having to make sure my fluid intake for a full bladder was correct. After drinking a full bottle of water, my bladder re-filled rapidly, meaning I had to let some out before my treatment began. I found drinking only two thirds of a bottle, 20minutes before my appointment, and eating a teacake, worked better. I managed with this system after the first three days, up-to the end of treatment.
Yes
Once I had worked out how to have a full bladder at the right time, everything went like clockwork. I had a sufficiently full bladder, every time.
Just take your jumper off when you have hot sweats! They will pass.
Just the hot sweats. They continued for more than 18 months after the last injection.
Yes
I can live with hot sweats better than I can live with Prostate Cancer.
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