Hi ,
I was diagnosed with localised advanced prostate cancer in October 2024.
last year I had 18weeks of chemo and 4 weeks of radiotherapy.
iv been on Prostap for over a year now and have a 3 year course.
Finished radiotherapy 1st Sept 2024 then fitted with a catheter for 3 months which was the worst thing Iv ever experienced.
I had a starting PSA read of 42 and subsequently reads have been 0.49 and 0.1, the latter being 6 months since radiotherapy finished.
All blood work and renal etc has just come back really good, put on weight and back in the gym.
So, things on the up.
I feel so selfish, but the loss of libido has really messed with my head, very depressed, moody and loss of self esteem.
Not made love in a year.
Affecting my normal life and I’m a different person to what I was, can’t understand how my wife puts up with me.
iv considered what Ed help is available and counselling.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Hello Chris (Mitsen)
A warm welcome to the Macmillan online Community - although I am so sorry to find you here. I am Brian one of the Community Champions here at Macmillan and am in the fourth year of my personal prostate cancer journey.
The Community is divided up into different cancer specific groups or forums and I would advise you to come and join us on the prostate cancer group. Here's the link you need:
Once the page opens up - click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the group why not copy and paste or repost your post in the "New Here - Say Hello" section, you are assured of a warm welcome and plenty of replies.
I look forward to "meeting" you again on our part of the Community.
Best wishes - Brian.
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