Changes:
• The fatigue continues and has worsened somewhat. This seems to occur every time I have a new Zoladex Implant (every three months). The first few weeks or so the side effects seem to be heightened.
• The hot flushes continue but with less frequency and duration. Shortness of breath continues and had worsened somewhat - see point 1 above.
• Night urinations have increased to 2 or 3 per night!! Might have to discontinue my last ‘cup of tea.’
• Sleeplessness is now almost a thing of the past! I sleep very well now (between ‘pit stops’)
• Tiredness has also increased – see point 1 above!
• Sensitivity of the skin IS a thing of the past.
• Hair loss - chest, stomach, under the armpits - continues but is not a problem. Less shaving required now!
• Breast (nipple) soreness and sensitivity are gone.
• Cognitive Impairment continues to improve; largely because I am forcing my brain to remember even small details - the old adage applies here - use it or lose it!!
• Confusion only rarely becomes a problem, because of the above strategy.
• Memory loss has eased considerably - again because of the above strategy!
• Berocca; my 'High protein' energy drink (a breakfast supplement) and Glucodin have all been suspended in favour of:
Propolis - a product of honey, which has proven results for empowering the immune system; Sage – improves memory; improved, well-balanced diet; and, a milk substitute with added calcium and vitamin D – to prevent bone thinning.
Unchanged:
• My attitude is increasingly positive!
• Bowel movements remain good.
• I have maintained a weight loss of 2.5kgs - still 6kgs to go!
While it is important to exercise sufficiently each day to stave off bone thinning and muscle atrophy; it is also important to allow your body sufficient rest each in regard to the Radiation Therapy!
I have had to ‘work’ at balancing these two; it was only when I considered just how much my body was damaged during the Radiation Therapy that I was able to fully understand the importance of maintaining this balance!
• The fatigue continues and has worsened somewhat. This seems to occur every time I have a new Zoladex Implant (every three months). The first few weeks or so the side effects seem to be heightened.
• The hot flushes continue but with less frequency and duration. Shortness of breath continues and had worsened somewhat - see point 1 above.
• Night urinations have increased to 2 or 3 per night!! Might have to discontinue my last ‘cup of tea.’
• Sleeplessness is now almost a thing of the past! I sleep very well now (between ‘pit stops’)
• Tiredness has also increased – see point 1 above!
• Sensitivity of the skin IS a thing of the past.
• Hair loss - chest, stomach, under the armpits - continues but is not a problem. Less shaving required now!
• Breast (nipple) soreness and sensitivity are gone.
• Cognitive Impairment continues to improve; largely because I am forcing my brain to remember even small details - the old adage applies here - use it or lose it!!
• Confusion only rarely becomes a problem, because of the above strategy.
• Memory loss has eased considerably - again because of the above strategy!
• Berocca; my 'High protein' energy drink (a breakfast supplement) and Glucodin have all been suspended in favour of:
Propolis - a product of honey, which has proven results for empowering the immune system; Sage – improves memory; improved, well-balanced diet; and, a milk substitute with added calcium and vitamin D – to prevent bone thinning.
Unchanged:
• My attitude is increasingly positive!
• Bowel movements remain good.
• I have maintained a weight loss of 2.5kgs - still 6kgs to go!
While it is important to exercise sufficiently each day to stave off bone thinning and muscle atrophy; it is also important to allow your body sufficient rest each in regard to the Radiation Therapy!
I have had to ‘work’ at balancing these two; it was only when I considered just how much my body was damaged during the Radiation Therapy that I was able to fully understand the importance of maintaining this balance!
