After 12 months off Zoladex.

Sorry to see the rise in PSA Mal, and it may well be that you end up back on Zoladex.

How did you tolerate it last time?

I am lucky in that I tolerate it well, with hot flushes being about the only significant side effect.

It seems that Zoladex is the ADT of choice in Oz, whereas Lupron is more commonly used in the US. Purely anecdotally, I have found that the people I know on Zoladex cope OK, whereas most of the posts on here suggest that Lupron is the work of the devil.

At least you have until March to enjoy an ADT free life. Make the most of it!

Chas

Mal, yes 2+ sounds about right, we’ll it was for me.

I also put on weight after my first year on Zoladex, so when I had to go back on after a 2 year break, I determined that wasn’t going to happen again, so I started to really watch my diet.

I have always exercised, albeit fairly mildly - a daily 4km walk, Golf a couple of times a week, and very light weights - so made sure I kept that up and thankfully I haven’t gained anything since going back on 9 months ago.

Diet wise, I mainly managed things via serving size. At 72, I really don’t want to deprive myself of the pleasures of life, so haven’t excluded anything, but have reduced the amount I eat. I still enjoy a glass of wine (or two), have an occasional small serve of bacon and egg for breakfast, and a small steak (150 gms) once in a while, but it's a very small piece of Tasmanian salmon, Thai style for dinner tonight!

It doesn't take a great deal of effort and it is worth it.

If my PSA gets back to zero then I’ll have another ADT vacation, but if not, then I’ll stick with it.

Good luck, Chas