It wasn't and isn't a problem for me. All sexual drive disappeared, but accepting this didn't concern me. In the last 18 months I've put my energy into other things - charity and conservation work - and feel that that's been a more productive use of my time!
Tiredness and loss of muscle strength was an effect of the 20 sessions of radiotherapy. It meant that I wasn't able to do the outdoor jobs that I was used to doing with the same stamina and I'd have to take more rests. Annoying but accept it! You're getting better and now, 18 months after radiotherapy, I'm much less tired and regaining strength.
Overall tiredness and the fact that I had to sit down when I would have been up and doing things. During radiotherapy I went to bed earlier in the evening and I still do.
Yes
The treatment wasn't invasive or painful. The Staff at the Hospital Oncology Dept were brilliant - informative, patient, kind and professional. A hard-working team - great people.
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