My Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer in 2015 and we were told it was symptom management from then. He has been amazing throughout his treatment. Last year he underwent some chemotherapy but it was stopped. He sleeps in a recliner chair and has limited mobility. The after effects of the chemo have left him very weak.
In the last few weeks he has been very agitated, especially with my Mum who is in the early stages of dementia. Is this common?
I know he’s worried about leaving my Mum but I don’t want to remember him like this.
Hello Shemaynew
Welcome to the group, which I hope you will find to be a source of help and information.
The effects of chemotherapy can vary from person to person but fatigue tends to be a side/after effect that affects everyone whatever medication they have had for Prostate cancer.
As this is a change to Dad's normal routine I would be speaking to his GP - it could be the after effects of the medication or something else.
To help us help you can you add a few facts to dad's profile (you can read a member's profile by clicking on their name or avatar) such as his PSA readings and medication he's on. To do this on your home page, click on the chair - top right, then profile, then edit. Once you have written something don't forget to save it.
Best wishes - Brian.
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