It didn't because it was simply monitoring. The only 'impact' was going initially for a biopsy then for regular PSA blood tests and the occasional scan. These questions seem a bit odd to me for this simple 'monitoring' process ie no surgical, radio or chemo or hormone treatment at that stage.
Yes
Simply because it gave me reassurance that although I was living with Prostate Cancer it was no significant threat at that time.
Try to keep mentally positive even losing physical strength through the hormone treatment which commenced around Feb 21. Even at 65 years of age I tried to keep as fit as I could since I knew surgery was on the horizon. I walked 1000 miles in 2021 and ran the virtual London Marathon locally in Oct 21 knowing I was due for surgery in Nov 21.
Having always been a 'mans man' I think the loss of physical strength, slight loss in libido and loss of body hair plus breast enlargement resulted in a little anxiety.
Yes
I'm pretty well aware now that this treatment could have saved my life. In Nov 20 I had an MRI scan that showed aggressive activity which needed to be controlled whilst on the waiting list for Radical Prostatectomy which I eventually had in Nov 21.
Difficult one this! So far I've only tried Tadalafil which has been partially successful in helping with erections but does raise blood pressure a bit! At 67 I have to admit it has been frustrating but not life changing with a very understanding partner.
Incontinence was always my biggest fear but I was lucky that this was never an issue. I knew my sexual function would be significantly affected which has had the biggest personal impact on my life.
Yes
Simply because it has undoubtedly given me more years of life than I could have expected without the treatment.
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