End of chemo and some good news!

CELEBRATE by going out and treat yourself Grantyo12 . It is a rollercoaster but just think that the PSA increase was due to the cancer cells being broken open and dying.

For the radiotherapy try and keep up with the exercise and make sure that you get your bowels into a regular routine. Different hospitals have different protocols so it will be a matter of waiting to see what yours advise but usually you will need to make sure that you drink a couple of litres of water. Diet wise hubby was told to avoid wind producers, caffeine and alcohol but apart from that nothing else. The radiographers are brilliant and will help you through it so make sure you tell them of any issues with your bowels or bladder. Try and get a regular time spot as this helps with bowel planning. Also sort out if there are any concessions for parking if you need to take the car. My husband had 33 sessions and apart from needing something to relax the muscles as well as a build up of fatigue he coped well and the treatment was successful.

Onwards and upwards for the next bit of treatment to kill the cancer. All the best.

Hi Grantyo12 , congratulations for getting through chemo.  By comparison RT is a breeze!  The planning session in my case required empty bowel and full bladder and once this was achieved I had 3 little tattoos applied.  Nobody had mentioned about being ‘empty’ so I had 3 failed attempts and then I was given an explanation sheet which made it all clear.  After that I sailed through planning and 37 sessions with fatigue slowly building.  These days some hospitals dish out enema’s to help, but I got in a daily routine and avoided anything ‘gas’ producing like greens or onions.  Boredom was the hardest part. If you have ANY side effects after a treatment let the team know. Best wishes, David

Great news . Keep us updated . 
best wishes

Liz & OH  XX 

That's great news, as David says RT is a breeze compared to chemo. 

I wish you all the best for successfull RT. Just make sure you follow all the guidance you're given regarding diet, preparation etc. throughout the RT treatment and you should sail through it.

Derek.

The alcohol abstention may be the most difficult of the things you’ve said , thanks for the advice, v helpful x

Thanks Derek! 

I will, thanks

Thanks David, I have been given some stuff to take for 5 days before for the planning session for the bowels, im not that regular at the best of times so I’m fingers crossed! 

Try not to stress about it, just let nature take its course and go through the motions

Great news Grantyo12. Get the bottle cracked open

Majestic