Hormone therapy just beginning

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Hello,

Been on monitoring program for a few years but things have changed over the last couple of years and have now been advised that treatment is necessary. Preferred option is a combination of hormone and radio therapy.

Just about to have the first injection and interested in members' experiences.

  • Hi

    Do you have anything to tell us as regards your scores PSA etc ? 
    Hormone treatment I presume is injections, what you experience from these are hot flushes and tiredness, sometimes fatigue. Radiotherapy affects people differently, in my case I had one day of the runs after twenty sessions, what can happen in months maybe years later, is how it can affect your stomach and bowls, in my case I got radiation prostitis which after a colonoscopy cleared up. But these are just things that could happen, as I mentioned these do not happen to everyone just me and side effects they love me.

    Stay safe

    Joe

  • Hi

    The only thing I would add to Joe's experience is to take notice of the diet sheet they should give you ( ask if they dont). I didn't over Christmas and it wasn't one of my better ideas!

    Regards

    Stuart

    Trying to get fit again!