Hello,
I thought i would check in and give an update re dad.
It has nearly been a month now since the end of RT. He is generally well. The main side effects so far have been more than usual bowl movements and getting up nearly every hour at night to empty bladder. Getting up every hour is causing him lack of sleep so he is getting a bit down about this. Will this improve in time?
He has his last Zoladex implant next Thursday. We were told his next PSA test would be in February when he has the telephone consultation with the oncologist. We were told this is because sometimes RT can cause the PSA to raise, so it is best to wait a few months.
However, today we got a text from the radiotherapy department regarding a follow up telephone appointment for next week and to ensure he has PSA done before. I remember asking them about this on the last day of his RT and they told us to wait till February. Any idea if this is normal?
I am not sure if the nurse will have any appointments to fit dad in. I will call the Radiotherapy department tomorrow and get some clarity.
He is managing hot flushes with evening primrose oil and sage. Definitely helps.
Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the holidays.