Advice and Counsel - How Much to Too Much?

Hi, Seeking Clear Horizons please don't feel forced to be in this forum.

In May 2021 I was diagnosed with T2, Gleason 3+4(7), Intermediate Risk.  I wasn't suitable for surgery so I opted for the Hormones and Radiotherapy treatments.

Now I am 2 years into Remission (touch-wood).  I don't regret choosing the Hormones and Radiotherapy.  Yes I had some side effects, still have a bit fatigue and ED, over 2 years later.

But... being in Remission totally makes up for that.

See what your specialist recommends.

If you can, take someone with you, either your daughter or wife/partner.

We are all here for you.  I know it might sound corny.

Please let us know what your decision is.

Hi SCH

In answer to your question

I was considering surgery at first but changed my mind when I realised that major op with a GA, didn't fancy that.. Also  potential irritating side effects like ED and urinary issues although should  say that not everyone has them.

So went for RT which I found quite easy , just lay on a bench and had a machine whizzing round me.   All over after about 6 weeks which included short term side effects.

That was in 2017 and everything ok since then.

any other questions please ask

best wishes'

Steve

Hi Alpine Wanderer,

 I had my follow up treatment telephone review with the hospital at the end of November so I'm expecting to get a reminder about having a 6 monthly PSA blood test via the GP within the next few weeks.  I have it diarised so if I don't hear anything will request one direct with the surgery.

The side effects from HT have been wearing off & only get a very occasional hot flush which only lasts a couple of minutes & is quite minor by comparison so hardly noticeable these days.  I'm also glad to say that my libido seems to be coming back again so will ask them to check my testosterone level at the same time.

All the best

Brian

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My libido is coming back but there's nothing to back it up (if you know what I mean).

What "short term side effects" did you encounter please?

Main one was constipation which started midway through and finished a couple of weeks after treatment finished.

Meds helped in a limited way but I could cope with it

Fatigue was a big one.  Loss of libido.

The Hormones gave me hot sweats, manboobs, turned me into a right woman.

Don't regret it for a minute!