Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37498,0.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ http://www.prostatehealth.org.au/v3/html/sheet_5.htm#hormone none over seas in under develop contries  surgical castration  is the only treatment for prostate cancer the problem is any form of Since the  testicles provide over 95% of the male hormones it is obvious that their removal will reduce the levels. This occurs very quickly after the operation, which is performed sometimes as day surgery but more commonly with an overnight stay in hospital. An advantage of this form of hormone treatment is that the inconvenience and cost of regular medications is avoided. Medications are available as an alternative to orchidectomy. The injectable drugs act on the brain to reduce the production of male hormones in the testicles and currently last from 1- 3 months per injection. This means that regular monthly or 3-monthly injections are required to control the cancer cell growth, and should these be stopped, the prostate cells will begin to grow. Medications are available as an alternative to orchidectomy. The injectable drugs act on the brain to reduce the production of male hormones in the testicles and currently last from 1- 3 months per injection. This means that regular monthly or 3-monthly injections are required to control the cancer cell growth, and should these be stopped, the prostate cells will begin to grow. jcr65566 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT I opted for the chemical path and found the depression it caused was more then I could handle and had to go off the treatment. The advantage of the chemical is it is reversable by merely not continuing it, however the shots can take as much as a year to completely leave your body.I personally recommend going on antidepressants a few months before opting for the chemical treatment and insuring that you have a good emotional support system in place.I have no experiance with the physicial castration.Good luck. I am a nine year survivor and have no symptoms as of now.Your prospects are good. douglas_anthony Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Besides the much lower cost of surgical castration are there any other benefits of surgical castration vs chemical castration? After surgery would one also need to take other drugs? Badmamazoo Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT