Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
North West
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
Olaparib (Lynparza)
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
Exercise as much as you are able and sit with your feet up when resting.
Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment
Keep your brain active by doing puzzles, having conversations, exercise as much as you are able. Walk among nature, mindfulness training, talking therapies. Join walking or cycling groups.
How this treatment impacted my life the most
The effects on my blood leading to slight anaemia increases fatigue from hormone therapies. The need to take anti-coagulents to prevent pulmonary embolisms increases bruising and bleeding from minor cuts which take longer to heal up.
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Not sure
Why did I give this answer?
The treatment is part of a clinical trial and the combination of olaparib and abiraterone has kept my psa down. If there was a better treatment with fewer side effects then I would take it.