Decapeptyl with Abiraterone

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Posted 11 Nov 2026 at 14:31

Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with PC, and am 20 days into taking 50mg Bicalutamide (8 days left) and 2 days into Decapeptyl 11.25ml (3 month dose). I had my 1st meeting with the Oncologist, yesterday, who was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and compassionate (if thats the right word).

We discussed starting Arbiraterone, alongside the Decapeptyl, within the next month or so, which would mean the Radiotherapy is pushed back until maybe Easter 2027.

I was just wondering about the possible side effects, and whether the pushing back of the Radiotherapy a sensible option?

Thanks you in advance.

Sean

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Posted 11 Nov 2026 at 15:47

Hi Sean.

Welcome to the forum. I see your daughter has already supported you. We will do the same, mate.

https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t34126-Dad--62---Gleason-8--T3-N1-M0---Abiraterone--Hormone-Therapy-and-Radiotherapy

Unfortunately, I can't help with your particular situation. However, there are plenty who can and will.

Good luck to you, Hayley, and the rest of your family.👍

Edited by member 11 Nov 2026 at 16:06 | Reason: Typo

User

Posted 12 Nov 2026 at 09:58

Thank you Adrian56, the help, love and compassion in this website is overwhelming.

I am so pleased that this type of thing is here for us, and those to come.......

User

Posted 13 Nov 2026 at 00:01

Hi Sean,

For me the main side effects of hormone therapy are fatigue and lack of sex drive. They are manageable but the drugs affect everyone differently.

I'm not medically qualified, but I think the aim of the hormone therapy is to stop the cancer in its tracks possibly even shrink it and delayed radiotherapy would then hit what remains? Best to clarify this with the medics though.

I have incurable PCa and in my case radiotherapy was delayed by 6 months after I started hormone therapy. Details in my profile.

User

Posted 13 Nov 2026 at 00:56

Hi Sean

I have popped a couple of responses onto the other thread started by your daughter- and pointed to the ADT -The Lowdown webinar run by PCUK . This is very informative and both presents information and gives those living with ADT a chance to directly talk about it and ask questions- highly recommended!!!

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

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Posted 13 Nov 2026 at 19:07

I was T3b (spread to seminal vesicles), PSA 21, gleason 8 upped to 9 in 2015 aged 59.

My primary teatment was HT for 3 years (Zoladex) and 32 sessions of RT. Included in treatment was 2 years on trial having abiraterone, enzalutimide,prednisolone. Treatment, HT, started October 2015. I started RT beginning of Nov 2016. Delay was for personal reasons rather than any medical issues and done with full agreement of oncologist as the HT was doing what it should. Once I accepted there was no panic to have every possible treatment right away I was 'happy'.

Obviously this may not be same for everyone. My situation now is good 10years after treatment.

Peter

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