Yes there are different chemo drugs for different cancers and some are more gruelling than others. 'Chemotherapy' just means 'treatment with chemicals' although it has come to be seen as a specific set of chemicals.
We have members here who have breezed through and even continued working full time. Others have struggled or had to give up because it made them so ill.
Don't assume it is too early to be thinking about chemo. Traditionally it has only been used in the very end stages because chemo does not kill prostate cancer cells. However, recent research has shown that chemo given earlier can make hormone treatment much more effective for longer so I would be a bit concerned if your dad's consultant doesn't start suggesting it as an option soon.
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PS remind your dad to ask whether his testosterone level is being checked and if not, why not. It should be 0.69 or less.
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Thank you Lyn. Yes he’s had the T test but we have not been given the results. Waiting for the scan now before seeing consultant so hopefully will be all discussed then. Nurse said they hoping PSA will come down with the Casodex but we will see. Not knowing is pretty rough.