With chemotherapy, I felt unable to socialise, and it restricted my wife, too. I also had terrible toothache related to pre-existent gum disease but made worse. This has since gone.
Yes
It could have been worse; if I am advised to take a course of treatment to prolong my life, I am unlikely to turn it down.
The hot sweats were not caused by radiotherapy, but by hormone treatment.
Very little, mainly it increased my visits to the toilet, and made me get up regularly overnight.
Yes
It was painless and side effects have (so far) been minimal. I am also unlikely to refuse any treatment that will prolong my life.
By sharing your story you can help others. Share what went well, what didn't and everything in between. Your experience is valuable. Help make the prostate cancer community stronger.
