Well, I start my radiation on Thursday. I do hope those radiation gunners aim well! Thanks to all you guys who have supported me with words of encouragement so far. I do have one question can anyone who has had RT recall what quantity of water you had to drink before each session?
On a different topic, I am a very different man than I was a year ago. Setting sexual matters to one side, I find that my mind gets a little fuzzy on occasion but more noticeable is the fatigue that sets in, as an almost daily occurrence. Is this a reaction to the Zoladex?
Well I have gone through two days of radiation. Hopefully all went well. I have adopted an approach which is rise at 0600 and walk for 45 to 60 minutes, then a small bowl of porridge with tinned mandarins. A shower, a shave a xxxx and a shoe shine. So far I have successfully managed to defecate unaided. I then drink 600ml of water precisely one hour before the treatment. It seems to work.
I've been off them for 15 months and I'm still not normal!
From me also, hope it all went smoothly. 1 down 19 to go (it is 20 you are getting isn't it?).
Steve (SteveCam)
I do hope the gunners aimed well. My biggest fear is the location of the prostate is such a ridiculous location that I just hope they don't cause any collateral damage.
Rens
Dear Worried Wife
Do you mean he was asked to empty the bladder and then drink 600,ml thirty minutes before the treatment? One thing I am unsure about is: " can I drink normally in the morning when I wake up at 0600, empty the bladder and then at the right time take 600ml?" Hope that makes sense.
Rens
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007