I reflected on this being worthwhile if the treatment cures my prostate cancer. At times it’s not so easy
Listen to your body and rest. Start to move and gradually build up exercise as soon as you’re able. Be patient.
Remain positive and talk to people close to you about your feelings. I found zoom meetings with other men who’ve been through similar treatment helpful. We had very frank and open talks.
Very tired and lacking in energy for a few months. Erectile disfunction and self esteem has been the most difficult to deal with.
Yes
Surgery still seems to be the option to get rid of localised prostate cancer, although in my case my psa levels started increasing within 6 months requiring radiotherapy
Difficult to come to terms with. I try to accept it as being worthwhile to beat cancer.
Test when you feel tired. Go for a walk or exercise before radiotherapy session as I felt very tired afterwards. It’s important to get out in fresh air
Remain positive and talk about your feelings to people close to you
Attending hospital every day for 7 weeks is a grind and obviously takes over your life. Take it a day at a time and be positive that treatment is worth it
Yes
I already had radical prostatectomy a year previously. PSA levels increased quickly so electing for salvage radiotherapy gives me the best chance of beating cancer
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