What would/did you do?

Think a lot would depend on your age and personal circumstances.  I am more near 70 - so I would go for the first option as I don't see me reaching 90.   I would be inclined to phone the helpline and question this doctor's advice.

Hugs,

Jan 

Sorry you've been having problems with the treatment.  It's a big decision to make and - from the sound of your status updates - it's not clear whether you've had a chance to sit down with your oncologist for a decent discussion of the implications of the different options.  You can also ask for a second opinion, too, to see what another consultant would recommend.  Phoning the Macmillan helpline is also a good idea.

One other thought is that 6 weeks might seem like a long time if your feeling rubbish, but people do adopt to and get used to treatment - it could be worth persisting with things a little longer to see if things improve?  I'm being treated for a different cancer, and having some (thankfully, non-dramatic) health problems due to the treatment.  If you'd told me 2 years ago that I'd have been in this position now, I'd have been pretty gutted - but I've adjusted to things to a fair extent and am still able to do most of the things I enjoy and find worthwhile.  You may well make different choices - which is quite reasonable - but it could be worth taking a little longer to see if you adjust to the treatment?

I am sure there are alternatives to Zoladex that you can take.....?  Its definitely worth some research and a serious discussion with your Oncologist

Many thanks for comments,

Sascha, my oncologist hung on me the last time I spoke to him, as I advised him I would prefer to have Hi Frequency Ultrasound than RT!  That was as a result of seeing a TV documentary about it.  As it happens I was ineligible for that as my gleeson score was too high!  (I think he should have known that!)

Also my specialist nurse says zoladex is the preferred hormone therapy for my degree of cancer (T3, gleeson as advised, and PSA of 29.8).

Solent Lady and Ground - I am seeing my GP this Friday, he is talking to my urologist this week!

Again many thanks to all, will advise you of my decision.

Saw my GP last friday, we decided to go with casodex 150mg tablets daily for the next three months, to see how I go.

I had PSA blood test taken yesterday (Monday), will get results on Thursday.

Anyone know what score I should be hoping for? (Was 29.09 before I had the zoladex injection in February).

Any comments appreciated!

Regards

Sammy