It's now 5 weeks since my my last chemo and I have good, bad and indifferent updates to report:
GOOD:
Last PSA result from test on 21/10/24 remained at <0.05. Next test due 12/11/24 prior to meeting with consultant.
Fatigue and shortness of...
Side effects in general have been similar to Cycle 4 other than a significant escalation of fatigue and shortness of breath, starting suddenly on Day 5 continuing to Day 19 when it began to ease a little.
During this period I was completely exhausted...
My 5rd chemo visit on 25th September 2024:
First, more good news - PSA has now dropped from:
2.07 at referral for investigation of recurrence
1.22 (1/7/24)
0.54 (22/7/24)
0.19 (14/8/24)
0.08 (04/09/24).
‹0.05 (25/09/24)
I feel very lucky...
Cycle 5 being done today (25/09/24).
Unfortunately Cycle 4 has been significantly worse, due to cumulative effects which are widely experienced - and other than mouth problems all others have persisted through the full duration of the Cycle.
Notable ...
I am writing this update with my thoughts of and apologies to Grantyo12 (who is just in front of me on this treatment) due to his unfortunate PSA increases whilst on chemo, and send my best wishes to him for negative scans and continuation of his tre...
