Today my last Zoladex injection should be out of my system. I shall not miss it and am looking forward to testosterone recovery. In some ways however it has been a bit of a safety blanket. Whilst on it both Testosterone and PSA have been undetectable. So other than the side effects I've felt pretty relaxed, the cancer has been stopped in it's tracks! I feel like I'm now entering the unknown.
Side effects wise I've been pretty fortunate, I've been able to work throughout my treatment. I still weigh about the same, however I appear to have been converting muscle to fat based on my reflection in the mirror! My cholesterol is on the high side too. I've not really had hot flushes. I can fall asleep impressively quickly these days. Family trips to the cinema include a power nap for me, especially in the comfy recliner chairs they have now. If (when) I wake up at night its hard to get back to sleep. Loss of libido and ED are definitely a thing.
To combat this I've been on Tadalafil, and have a VED though the NHS, though that took about 6 months to get an appointment after giving them a nudge. I purchased tadalafil online to begin with. I've joined a CrossFit gym after getting a free 12 week program through Battle Caner. I think this and generally trying to keep active has help the most physically and emotionally. I've also got a fantastic wife and family supporting me, they have been through an emotional roller coaster along with me.
I'm on Tamsulosin to help flow, I think the radiotherapy has caused a slight stricture, but other than that all is good, again I think I've been fortunate.
I've been told my testo should recover fully in about 12 months, I'm hoping to see improvements before then, we shall see! My next follow up appointment and blood tests are in September so I guess unlikely to see anything at that point. I was also told it'll be about 18 months to see if treatment has been successful.
All the best to everyone on their journeys