The radiotherapy was almost a non event. Side effects during the treatment was one bout of diahorrhea, after half the sessions, plus a bit extra tiredness. Long term effects are purely a bit of extra urgency when I want a pee, but I dont have to go much more often. I just go whenever it's convenient.
The most difficult thing of radiotherapy is that you have to arrive at your appointment time with the bladder partially full, and the bowels empty, but we soon get that sorted.
The sessions are quite funny, turning up and meeting the same old group of daft old men, pulling each others legs and telling jokes. I actually miss them.
The actual rp sessions involve lying down for 5 minutes, you dont even know when it starts and finishes. The staff are all amazing with their care, advice and good humour.
I finished my rp about 4 months ago, and waiting for my next PSA test in October to see if I'm cured, I'm quietly confident.
Re the hormones, I havent had any injections since late last year, but only now am I feeling more like my old self, that's normally how long it takes.
For what happens if you stop the hormone therapy, or wether changing to active surveillance, give the specialist nurse at your oncology department a ring and talk to her. They are fantastically kind, understanding, expert and helpful. Ive done that a couple of times when my knickers need untwisting. You can always change your approach at any time, although reversing RP or surgery is somrwhat difficult after the event.
Good luck to you and your dad, dont forget hugs are great therapy as well!😉