VG

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