PSA & Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer | Ask A Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD

PCRI's CEO, Alex Scholz, asks medical oncologist, Mark Scholz, MD, about hormone therapy and PSA monitoring.
0:07 How soon should someone expect see a decline in their PSA after beginning hormone therapy?
1:40 Can you explain "Lupron flares," wherein a man's testosterone briefly spikes after initiation of Lupron therapy?
3:26 How often should someone be checking their PSA while on hormone therapy?
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[@macarthurmoore8582]

Thank you for this extremely helpful channel!!

[@brandywvstrong9531]

I wish this were the same for my 46 year old husband. 🥺 Thank you for this channel it has helped me research more. 🙏🏻

[@Sklandarkal]

Thank you very much from Italy. Very useful informations

[@jfc650]

I am, a high risk prostate cancer patient, Stage IIIC (cT2a, cN0, cM0, grade 5 [Gleason 3+4, 4+3, 4+5]), in my prostate cancer treatment process. I had 1 Firmagon and 1 Lupron treatments, and, 10 EBRT treatments. My PSA decreased from 5.4 to 2.2. I am not sure if it is in good progress or not.

[@gavinfoster9118]

Another great presentation!
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[@bhartendu17]

A patient of prostate cancer should how longer take hormonal therapy

[@mjkirk12]

Is hormone therapy an option for intermediate (teal) level prostate cancer?
I am 54 and two urologists say I need to go for radiation or removal soon.
Is hormone therapy eternal or does it stop when the PSA is lowered?

[@ThePCRI]

Hello, our prostate cancer helpline may be able to ​help with your question. Please feel free to contact us here: pcri.org/helpline

[@rebeccajanes8509]

My husband has bone Mets in his spine, shoulders, hips and one leg. The cancer has also metastasized to several lymph nodes. He has had radiation on his spine and pelvic area. He is now doing hormone therapy. Is this going to cure him? He is 70 years old and was diagnosed with prostate cancer 12 years ago but it was on a wait and see level

[@ThePCRI]

Hello, our prostate cancer helpline may be able to ​help with your question. Please feel free to contact us here: pcri.org/helpline