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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 28 10:32am | Replies (22)

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@scottbeammeup Based on your problematic ADT experience after SBRT, would you have been able to join & enjoy a one week cruise with walking tours at different ports?

I ask because my SBRT is going to be around the third week of April and our cruise (reserved/booked several months before my PCa diagnosis) is happening on the third week of May. I am worried that I cannot handle it, and I asked my spouse if we cancel the cruise. I believe we can get a partial refund, she thinks no, the full payment is gone whether we go or not.

My side-effects may not be the same as yours, nobody can predict. But with the probability, however small, that my ADT experience might be problematic, what will be your personal opinion. (Opinion. Not advice. I think we are not allowed to give advice here.)

Thanks.

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At one month past SBRT and while still on ADT I had no problems doing any day-to-day activities. I did have SpaceOAR gel and had no rectal issues, but some people do get diarrhea from radiation. I just needed Flowmax.

I did get depressed from ADT but when distracted I was OK. Most people I know who took ADT didn't get depression but did get hot flashes (which I didn't get). If it were me, I would go on the cruise as long as there was a ship doctor or nurse. I probably would have needed an occasional nap.