Hi All
Was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer July 2020 and have been on 12 weekly injections of Decapeptyl 11.25 mg as well as daily apalutamide tablets. Also had 74 Grays of radiotherapy in 37 fractions. Given that the cancer is metastatic the treatment is for life - i.e. no respite. It is working well with negligible PSA at present and normal liver / kidney function.
The problem is I am really struggling mentally to accept the side effects ( I pretty much have them all). Have increased exercising and talking to a psychotherapist yet continue to have low mood/depression. Consultant has offered happy pills or intermittent therapy neither of which I want.
Query is has anybody else in a similar situation found any other way of improving their mood / acceptance of the side effects?
Thanks