What to expect on Hormone injection treatment

Rob321,

I had the 6 monthly Hormone injections (luckily for only one year).  I had Hot Flushes, big mood swings, could cry at the drop of a hat for no reason, my waistline grew and grew and grew, ED, libido went to zero.  PSA levels went down to 0.09

But apart from that, I don't regret having the Hormones, they did the job for me.  I am now nearly 13 months into Remission.

I sometimes miss the Hot Flushes in this cold weather, but you can't have everything.

Best of luck.

Rob321, No need to feel anxious.  I know that's easier said than done.  I know I was, "fear of the unknown", that got me every time.

Some men don't get any side effects from the Hormone injections, we all are different.

Hi Rob - I have been on 6 monthly injections for 15 months - I have had 3 so far. Side effects - weight gain, hot flushes (under control) ED - no issues - we already have 4 kids and I can cry at the drop of a hat - but it works - my PSA is nice and low 1.37. You can see my journey by clicking on the icon of the beach. If you want to know more just ask.

I hope this helps.

Brian.

Hi Rob,

I am 74yr old, reasonably fit and active, and was diagnosed with local cancer about 5 years ago and had brachytherapy. treatment unfortunately I did not receive follow on check ups and 10 months ago had a blood test and scans and found it hd spread to local lymph nodes. I was immediately put on hormone treatment of bicalutamide and then 3 monthly injections of decapeptyl together with daily tablets of Enzalutamide my PSA was 61 now down to 0.03. 

Apart from some side effects such as feeling a bit lethargic maybe more aches and pains, increased boobs I feel ok, but it probably affects people in different ways.

Good luck with the treatment.

Peter

Hi

The three monthly injections, which I’ve had for six and a half years, Will make you a couple of things, fatigue always there and tiredness, these are the main two, we’re all different so other side effects may pass you by.

Stay safe

Joe

Hi Joe

I appreciate the feedback, I can accept the side effects as the treatment seems to be working. As you say we're all different and react in different ways.

Good luck to you

Peter