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ken66

Was that just for your mental health or had it some physical benefit?

My uncle went through RT some years ago and the way he explained it to me was that he'd had the radio beams focused on each lesion at a time -- I think there was 3 or 4 can't remember. I'd have thought there would be some pain involved.[/quote]

I’m a great believer in exercise to help your mental well-being so that would be the main benefit. Regarding radiotherapy, definitely NO PAIN involved! You’re not aware of any sensation apart from hearing the machine in action

ken66

djnotts wrote:
ken66 wrote: ↑3 Jul 2021, 9:15pm I’ve only just seen this chain of posts which I’ve read with some interest having undergone RT during March last year accompanied by HT. I was given the option of RP or RT following diagnosis aged 69. I think it’s important to remember that there is often no right course of treatment, it would make life far easier if there were. The treatment choice for one person isn’t necessarily the correct one for another. It’s often a case of choosing the least worst option as you see it. Initially my preferred choice of treatment was brachytherapy but I was judged to be unsuitable as my urine flow rate was too slow. The suggestion that RT crudely scatters radiation was probably the case once but I don’t believe that is the case now. So far I am happy with my choice of treatment. On several of the 20 days of RT I managed to fit in a ride and I covered 200 miles during the month of RT treatments. Good luck to anyone faced with this cancer.
Helpful and encouraging, thanks for posting.

I certainly think that the latest RT methods can be very carefully and precisely focused, far from any scatter gun approach. My reading of numerous studies/sources suggests that I will receive the optimum treatment. And Notts Univ Hospitals group appear to have the latest kit!

Good luck with your treatment dj. You will finish the RT sessions in no time at all. It’s just a case of head down & get on with it! Rather than parking at the hospital I started parking in a supermarket car park half a mile or so away. The sole reason for doing this was to include a short walk either side of the session which was helpful to me

ken66

I’ve only just seen this chain of posts which I’ve read with some interest having undergone RT during March last year accompanied by HT. I was given the option of RP or RT following diagnosis aged 69. I think it’s important to remember that there is often no right course of treatment, it would make life far easier if there were. The treatment choice for one person isn’t necessarily the correct one for another. It’s often a case of choosing the least worst option as you see it. Initially my preferred choice of treatment was brachytherapy but I was judged to be unsuitable as my urine flow rate was too slow. The suggestion that RT crudely scatters radiation was probably the case once but I don’t believe that is the case now. So far I am happy with my choice of treatment. On several of the 20 days of RT I managed to fit in a ride and I covered 200 miles during the month of RT treatments. Good luck to anyone faced with this cancer.

ken66

Is it possible or sensible to be that selective when there are still so many unknowns?

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rmurphy195 wrote:Overall look at it like a speed limit for those who drive ...

The 30 mph is the max, not the minimum - you aren't allowed over 30, but you are allowed to travel at 20 if there's any doubt or you are uncertain.

Likewise with the Covid rules, except breaking them my not be just a fine, but something far far worse, for you or someone.

I absolutely agree with you. But it’s also helpful to know what the speed limit is! The published information so far is vague & ambiguous

ken66

This looks like the answer I was looking for

ken66

The more I read this, & the more I think about it, the more confused I become. Are we allowed to exercise solo only (other than with household), with one other (as currently under lockdown 2) or in a group of up to 6?

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restr ... high-alert

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I’m no expert but I know that some Shimano chains are directional. The leaflet that comes with them shows you how to tell. I can’t recall the tell tale indication but someone will post it or it’s probably easily found by an internet search

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https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1285289

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I noticed when looking at Facebook that British Cycling are promoting membership of their organisation. I wonder why!!

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Johnocyprus wrote:I went through all this two years ago, rest assured all will be well. My energy levels dipped considerably and my running and cycling suffered however now I’m cycling as well as ever.
Good luck.

Thanks Johno, that’s reassuring. It’s the performance drop that I’ve noticed rather than a dip in energy levels. With the prevalence of prostate cancer particularly in ‘men of a certain age’ I’m surprised there hasn’t been more response to my post. Perhaps people prefer not to talk about it!

ken66

Thanks for your response Jonathon. Since my diagnosis I’ve probably done more reading on the internet than is good for me! The effect of the hormone treatment on cycling is not something I’m too bothered about, I just thought I would put the question to a different audience. I attend (or used to before lockdown) monthly support meetings of a local Prostate Cancer Charity called Prostaid which serves Leicestershire, Rutland & Northamptonshire. Since lockdown these meetings have been via Zoom. I have found them to be a valuable source of information & support

ken66

In March I had Radiotherapy for Prostate cancer. My consultant ‘advises’ you to continue on hormones (testosterone suppression) for 6 months after Radiotherapy treatment. It is apparent that I have lost some stamina particularly on hills compared with some regular cycling companions. I am 70 & a relative newcomer as I only took up cycling 10 years ago. I still manage to average around 14 mph on many rides so no real complaints. The decline in my performance isn’t severe & may be partly due to the inevitable ageing process but its seems logical to me that the hormone treatment will have some adverse effect. With PC being so common many others must have had this treatment so can I look forward to any improvement in my performance when I’m rid of the testosterone suppression? If not I’m happy enough just to continue cycling!

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Kent boring, clearly you’ve never explored Kent!

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