The fundamental reason for hormone therapy is to reduce testosterone and PSA levels and therefore reduce the ability of the cancer to spread. Loss of sexual function is a less worse outcome than dying
Over a year into the 3 monthly injections and I still get daily hot sweats. Fortunately they only last for a few minutes. I keep focussed on the fact that they are keeping me well
The fact that this would be me for at least the next three years
Yes
I want to live
Try to accept that anxiety is a normal human emotion when undergoing this type of treatment. Speak to the staff, talk to others in the waiting room. Listen to all the tips you get from fellow patients
The radiation period was difficult for me with gradual worsening of my bladder function but the time passed quickly and the side effects are slowly improving.
Yes
I knew that not having the treatment would result in the cancer spreading and I want to live
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