I have to accept that this is part of the treatment to keep the disease at bay. My wife is very undestanding of the unfortunate side effects.
The sweats are an unfortunate side effect that I have to live with. My wife is very understanding. I have found that daily walks reduce the effects of tiredness and helps to control weight gain.
Daily walks/ exercise help to improve my mood and to reduce weight gain. It is very easy to sit and do nothing!
I have lost interest in sex. I have to ensure that my moods do not disrupt family life.
Yes
I understand the reasons for the treatment as testosterone can be the driver for the cancer.
I found the 2 weeks after each chemo infusion difficult feeling tired, very dry and sore mouth and reduced appetite. I had no interest in sex. However, remember why you are going through the treatment! To make you better!
Stick with it! The treatment is temporary although the effects of the steroids (weight gain) take time to wear off. I did not experience hair loss to the top of my head, but did to other parts of the body (chest and eyebrows).
Within days of each treatment I felt very tired, achy particulary legs and feet, dry sore mouth. Understand that it is a very strong poison but the effects will wear off at the end of the treatment.
Yes
The consultant explained the reasons for 'offering' me the treatment which I understood. He wanted to 'cure me'.
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