Dad just diagnosed. Need advice

Thanks Chris new to this site not sure how to start a new topic

Hello

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the sunshine!

I just wondered if RT and HT can cause a delay tiredness? Dad was OK during the treatment, still carrying on with normal activities. However, the past 2 weeks or so he has been extremely tired. Sleeps for longer and isnt going for walks. When he does go, he has to sit on the bench for a while.

He is also suffering from a bad cough (not covid as we got him tested). He has a chest xray next Monday.

Luckily, his endoscopy appointment for Barrett's esophagus has also come through for July.

He is convinced he has throat/chest cancer because the cough is really bad and he is tired.

Difficult to say until tests are done, however i just wondered if HT and RT tiredness can come on months after treatment?

He still has blood in stools too which Macmillan are not too concerned about but will test him for all that in August, when his next PSA is due.

Thank you in advance!

Good to hear from you Dave. Hope all OK your end.

Dad's energy levels are a bit all over the place. Sometimes he is shattered. Other times he seems to be OK.

GP gave him some meds for cough as they thought it could be his asthma. Its made a slight difference. He is also getting some breathlessness now and then.

Chest scan on Monday and endoscopy end of July. 

I am trying not to stress and wait for results.. its really difficult as i feel like we are back to investigation stages, which is what was happening exactly a year ago with his prostate.. fingers crossed.

Will post with results.

Take care.

Hey Bob!

Good to hear from you.

Dad had last HT in December 2020. I think it may be the side effects. He naps in the afternoon if he is home. This week, so far, has been OK.

The chest x-ray results say N/A. I assume this means no further action. I have sent a message to the GP to confirm. Really hope its clear. His cough has really improved. I suspect it was the asthma playing up.

He is still bleeding from bowels. That will be checked in August, together with next PSA test.

I know its a common side effect, hoping it is just that.

Hope you are keeping well and enjoying the sunshine!

Hey Bob!

Was a very humid day..but glad no rain!

The last HT in December was 4 weeks. He had 6 months HT in total. 

He said the hot flushes are getting worse, particularly at night. Could also be the weather.

No he isnt on Tadalafil. Can't remember if he tried it but not on anything at the moment.

The cough has practically gone. Just a bit worried about the bleeding from bowels. He said its a few times a week now.

Hopefully colonoscopy in August will rule out anything serious.

Take care.

Hey Lyn,

I remember reading about some permanent side effects and hot flushes was one of them. Must be really difficult in the summer.

Dad didn't get them initially.. the evening primrose and sage helped.. but recently they are getting worse at night. He has about 5 held hand fans around the house! Sometimes one in each hand going at the same time lol! 

I must admit, the problem has improved - but it has been such a long time to even get an appointment, I'm sticking with it. Actually, not all that hot today here in Suffolk - but I'm traveling to Gloucestershire in the Morning, (Sunday) I suspect, I will need to change into Shorts when I arrive!.

Enjoy Sunday Bob. Its going to be 29 in London!

Thanks Peter. Really glad to hear hot flushes finally stopped and treatment has done the job. Really reassuring to hear this. Il defo speak to dad about accupunture. He had it many years ago for migraines and it did work, so he may be up for it again.

Thank you!