Good morning.
Had my Spaceoar treatment on Monday, if the rest of my journey is as comfortable as that, I’ll be a happy man. Done under general anesthetic in the theater, no discomfort or lasting effects from the anesthetic.
I go for my radiation planning on the 19th.
I had the ADT injection just over 3 months ago, the side effects are manageable, but I could do without them. As my ‘proper’ treatment approaches I’m starting to get a little nervous now, I think it’s going to be 20 sessions over 4 weeks, I’ll know for certain on Thursday.
I’ve been told my cancer is ‘pleasingly’ organ confined and hasn’t gone on tour, so I’m optimistic for a full cure. Everything should be over and done with by the end of October and it will just be the waiting for blood test results.
I’ve made major life style changes includinggoing vegan cutting out alcohol and started a ( light ) weight lifting regime, walking more every day, though the ADT does restrict me a little because of balance.
At 73 I’m aiming for another 10 years with a reasonable quality of life, I don’t think that’s a lot to expect, though I may have to give up my hobby of juggling with chain saws
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I’ll post again in October.
Best wishes everyone
Hello Peter r
Well you look like you have got everything sorted!! The 20 Fractions on "The Sunbed" are easy - the hardest part is getting to and from the hospital.
Whilst I appreciate your lifestyle changes and applaud you for it, yes exercise is good for you (ADT and Radiotherapy does take it out of you at "our" age) you can still enjoy some of the "finer" things in life.
Perhaps juggling with chainsaws is not the best idea idea with issues with balance - I am only 68 but I have had to give up riding my bike as I kept falling off (whilst sober I should add!!),
I wish you well with your Radiotherapy - please let us know how you get on.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Hmmm, ever considered the issue is that you are sober when riding a bike? 
Could always get some stabilisers fitted, or Mrs Millibob could join you on a tandem.
Ah well!! I will stick to driving, walking, the bus or the tram.
However don't laugh, I was at an airshow yesterday where the RAF Falcons Parachute Display team dropped in. As I took a video on my mobile telephone looking up to the sky I set off vertical but 10 seconds later I was horizontal on the ground. I just leaned back and bang - gone!! As luck had it I landed on soft grass no damage done apart from my pride. My children (adults) and Grandchild thought it was funny!! 
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I only said to Mrs Millibob last week too - I feel really well and am loving life!!
I think I need to slow down and watch what I am doing!!
Best wishes - Brian.
(oh - I did suggest a trike but that got shot down!!)
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