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Hi everyone, just found this forum so I thought I’d share my journey so far. Back in January this year I saw my GP with blood in my urine this led to rapid access to Urology and being investigated for possible bladder cancer. Cystoscopy was clear and escaping kidney stones ruled out but the blood was still in evidence. My request for an MRI was at first met with some resistance but eventually agreed to. I waited some 6 weeks for this as the Urologist viewed this as pandering to my concerns however, this was when the radiographer saw something which warranted further investigation. Within a week I was invited back into clinic to confirm that they had indeed seen a mass in my prostate which may or may not be cancer. A biopsy was arranged for that week and a week later I was told that it was indeed a malignant tumour with a Gleason score of 9 (5,4). A bone scan and Pet scan quickly followed the outcome of which showed that the tumour was contained within the prostate. In the blurry discussion that followed I remember them saying my only option was surgery and chemotherapy and a provisional date was arranged. At this point I hadn’t yet spoken to an Oncologist so therefore felt I hadn’t been given an opportunity to discuss treatment options. At this juncture it’s only right that I tell you I had BUPA in my locker so I spoke to them for advice as to how to proceed. Long story short, I decided to activate my insurance and chose my Oncologist and regional centre to begin my journey proper. I saw my Oncologist within a week and after a 90 minute consultation which included a comprehensive lifestyle assessment I started hormone therapy with radical radiotherapy the same day. I’m on Abiraterone daily for 2 years and Zoladex injections every 3 months for the same period. At the time of writing I have just completed my radiotherapy. 
6 months in I am suffering with fatigue which seem to be most common amongst others on this forum. I’m coping well with the Abiraterone but the Zoladex wipes me out for a good 36 hours and I’m just wondering if i will ever get back to my active lifestyle where I’m walking the dogs upto 6 miles a day and playing golf when the weather improves or do I need to start adapting. Any advice will be appreciated