Started Lupron yesterday - Should I have medical oncologist on my team?

Yes, you should definitely seek out a good MO. The surgeon has done his job, same forvthe radiation oncologist. Their work is done.
Sorry to hear younrecurred after so many years.

I think it would be a good idea to seek an MO who specializes in PCa ASAP. I would encourage you to ask the MO about the possibility of adding Zytiga to the Lupron. The combination, together from the outset of ADT treatment, has been shown to give a significantly longer remission.

You're at Northwestern? You have a well-known, nationally-recognized PCa MO right there, Dr. Maha Hussein. She was my MO at University of Michigan, but she is now at Northwestern.

She's very good indeed; I was very satisfied with her care.

Thanks for your help, guys.
Just made an appt w Dr Hussain at NW Hospital. I’d heard about her from a friend who sees her.
She’s an MO who specializes in PC and URO.
Feeling very good about that decision. Thanks, again.

You absolutely need to see an MO. Similar to my friend ISU, I immediately went and saw two experienced MOs who deal with mPC. These gentlemen went out of their way to review my diagnosis and provide a treatment plan. Enrolled in a trial, and discussed with me all the options. This is very important, because as you progress through the disease, new treatments will become available. For instance, I am now on Zytiga, which was approved just prior to my diagnosis.

You also should have a discussion with your MO regarding average treatment times, and what your response to the treatment means in regards to your lifespan. This conversation, while difficult and is really like trying to predict when the Mets will when their next world series, can help you make other decisions in life (i.e. financial planning, retirement, etc.). My MO is not only my main adviser on treatment and medical issues, he provides information that allows me to make rational decisions regrading other aspects of my life.

Ask around, get some references, talk to a few MOs, and then move forward. You will not regret it.

Your brother in arms.

Mike