I walked 8,000 steps a day even though it was hard. I went vegetarian and gave up all sugar. No alcohol. I maintained a positive attitude. My wife was incredibly supportive. I kept away from negative thoughts and people.
We live on a sailing boat and this year postponed our round the world trip. It bought my wife and myself closer. It made me more determined to make the most of every day and determined to get fit again.
Yes
I made a lot of life changes and this was just one of them. Between them they have already given me nine extra years. Why would I change it?
No sex. Poor sleep. Very happy to be alive.
Yes
I knocked my PSA from 643 to 0.
Every afternoon for 42 days I had to make the 60 minute return journey to the hospital for treatment.
Not sure
I made a lot of lifestyle changes and I'm still alive 8 years later so something worked. I'll never know which change did the trick. Hormone treatment, chemo and watch and wait were I felt beneficial. Radiotherapy? I'm not so sure.
It is what it is. Don't fret. Much easier with a loving, considerate partner.
I have made many changes during the last 8 years following my diagnosis. Diet, mindfulness, continuing exercise, still learning at 72. We live full time on a sailing boat sailing round the world and my cancer is not at the front of my mind all the time. I have became more thankful for life and my relationship with my wife is stronger than ever. I am a very lucky man to still be alive 9 years after a PSA reading of 632.
Yes
Life is good.
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