testosterone supplementation after prostate cancer 83 year old in remission0 testoterone 10 yearslaf

artie · February 15

radiation and degaralix

artie · February 15

Should I take testoterone supplementation always tired

jc5549 · February 15

would need a little more information I think. If you are 10 years out with undetectable PSA, or stable PSA, I think it’s a serious question you should address with your cancer doctor. It does not sound unreasonable in my humble opinion.

jc

Clevelandguy · February 15

Hi,

Are you currently taking any ADT drugs? Could be at 83 there are other things that could make you tired. Like jc5549 said, discuss it with your Urologist.

Dave 3+4

Old Salt · February 16

Yes, there are many other issues that can make an older man tired. For instance, I am taking L-thyroxine because my thyroid isn't functioning so well anymore. Please get a full set of routine lab tests.

artie · February 16

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721047#Comment_1721047

what is jc5549?

artie · February 16

My urologist gave me the dr. to treat the low testosterone

Clevelandguy · February 16

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721062#Comment_1721062

Hi,

It’s a person with a screen name of jc5549, see other posts on this subject.

Dave 3+4

Old Salt · February 16

artie,

I repeat that you should also get a set of routine lab tests. Although your tiredness may well be due to low T, there are several other possibilities.

I gather that you are not on degarelix any more. True?

PS: many doctors would not be willing to prescribe testosterone supplements for a patient who had prostate cancer.

artie · February 17

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721047#Comment_1721047

what is jc554?

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721076#Comment_1721076

Not on any thing.Have labs r fine except for testosterone which is 0

Josephg · February 17

Since Testosterone feeds PCa cells and promotes their growth, it is always a risk for a PCa survivor to take Testosterone supplements or direct injections. In your case at 83 years of age, I can envision a PCa survivor looking at the risks in a different light, perhaps even considering that action as a roll of the dice.

I would suggest having a lengthy conversation with a Medical Oncologist, so that you have the benefit of all available information, and can make an informed decision for your own case.

artie · February 18

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721090#Comment_1721090

Thanks.It's a debatable issue and there is no conclusive proof that it will work and may cause the cancer to come back but I want to do something about the tiredness.

Old Salt · February 19

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721104#Comment_1721104

Makes sense. At 83, your health priorities favor QOL (Quality of Life). Even if the cancer would return, the initial approach would be Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT, 'hormone therapy') to drive your testosterone (and likely your PSA) back down.

artie · February 20

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/329005/testosterone-supplementation-after-prostate-cancer-83-year-old-in-remission0-testoterone-10-yearslaf

Doctors are not in agreement ,many say its like pouring gasoline on a fire and there is doubt it will work.

Old Salt · February 20

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721157#Comment_1721157

That is correct. Many doctors will not prescribe TRT for a patient such as you.

I mentioned QOL before; that is very personal of course. You also need to consider how long you want to live. I believe that the average life expectancy for an 83-year old is about 6 years, but this depends obviously on your overall health. But if you want to 'make it' to 100 for instance; that's a big difference in how to approach the issue at hand.

testosterone supplementation after prostate cancer 83 year old in remission0 testoterone 10 yearslaf

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