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Prostate cancer, removal of testicles

Pink diamond
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Hi,

my Dad has been doing hormone injections for almost 8 years for prostate cancer.  This year, his PSA had risen significantly to in the thousands.  He was put in a clinical trial for Enzalutamide (excuse the spelling).  His PSA is now 44 which is good.  He is, however really struggling with the immediate side effects of the monthly hormone shots.  He gets severe flu like symptoms for several hours.  He is considering having his testicles removed.  Does anyone have any advice on this?  He is not concerned about the sexual function as he is 77 years old.  It is such a permanent procedure, he wants to make sure it's the way to go.

 

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    Hello Pink diamond,

    Welcome to our forum! You have joined the right forum to talk about prostate cancer. Many of our members here have had prostate cancer. You will probably notice someone called woodworm - Brian - who had prostate cancer and I think he may have had hormone injections. So hopefully he will notice your message and come and say hello.

    If you wanted to ask our nurses for advice, you can ring them on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello Pink diamond,

    Welcome to our forum! You have joined the right forum to talk about prostate cancer. Many of our members here have had prostate cancer. You will probably notice someone called woodworm - Brian - who had prostate cancer and I think he may have had hormone injections. So hopefully he will notice your message and come and say hello.

    If you wanted to ask our nurses for advice, you can ring them on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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