One month in and the specialist nurse told me my psa has dropped from 126 to 12.4 . I know this drug is capable of delivering good results but the drop is spectacular. I have discovered that my tiredness
is partly due to my lack of hydration. And no side effects wonderful.
Hi Big Col
That is fantastic news, and I hope it gets better. Indeed hydration is very important - as is positive thinking, exercise and rest. Side effects may creep up on you as time progresses so just listen to your body.
All the very best
KrisPy
(wide awake after last round of chemo yesterday....so full of steroids!!!)
Excellent news, I was diagnosed 12 month ago, psa 49, stage 4a, last check in April, undetectable, been on abiraterone since September, tiredned yes,.muscle aches yes and get out of breathe easily on walks, other than that ok
Yes I'm beginning to realise a positive mental attitude and exercise are important.
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