Good evening all,
Husband is on 4th day of 20 sessions, a little fatigue to be expected… but he also has cystitis kicking in and a few sty’s around the eye, any recommendations of what could ease either or? Does he need to report side effects when back on Monday or is this just a part of the package?
he is already feeling miserable after 2nd HT injection, that’s brutal on him (though the excellent advice given here I think it was from worried wife to say to the nurse not to shake the vial worked an absolute treat - reduced the initial tummy pain massively so thank you!!)
jeepers, PC. just seems to bring something new each day with it…
apart from a good diet and exercise when he can manage it, are there supplements or anything else anyone has found to be helpful to try and make this road a little less bumpy for him?
our little girl has noticed he isn’t at full health, it’s very hard to watch a big strong man slowly become weak, snappy and generally feel under power 
thanks so much for taking the time to read this
Hello Bear
I am with Steve (mstev2 ) here. ANY changes to his health, daily routine or changes in his body's function need reporting to the Radiotherapy team at his next fraction.
There are supplements out there but we are all different and react to them in different ways. Before taking any you need to clear it with his medical team as you don't want a "medication clash". Apart from the Calcium/Vitamin D the only "supplement" I take are sage tablets which have cured my hot flushes.
He will get used to the "new normal" but it does take time to adjust to all the side effects.
jeepers, PC. just seems to bring something new each day with it…
as someone posted last year
"Prostate Cancer - the gift that keeps on giving" - how true.
Best wishes - Brian.
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