Facing ADT: What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Treatment and Staying STRONG

ADT can be one of the most feared parts of prostate cancer treatment. In this episode of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, Frank Ring talks honestly about androgen deprivation therapy — what ADT is, why it may be prescribed, how it can affect the body and mind, and why men need more than information to get through it. They need structure, support, and a workable plan. This episode was inspired by a recent STRONG Clarity Call with a man who had just begun ADT and was searching for practical guidance. Like many men, he found online conversations filled with struggle and side effects, but very little about how to move through treatment with clarity, strength, and hope. Frank shares his personal experience with prostate cancer treatment, ADT, radiation, fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, emotional disruption, and what he calls the “fog of war.” He also explains how the STRONG Through Prostate Cancer™ Method helps men stay grounded during treatment and begin moving toward STRONG 2.0 — the stronger, wiser, more intentional version of themselves after cancer treatment. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What ADT is and why it may be used in prostate cancer treatment. - How ADT may affect testosterone, energy, strength, mood, focus, body composition, and identity. - Why the side effects of ADT can feel so disruptive for men. - How the “fog of war” can affect concentration, decision-making, and daily follow-through. - Why men need structure, not just side-effect information. - How walking, mindset, strength, nutrition, recovery, and support fit into the STRONG framework. - Why staying STRONG through treatment begins with one clear next step. Download Frank’s free guide: The 5 Things No One Tells Men About Staying Strong During Prostate Cancer Treatment https://www.walkingforhealthandfitness.com/strong-during-treatment This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always speak with your physician, urologist, oncologist, radiation oncologist, or qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about ADT, prostate cancer treatment, exercise, nutrition, supplements, or recovery strategies. Walk on. Stay steady. Stay STRONG, Frank