Amazing that you answered my question!!! Love your format Alex and Dr. Sholz. Short and sweet too. Thank You both so much. That was exactly my concern and was worried about muscle mass too and exercise. My doctor and I were also concerned the cancer may have returned somewhere. In the meantime, got a sonogram of likely locations, testes and adrenals and all looks good. This info helps me to just go forward without worry and be strong. There is a psychological factor after prostate intervention and one could tend to become inactive, in an effort to be cautious. Not for me. Very grateful for all you do. Good cheers !
A big thanks to you Alex and Dr. Scholz for making this material available. The content, the presentation, so helpful and reassuring for those of us on this path. Your research and your expertise truly are a beacon of light for not only for us, but our partners as well. I consider you an unofficial member of my treatment team, and perhaps someday will make it official, once I get through this first round of treatment. This channel is invaluable and thank you again.
Great video. I’m on ADT now. My testosterone level was 690 before I started and had a lot fear about going back to my normal level after my treatments. I didn’t want to feed the cancer. Thank you for shedding light on this subject.
Through the years I've read that normal or high T are protective against the development of PCa but that cancer that is present will grow in the presence of T- hence, ADT for pts. who have been dx'd. Dr. Scholz seems to say in this vid that normal or high T even in someone dx'd with PCa will not effect tumor growth. Would really like to see or hear some clarification. Thank you.
You are right that the absence of testosterone will inhibit prostate cancer growth in most men who have been diagnosed. He is saying that for men who have prostate cancer (or who have been treated for prostate cancer) there is not much difference between "normal" and "high" testosterone levels, as it concerns prostate cancer, in men who are not on androgen deprivation therapy. This was in the context of someone asking if it was bad to exercise since that could raise testosterone levels.
After my first ADT, my testosterone became undetectable for 4 years but also caused full blown diabetes, the untreated psychological side effects remain after 7 years. I am slowly becoming IT, buffalo bill.
Thank you for your public service. There is so much bad and misleading information on prostate cancer out there, much of it spread by the medical community. I think you are about five years ahead of the curve.
I was told by my Radiation Oncologist that I should wait 2 years after having HDR Brachytherapy (monotherapy) before going back on TRT. When I was on TRT my Testosterone levels were about 1200 or so. My question is, how low does your PSA need to be to go back on TRT after 2 years?
Jerry, I will add that to our list of questions for future videos. Our helpline may also be able to give you some information on that. Our contact information is here: pcri.org/helpline
I am a 72 year old Man currently undergoing Radiotherapy for Prostrate Cancer. I am also having 3 Monthly injections in my Belly . My Sex life is non existent, will it improve when my Radiation treatment ends next Month .? Or will the Hormone treatment stop me having a normal sex life.? I have to have these injections for 3 years or more.
“I listen to how patients feel”. The mark of a good doctor.
Amazing that you answered my question!!! Love your format Alex and Dr. Sholz. Short and sweet too. Thank You both so much.
That was exactly my concern and was worried about muscle mass too and exercise. My doctor and I were also concerned the cancer may have returned somewhere. In the meantime, got a sonogram of likely locations, testes and adrenals and all looks good.
This info helps me to just go forward without worry and be strong. There is a psychological factor after prostate intervention and one could tend to become inactive, in an effort to be cautious. Not for me.
Very grateful for all you do.
Good cheers !
A big thanks to you Alex and Dr. Scholz for making this material available. The content, the presentation, so helpful and reassuring for those of us on this path. Your research and your expertise truly are a beacon of light for not only for us, but our partners as well. I consider you an unofficial member of my treatment team, and perhaps someday will make it official, once I get through this first round of treatment. This channel is invaluable and thank you again.
Great video. I’m on ADT now. My testosterone level was 690 before I started and had a lot fear about going back to my normal level after my treatments. I didn’t want to feed the cancer. Thank you for shedding light on this subject.
I would like know the effect of Vit D3 on testosterone level... thank you in advance
Did he just say testosterone doesn’t cause cancer to grow? Isnt that the WHOLE point of adt treatment??
Thanks for the advice. I had the same question about the effect of exercise on testosterone.
IGF1, however, does boost tumor growth, and certain kinds of exercise and foods/supplements boost IGF1
Through the years I've read that normal or high T are protective against the development of PCa but that cancer that is present will grow in the presence of T- hence, ADT for pts. who have been dx'd. Dr. Scholz seems to say in this vid that normal or high T even in someone dx'd with PCa will not effect tumor growth. Would really like to see or hear some clarification. Thank you.
You are right that the absence of testosterone will inhibit prostate cancer growth in most men who have been diagnosed. He is saying that for men who have prostate cancer (or who have been treated for prostate cancer) there is not much difference between "normal" and "high" testosterone levels, as it concerns prostate cancer, in men who are not on androgen deprivation therapy. This was in the context of someone asking if it was bad to exercise since that could raise testosterone levels.
After my first ADT, my testosterone became undetectable for 4 years but also caused full blown diabetes, the untreated psychological side effects remain after 7 years. I am slowly becoming IT, buffalo bill.
That sucks
Thanks for the great info. Is the effective time of ADT linked to how quickly or slowly the PSA declines to its nadir?
Thank you for your public service. There is so much bad and misleading information on prostate cancer out there, much of it spread by the medical community. I think you are about five years ahead of the curve.
Michael, I will add your question to our list for future videos.
I was told by my Radiation Oncologist that I should wait 2 years after having HDR Brachytherapy (monotherapy) before going back on TRT. When I was on TRT my Testosterone levels were about 1200 or so. My question is, how low does your PSA need to be to go back on TRT after 2 years?
Jerry, I will add that to our list of questions for future videos. Our helpline may also be able to give you some information on that. Our contact information is here: pcri.org/helpline
My testosterone is at 1124. Is that good. I'm 45 and dont take any testosterone.
I am a 72 year old Man currently undergoing Radiotherapy for Prostrate Cancer.
I am also having 3 Monthly injections in my Belly .
My Sex life is non existent, will it improve when my Radiation treatment ends next Month .?
Or will the Hormone treatment stop me having a normal sex life.?
I have to have these injections for 3 years or more.
Here is a video we have on the side effects of hormone therapy:
th-cam.com/video/efza9vq-cg8/w-d-xo.html
Yes
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