Nearing the end of 18 months of ADT

bdhilton

New Year Update
It’s been a while since I’ve updated the group. In February I’ll receive my final Lupron shot (one-month dose), and March 22 will be my last day taking 1000 mg of Zytiga. UCSF will then taper me off prednisone over four weeks. I’m also scheduled for my final CT urogram in March, along with a baseline DEXA scan.
I’ve gotten used to the daily naps that come with the “mild” fatigue (the doctors’ word, not mine 😄), and I’m definitely looking forward to the hot flashes subsiding. I’ve noticed some hair loss on my legs and arms as well.
On the positive side, I’ve stayed very active—walking 3–5 miles daily, plus 30 minutes of yoga and light weight training three times a week. My comprehensive blood panels have been stellar to date (surprising, considering I still enjoy my wine).
All in all, ADT wasn’t nearly as bad for me as I feared, and of course I’m focused on the best possible long-term outcome. I started this journey back in 2009, and I’m grateful to still be moving forward.
May the Universe smile on all of you, and Happy New Year.
—BD

swl1956

Congrats to you BD!

Glad ADT is coming to an end for you, however I must admit I'm jealous at the same time. I'm about about 12 months into my prescribed 24 months of ADT / Abiraterone and prednisone. I haven't found the side effects as bad as I feared either, but look forward to hopefully not dealing with the annoying hot flashes and fatigue. I'm considering asking my medical oncologist if we can reduce it to 18 months due to undetectable PSA. I hope you will keep us up to date on how things go post ADT. I am curious about your wine consumption. My doctors tell me alcohol is a no-no while on these drugs. Having abruptly stopped my beer habit after being told this, I'm wondering if it is really that important? I've been alcohol free for over a year now. 😫 Cheers to the New Year! 😀