Georgia - husband struggling after first round of chemo for prostate cancer. Has anyone else had this?

My husband has had his first dose of chemotherapy for prostrate cancer.   He has had hormone treatment and radio but this is the next step.  However he has gone from feeling ok and being able to do things to permanently asleep and feeling awful. Is this normal. He has to have another 29 sessions.   Anybody who has had this treatment and has any help please do.    

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Georgiamay although I'm really sorry to hear of the difficulties your husband is having after his first round of chemo.

    Extreme tiredness (fatigue) and feeling sick are common side effects of this treatment, but if you're worried, don't hesitate to get in touch with his medical team as they'll be in the best position to address your concerns and will be able to advise you on how to manage this.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position will be along soon to share their experiences and advice, but if you or your husband would like to discuss this with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    We're thinking of you Georgiamay and really hope your husband starts feeling better soon.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Georgiamay although I'm really sorry to hear of the difficulties your husband is having after his first round of chemo.

    Extreme tiredness (fatigue) and feeling sick are common side effects of this treatment, but if you're worried, don't hesitate to get in touch with his medical team as they'll be in the best position to address your concerns and will be able to advise you on how to manage this.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position will be along soon to share their experiences and advice, but if you or your husband would like to discuss this with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    We're thinking of you Georgiamay and really hope your husband starts feeling better soon.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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