Testosterone question...

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Hi all, I'm new here, so bear with me.

I was diagnosed back in June after a biopsy. Early stage, slow growing TF, however, my problem is that my testosterone levels are very low (0.4). This has happened naturally and was the reason for the initial discovery of a high PSA. I was extremely tired all the time, and had low mood and poor concentration. I thought "great, a few injections and I'll be right as rain". But oh no, the oncology team were delighted that its low as this will aid in the slow progress of my cancer.

My question is, has anyone else had this issue? Is there another to combat the fatigue and other issues? The doctors haven't been much help with this.

Thanks for reading.

Mr U 3 months ago

Testosterone is the cancer fuel and not having any due to natural selection or HT (Hormone Therapy) is the initial way to put the cancer to sleep (as Millibob always describes it as).

I’ve been on HT for three years and have no testosterone.

Your treatment plan may involve testosterone in the future but you will only find out in time via your team in oncology.

Good luck.

Buzzers 3 months ago

Hi Elted,

It may seem strange, but exercise is the key to combatting the fatigue (along with a good diet). You will need to listen to your own body & not overdo things, but trying to fight the fatigue with a walk (or anything else that gets you up & about) will help.

I'm sure others will be along shortly with some other suggestions.

Best Wishes

Brian

Millibob 3 months ago

Hello Elted58f08b

Welcome to our "club" although i am so sorry to find you here.

As Mr U said above, your testosterone is the cancer's food, if you don't have any the cancer can't feed and grow. Once the cancer is asleep the Radiologists can use Radiotherapy to kill the cancer cells.

Lack of testosterone causes fatigue and as Brian (Buzzers) said exercise is good for the body. I worked during my 3 years on HT and I work from home driving a desk and computer. Every time the fatigue got to me I would take the dog for an extra walk - it worked for me and in the entire 3 years I think I only had a "nana nap" 2 or 3 times.

Good luck moving forward - do let us know how you get on.

Best wishes - Brian.

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Elted58f08b 3 months ago in reply to Mr U

Thank you for your reply.

I will just have to wait and see what happens. I suppose I am lucky to have such low testosterone.

All the best.

Elted58f08b 3 months ago in reply to Buzzers

Thanks for your reply, I did start walking a few months ago but I didn't keep it up. I am back at it now however after your suggestion.

Regards,

Elted58f08b 3 months ago in reply to Millibob

Thanks Brian for your response,

It must have hit me differently, I am exhausted all the time, and have "Nana Naps" every other day. As I mentioned in an other reply, I have started walking again after recommendations on this post. So, hopefully I'll see some progress.

Thanks again.

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