Just completed prostate radiotherapy

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Thanks to all those who gave me advice before I started my prostate radiotherapy on 4th February. I have today completed 20 fractions and can honestly say the side effects have been minimal. Needing the loo a few times first thing in the morning is a small price to pay for a curative procedure.

My experience at Mount Vernon was excellent - the staff there were all so professional, caring and acted with the utmost dignity at all times. Of course I will have follow up appointments, but hopefully the worst is now definitely over.

Throughout the process I kept myself fit - in the 28 days I ran 40 miles, also walked 56 miles (2 miles per day), and averaged over 11,000 steps a day (1 step for each man who dies from prostate cancer each year). These were challenges i set myself, and I'm pleased to have completed them. And I am 70!

Good luck to anyone awaiting similar treatment, but I can assure you that my experience was much better than I expected.

Take care, everyone.

Millibob 14 hours ago

Hello Parkrunner

Cracking post and well done in keeping fit at 70 - I to am 70 and twice this week have reached 11,000 steps (but I am on holiday ).

I am pleased you found the radiotherapy OK and I wish you well moving forward.

I love those 2 words "curative pathway".

Best wishes - Brian.

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Grundo 14 hours ago

Good news Parkrunner

I had mine done at M. Vernon in 2017 and I also rated them highly.

All the best

Steve

grandad dave274c0c 12 hours ago

That's great news. Bet your glad the treatment journey is over. I'm a bit behind you but I think my RT will be throughout April. Could I ask a wee question. It's the urine Flow Test i'm having problems with. I know I can do the business at home but due to some sort of stress/anxiety I fail the test (twice) in a Hospital setting. Just wondered if you had any problems. Good luck and enjoy the summer...

Cheers Dave

Parkrunner 11 hours ago in reply to grandad dave274c0c

I didn't have to do a Flow Test; I have learnt over the last month that there are many different treatments going on at the same time, depending on precisely what part of the prostate is being treated. I hope the hospital do everything they can to help you succeed. They all tend to be very helpful. Best of luck.

Carl28 11 hours ago

Well done, with the treatment and the exercise regime! In 2021 at 72 I cycled, on the road or trainer min 10 miles a day over the RT, 20 days over 4 weeks and I'm sure it helped.

I continued same routine during the 2 years follow up HT.

Good luck, Dave

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