Lack of energy

Many men with prostate cancer feel tired from time to time. One cause can be interrupted sleep when a man has to pass urine frequently during the night. However, radiotherapy and hormone treatment are known to affect energy*. Expectations differ; some men reported that their sporting activities had become limited and others regretted that they lacked the energy to work or tackle household and garden chores. One man, who had a radical prostatectomy in 1993, also said that the operation had reduced his stamina and greatly affected his lifestyle.

Discusses how radiotherapy affected his energy levels.

Considers that hormone injections have caused him to feel lethargic.

Explains how he felt tired after radiotherapy.

Describes how a radical prostatectomy reduced his stamina and greatly affected his lifestyle.