incontinence pads are helpful. May feel that because of the catheter, may stop a few things you want to do but can still do things. being aware of the medication you are on and the effects it has on erection. finding someone to talk through. Speaking to your partner about the issues.
the prostatectomy wasn't as successful, there is ongoing treatment. Because of my underlining condition, I couldn't do the 'normal' course of radiotherapy. currently on hormone therapy. Figuring out the next steps that have affected my life the most. Impacted my sexual life; because of hormone therapy, can't get an erection the way I used to.
Yes
Because its the option that gives me the most opportunity to keep living.
to talk about it with consultant ASAP because there can be another option for you. (in my case went from tablets to injections) talk to the appropriate people. don't bottle it up. talk to necessary people before searching on the internet because of the misinformation
it means that I have to remember to diarise and make appointment. so be more proactive about this process speaking to specialty agency to talk about the process. to research more. speaking to the appropriate people. specialist knowledge in the area.
Yes
choose to be more proactive so that the active surveillance procedure is followed up more robustly.
speaking to the 'right' people about these side effects. Finding solutions and/or better dealing with these side effects
Talking to the appropriate people about any issues you are facing.
mainly around breast, chest, growing and painful. thinking about what I needed to wear to hide the fact that I was growing breast.
No
I would go straight for the injections next time. I would not choose the tablets again.
for hot sweats: telling your close friends, family, coworkers that you have this side effect. So I don't have to pretend that it isn't happening. be aware that during the injections, that your ability to have sex is 0. ensure that you are aware of that before starting and during the injections. being aware of the general side effects and that you need to make others aware about how you are feeling.
had an impact on my travelling as the injections need to be taken regularly. It affects when I can go on holiday.
Yes
yes I would, but I would go for the injections every 3 months, not the monthly one. as the 3 month one is in the arm and the monthly is in the stomach
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