I've decided after chat with ongology doctor to go for brachytherapy, in going forward, I'm sure it's best decision for me, I didn't want prostate removed,so iam and relieved really after reading up and doing a bit off researched I start my hormone tablets tomorrow , the side effects do worry me with the tablets, but whatever treatment I go for there side effects, it was a tossed up between that an hormone tablets, and then radio therapy.im hoping I've made the right choice
Hi Cfc,
Making that final treatment choice is one of those decisions in life that jump about all over the place from one moment to the next. It's unlike anything else where there is normally a right or wrong answer, but having made that choice it feels like the monkey has moved off your shoulder & there is now a positive light shining in the distance.
It's surprising how side effects can vary from person to person but I'm sure you will find your own way of dealing with them if any do crop up.
Best Wishes
Brian
Well I started using my hormone tablets today was going to start yesterday but had a busy day and was a bit worried about when side effects kick in I'm taking RELUGOLIX , I've never ever heard off them before, I've taken my first dosage off three tablets as off tomorrow its one a say, I properly take that after my even meal, but I did have some good news a lighter moment lol, for three weeks I've been taken tamsulosin one every night before I go to bed, they started help me after the first couple off nights but last night was the first since I can remember I did not get up once to go to pee in the night I could believe I know you might not think that's a great deal bit it is to me , I used to be getting 4 or 5 times, many thanks steve 64 age and starting to train myself to go to pee lmao
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