I am 78. I have been on ADT for eight years. I walk a mile on a track twice a day as fast as I can go. I go to the gym three days a week and work with weights the whole time. I’ve had prostate cancer for 16 years And I have BRCA2, which makes it very aggressive.

About a year ago, I found I couldn’t get off the floor without pulling myself up on something so I started going to the gym regularly. I can now get off the floor by myself. You can build back some of the muscle even with low testosterone.

Your husband should be getting testosterone blood test at least every three months. That way, you know where his testosterone level is, It should be increasing and when it does, he should start feeling better and it makes it easier to build muscle if you exercise. He should be getting his PSA tested every three months. There’s no way he should wait a year before getting it tested. If that’s what your doctor insists on, you should find a different doctor. A Doctor that recommends that, is not keeping up with any of the standards of care. If you tell us where you live, we can probably give you the information on a doctor near you. I’ve had my PSA tested monthly for the last eight years, I’ve been undetectable for 30 months, but it can come back at any time.

It’s really important to get out there and exercise. You will feel better. It seems counterproductive, but it does work. People that see me walking every day can’t believe I’m 78 and so active.