Stopping HT early?

Hi  Coltrane.

I have read your profile but a couple of questions, can't see any PSA figures, was your Gleeson 7 or ,9?

I presume cancer contained in the gland?

I don't think anyone really knows if it should be  30 or 36 months but does depend on stats.

If it was me and I was getting fed up with side effects I would probably stop but please remember that's just my opinion.

But I would look at all the stats including current PSA figures.

Also see what others say

Best wishes 

Steve 

My understanding is that the general guideline is "the more aggressive the cancer the longer the duration".

Given that my own treatment, as a Gleason 9 diagnosis is also for 36 months, I would suspect that yours is similar.

Reading the NICE guidelines, and other papers, I will hang on for the full period. If it is suggested I have less I will be concerned.

Hello Coltrane 

I am also a Gleason 9 and told 36 months - I am with Steve (mstev2 ) here - it's an aggressive cancer, the oncologist said 36 months - I would stick with the 36 months (if you read my profile I have had a biochemical relapse and am back on another 9 months HT).

You mention 2 side effects in your profile:

* Hot Flushes - have you tried Sage Tablets ? - they cured mine within a fortnight.

* Weight Gain - I put on 3.5 stone during HT - my oncologist has put me on Ozempic the weight loss drug -it costs nothing to ask!

I hope this helps. Happy to answer any questions.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Brian

yes, tried Sage and now on medroxyprogesterone and that doesn’t make that much difference. The flushes are worse at night - i still wake up several times a night. I’ve put on 2 stone and this has effected my attempts at resistance and mobility training. The extra weight puts pressure on my knees. I understand what you say and I sorry that you’ve had a relapse.