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----------------------------------------------------------- From: liltrubin Message 3 in Discussion Dear Loaferjohn1: This may not be helpful as I am female but I do have a question for you-:) I have been on testosterone replacement for many years as my testosterone has always been low with the tumor. My testosterone is now normal after having the tumor removed! As is my GH which usually does not return to normal! I have never heard for replacement causing prostate cancer. I would think it would be more likely in those who take more then needed or abuse the drug. Is there research stating that prostate cancer is more common in those who replace low levels? I am currently working on my dissertation for my Ph.D. and this might be something I may want to include in my research. HUGS, Tina PS I recently had to change endo's and this change was easy cheesy! She jumped in as if she had always been on my case! Keep your chin up. Hopefully you will have the same experience. On Jan 13, 2008 9:16 AM, Loaferjohn1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: New Message on Pituitary Chat Update and questions.... Reply Reply to Sender Recommend Message 1 in Discussion From: Loaferjohn1 It has been just a few days over 2 years since my surgery. At this point, I am continuing to take Androgel for Testosterone replacement. My endo has left her practice to take up research so at the end of this month, I will start seeing a new one. I have the appointment scheduled and just had my bloodwork done so the results will be available. I am not looking forward to a new doctor as they are always a pain to get them up to speed. I had a couple of questions for the guys. How many of you see a Urologist because of taking the Testosterone replacement? My previous Endo had me see one because of the risk of Prostate cancer with taking the Androgel. I see him every 6 months as well. If you do see one, how often do you go, and do you get the lovely Prostate exam everytime? How many of you who had low Testosterone before surgery only to have it return to normal after having the tumor removed? The Endo that was associated with my surgeon (Dr. Laws when he was UVA) told me that if I stopped taking replacements that I should start making my own again. After 3 weeks I gave up the idea when I couldn't walk a flight of stairs. My old Endo believed that once it was as low as mine was (undetectable) that it would never return to normal. The reason that I ask, is that I am a procrastinator about spending money on myself and when I do have my script filled, I am apt not to use it as prescribed, but just enough to get by, thus stretching a 45 day script into 3-4 months. That brings up another subject to those struggling with the idea to or not to have surgery. I know how I am about my medication, (including my Pyschotropics for Bi-Polar) and if I had gone with my first surgeons idea of just having my tumor nuked, I might not even be here today. The chances of killing of the Pituitary go up if you have radiation, and of course if it goes then the list of medications need to SUSTAIN LIFE gets alot longer. If I had taken his opinion (I did alot of research before seeing him)I knew that I would have to rely on medication just to live (and I am not talking metaphorically) and with my habit of being so carefree about it, I would probably end up killing myself just by not taking care of myself. Always know your options before going to see the doctor and know the pros and cons, and above all, be true to yourself and ask for what is important to you!! I knew if my surgeon had no interest in operating on me, then he wasn't the one for me and I moved on. Thankfully I found Dr. Laws and he took great care of me. View other groups in this category. To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. Need help? 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