Hi ,
I was diagnosed with localised advanced prostate cancer in October 2024.
last year I had 18weeks of chemo and 4 weeks of radiotherapy.
iv been on Prostap for over a year now and have a 3 year course.
Finished radiotherapy 1st Sept 2024 then fitted with a catheter for 3 months which was the worst thing Iv ever experienced.
I had a starting PSA read of 42 and subsequently reads have been 0.49 and 0.1, the latter being 6 months since radiotherapy finished.
All blood work and renal etc has just come back really good, put on weight and back in the gym.
So, things on the up.
I feel so selfish, but the loss of libido has really messed with my head, very depressed, moody and loss of self esteem.
Not made love in a year.
Affecting my normal life and I’m a different person to what I was, can’t understand how my wife puts up with me.
iv considered what Ed help is available and counselling.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Hello again Chris (Mitsen)
I am pleased you have found us - we are a decent bunch!
Your treatment looks to have worked well, it’s the ED and loss of libido that’s the issue. I appreciate we are all different and to be honest for me the fact I can’t get an erection and I am ill has brought my wife and I much closer- and we were close BC ( before cancer).I don’t know if it’s an age thing - I am 69 and been married 46 years!
There is help available through your team and GP and it’s possible our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) may have some advice for you.
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Best wishes - Brian.
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