It is what it is. Speak to your GP and try medication to help. My wife understands that things are not the same, so spend a little more time with your partner to get reassurance that its OK.
Hormone therapy was not that bad. My breasts were the biggest issue at the time. You know it is not for ever and once you are off the treatment they quickly go back to normal.
With any cancer you always ask the question why me. I accepted that I had it and did not want to let it define me. It didn't . The hormone therapy did screw up my emotions but on the plus side I actually lost weight whilst I was taking them as I gave up alcohol for the 6 months I was on them.
I quit a great job abroad to have my treatment back in the UK. I don't regret taking that decision as I wanted to focus on the treatment without the distraction of work. Not everyone can afford to make that decision, but if you can take time off work whilst having the radiotherapy you will feel that you are more in control of the situation.
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The radiotherapy was a stroll in the park. The side effects whilst having het treatment disappeared soon after the last session. I have had no incontinence and my peeing is better than it has been in years. My bowel movements have improved a lot recently but are not quiet back to where we were pre-treatment. It is a small price to pay to be cured of the big C.
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