Lawrenceville & Braselton · Prostate Cancer Drugs
Relugolix / Orgovyx: what is it?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
Relugolix is a daily pill that lowers testosterone to slow prostate cancer.
It works quickly, and testosterone may recover sooner after stopping than with shots.
It must be taken every day.
Side effects are similar to other hormone therapy.
When hormone therapy is needed, schedule a visit to compare pills and shots.
What are Barrow County visits like?
Winder, Auburn and Statham readers who want an appointment come to Old Winder Highway in Braselton. Procedures are scheduled on Crown Pointe Way in Lawrenceville.
How are Winder-area patients treated?
For prostate cancer questions, Barrow County men can expect each test explained, from transperineal biopsy to MRI and PSMA PET/CT, along with a plain discussion of surveillance, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy and recovery.
What do Barrow County patients bring?
Barrow County patients can bring a short symptom history, medicine list, insurance card and any prior lab or imaging results. If treatment already happened elsewhere, the paperwork from it helps our urologists.
When should Barrow patients call?
Call (678) 344-8900 if anything changes or if you have questions after reading this. Our Braselton team is glad to set up a visit for Barrow County patients.
What else do Barrow County patients ask?
What else do patients ask?
Can I get help with stones from Barrow County?
Yes. Auburn and Winder patients get their stone scans in Braselton; if a stone needs breaking up, that is booked on Crown Pointe Way.
How do I book from Winder?
Call (678) 344-8900 or use online booking, and choose Braselton as your office.
Winder men often wake three times a night. Is that the prostate?
Often, but not always. Our Braselton team checks the prostate, the bladder and habits such as evening drinks before suggesting medicines or a procedure.
Do Barrow County women see a urologist for leaks?
Many do. Urgency, stress leaks and repeat infections are common reasons Auburn, Bethlehem and Statham women book with us.
What happens if my Barrow County PSA comes back high?
Our urologists repeat or review the test, look at your trend and explain if an MRI or biopsy makes sense. Nothing is decided at the first visit without your questions answered.
Prefer to watch?
Watch on YouTube: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate CancerWhat the video covers: An episode of our podcast explaining the PSMA PET/CT scan, an imaging test used to look for prostate cancer in the body.
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
Our Braselton team is glad to welcome Barrow County families for this visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology for Barrow County to go over your options. (678) 344-8900 Book online