I thought it was time that I offered the following update. Since changing my 'anti-androgen' medication, from Anandron to Androcur - as reported last post. I can now report the following changes.
Negative:
Negative:
- The fatigue continues ... but is no worse.
- The hot flushes continue.
- Shortness of breath (after exertion) has returned.
- Sinus (1 week) unrelated to meds.
- Night-time urinations reached an unacceptable level.
- Cognitive Impairment has "reared it's ugly head."
- Confusion has entered the fray!
- Memory loss has recently begun to have an increased (unwanted) affect.
Positive:
- Night-time urinations have begun to decrease in number.
- Sleep has improved as a result of the decrease in night-time 'pitstops'.
- Bowel movements are returning to normal.
- Sinus has finally abated.
As of 3 days ago, the laxatives were discontinued; as Radiation Treatment tends to cause an irritable bowel and frequent (loose) movements. As a result, Metamucil was introduced. Also 'Flomaxtra' was introduced in order to improve urination.
Radiation Therapy
The Radiation Therapy has continued to go well. I simply cannot fault the staff ... the care and support we have received has been first class. Although I'm not sure whether this is not partly due to our two adorable grandchildren attending the Treatment Centre each day!
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