I had help from the NHS ED service and was prescribed VIAGRA . Taking this regularly helped maintain sexual function. I had to overcome a lack of libido and with support from my partner I was able to maintain sexual activity throughout my treatment . My libido and spontaneity has improved incrementally since I have stopped ADT ( hormone therapy) .
Maintaining regular exercise regime helped to mitigate all side effects of treatment and boosted my emotional wellbeing. Walking and cycling and generally being outdoors.
Maintaining a consistent range of activities on a daily basis helped enormously.
The hormone treatment had the most sustained impact on my sense of wellbeing and emotional happiness. I was on ADT for almost 3 years and it had a significant detrimental impact on me.
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I am not aware that any other effective treatments were …or would be available for my stage of disease. The 6 cycles of Chemotherapy were manageable and I seemed to tolerate this treatment ok. I had 37 cycles of radiology which became increasingly exhausting towards the end .
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