I think it is so dependent on your age and circumstances. Everyone is different. My sex life was non existent before the treatment so not being able to have an erection etc does not bother me. Someone I know who is much younger with a young wife is very bothered by the side effects and has taken many steps - medical and surgical to overcome the issue.
I can only say just accept it, if it's not bothering you too much.
The swelling in my legs is as far as I am concerned just a consequence of putting on weight all over. As I was never very hairy the loss of body hair is of little consequence to me
The time taken to physically prepare for it mostly whilst at the treatment centre but also being mindful of the advance requirement and then some anxiety about the immediate side effects - on the journey home for instance. Having to get to the hospital 20 times with trouble parking there every time did make me feel anxious.
Hot flushes, night sweats, bowel and bladder problems all impacting my ability to sleep
Yes
It seems to have worked although it could be the hormone therapy that I started immediately after the MRI scan results could have had the same effect.
Its the price I have to pay for having the cancer. I am getting over the side effects and for me I think its a necessary evil.
The weight increase and in particular big increase around my waist has meant new clothes - an expense as a pensioner I could do without. But the importance is to have the treatment for my health/life.
Hot flushes, night sweats, increased waist and fatty thighs
Yes
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