Hi, I've had prostate cancer since 2012. I had my prostate removed followed 2 years later by salvage radio therapy as my psa was rising. All well until 2019 when psa rose again and I was put on hormone treatment - prostap 3 injections for life. Prostap 3 has reduced my psa readings to OK levels which is very good. I guess I'm looking for others experiences and support in dealing with side effects. I've found walking outdoors (an old passion) to be the best way to alleviate tiredness and improve my mood/ anxiety..but my good intentions require motivation! I've joined an art class (hence my community name of one of my favourite artists) and also a local choir as I love music and playing guitar. I find these hobbies - and my family (I'm a grandad) - help me to stay positive. However, I don't usually share my prostate issues with my hobby clubs. There, that's me in a nutshell.
Hi Turner58 , that’s really impressive to be keeping a low PSA after 7 years. Long may it last! Exercise seems to be really good at combating fatigue, but I find it a balance that if I overdo it, I pay later. On this forum you can ask anything and usually get some reply.
Best wishes, David
Please remember that I am not medically trained and the above are my personal views.
I wish I had you’re energyTurner58
You need to bottle it and sell it, either that or write a blog and let us in on your life of many hobbies.
I sincerely hope you can keep the wolves from your mind which will let you be you.
I’m mostly positive and have a very positive family and wife who rally round a push me to the higher ground when I fall back.
My hobbies are nearly all related to chocolate so I really need to walk a bit more.
Keep us posted on your fabulous world within the PC world. Thanks for posting and cheering me up.
Good Luck
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