Orgovyx vs. Eligard

swl1956

Been on Bicalutimide (Casodex) for almost a week now. Haven’t noticed any effects except some bouts of flatulence.

Had an appointment with Fox Chase medical oncologist yesterday. Very professional, she’s offered me a choice for step 1 of Orgovyx pills or Eligard injections. She mentioned that Orgovyx can be cost prohibitive and the Bicalutimide will prevent the testosterone spike known with Eligard. If I understood her correctly indicating that they were comparable options. I choose the Eligard. After reading a bit, it sounds like Orgovyx may have some other benefits? Now I’m second guessing myself. Any opinions on this?

Step 2 is four Zytiga pills and one prednisone. Sounds like I’ll be taking all of these for a long time. Perhaps 2 years. I don’t see the radiologist until middle of next month to discuss his plan. Likely IMRT for 5 weeks. I understand there’s some logic to weakening the bandits before nuking them but all this waiting between treatments is stressful. Seems like too much time for the bandits to eat me alive.

Geez! This stuff can be all consuming.

mamakath

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/328903/orgovyx-vs-eligard

Hi swl1956,

My husband has been on Orgovyx since August. Only one side effect which we have experienced- it TOTALLY turns off his testosterone. No libido AT ALL. If that is okay, then go for it.
His doctor’s office should be able to find a program that reduces the cost to an acceptable level.

Good luck.

swl1956

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1720295#Comment_1720295

Well, it's sounds like it's doing what it's supposed do. If that's the only negative thing, I think that's one thumbs up for effectiveness without side effects. Is your husband taking any other meds with it?

I'm hoping some others might chime in with experiences with Orgovyx (Relugolix) or Eligard (Leuprorelin)