HT

Hello Bas A warm welcome to the club you didn't want to join.

Just looked at your profile before posting - Gleason 9 T2 M0N0 and a Low initial PSA - HT for life looks harsh - is there any reason why you are on it for life?

I am the same as you - 2 years down though 1 to go on HT. People ask me "how are you - you look well". To be honest I feel great and as I am on a "curative pathway" all is well with me - I've put on a bit of "timber" but put that down to the HT. I can cry for England but a small price to pay, that along with ED when others a much worse off.

Cancer is a strange thing - it's a bond between people who have it and their family - anyone outside that circle just doesn't "get it". I put my wellbeing down to 50% listening to my team and doing what they say - and 50% attitude - I am going to beat this bast*rd.

Don't feel a fraud - you have cancer and are dealing with it - we all do - in our own way. From what you are saying all is well in the Bas world - let's keep it that way.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thanks for your reply Brian. I've got a phone appointment with my consultant in March, so will try to remember to ask him why I need to be on Zoladex jabs for life, amongst other questions! Keep up the good work and best wishes.

Bas

I’m the same decapeptyl for life.  Fatigue emotions etc. the for life is because there is no cure

“How are you? You look really well” is a pet irritation of mine. I know I look well, I always do, but how I’m feeling can change by the minute. I’ve now developed a standard response of “I’m doing OK thanks”. This tells people that while looks can be deceiving, I’m generally “OK” without saying I’m really well. And it feels a bit more of a considered response than “Fine”. 

I know it’s a very small thing but hearing this on an almost daily basis does wear you down. 

thanks for all you do, Brian. 

Hi Bas I get the same comments with my RA,oh you look fine,now I’ve got a pal to go along side it PC ,there’s plenty off help on here m8 and as I’m newly diagnosed in January I’ve found it a great comfort,keep smiling