Is tiredness common with prostate cancer? I am speaking before treatments. Seems like I have been tired for a long time, even before diagnosis. Seems hard to believe it's caused by my cancer, so I was wondering if others had a similar experience.

Thanks!

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51 years old
PSA = 4.3 (jumped 0.9 in 5 months)
DRE: Negative
Biopsy on 11/7/06 (10 cores): 2 cores Gleason 6 and 2 cores Gleason 7 (3+4)
Surgery: open RRP set for Jan, 2007 (Cleveland Clinic).

I didn't notice any difference in my level of energy or my tiredness quotient

I haven't seen where being tired is a symptom of prostate cancer. In fact, when I was first diagnosed, I had the same symtoms and asked the same question. Come to find out that, due to being a type II diabetic, my blood sugar was out of whack. Stress will do that. Might want to check yours.

George

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Tiredness was an issue with my husband before the diagnosis and even more so with the hormone therapy.

Jeff did not have any symptoms of having cancer. tiredness can be caused by so many things....dehydration is the first thing I think of. Tim, the comment you made about being changed forever is so true. kat

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Husband Jeff 56 years old diagnosed July 27, 2006
PSA 6.5, 2 positive areas in biopsy, Gleason 3+3=6
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy August 30, 2006
pathology report - all clear - cancer gone
1st post-surgery PSA test 0.1
no more pads Oct 12, 2006
2nd post-surgery PSA test 0.1

 Hi Talk to your GP or uralogist about your testosterone levels it can make you tired if it is low.

A person so often feels tired after finding out news they didn't want to have to hear or deal with.  Initially upon diagnosis there's a fear/depression that sets in and tiredness goes with those. 

Hi Researcher87,

Like the others have said being tired or fateagued is not a symtom I experienced before surgery. After the procedure however for about a month I would quickly tire, and needed to rest in the early afternoon. You may be suffering from the stress caused by the diagnosis and worrying prior to your procedure. In any case it might be a good idea to ask your doctor.

Good luck to you, and please keep us informed when you get a chance.

Glen

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Diagnosed at age 60

Thanks all. I may just be stressed, not only in dealing with the cancer, but I have a stressful job, too.

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51 years old
PSA = 4.3 (jumped 0.9 in 5 months)
DRE: Negative
Biopsy on 11/7/06 (10 cores): 2 cores Gleason 6 and 2 cores Gleason 7 (3+4)
Surgery: open RRP set for Jan, 2007 (Cleveland Clinic).

Hi! Researcher87,

 

Yes ~ the mind has a tendency to work overtime…once you’re diagnosed.  Don’t hesitate to check on a mild sleep aide to help you get the sleep you need to be strong for surgery…

 

Being tired before diagnosis … we did not experience this!  As they say…. It’s a silent disease!!! So ~ don’t hesitate to check with your doc…~ for other things may be going on!! 

 

Take care,

Lee & Buddy

 

P.S.  Your signature shows Jan, 2007 surgery date….  Please confirm the “day” so we can send extra “hugs” to you during this time.

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mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy… 53 on surgery day

RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy with "wide excision"

April 3, 2006   PSA 4.6   Gleason  3+3=6  T2a  

Confined to Prostate   June 29th ~ PSA Less than 0.1 Non-detectable

Researcher87,

Let me see..... before surgery I had the normal BHP symptoms that caused me "frequent" night urinations, woke me up hourly or every two hours. Pain in back and hip area woke me up..... yep I was tired a lot prior to surgery.

Then as others have said "fear and apprehension" at diagnosis ...... yep that caused me more and more sleepless nights as surgery neared.

Then surgery..... slept real good for the procedure and next few days..... go "drugs" go..... "hang" was there by my side so didn't have to even get up to "go".

Then the pathology and advanced cancer treatments, more "fear and outright fear". Hormone therapy definitely reduces your stamina in more then one way. The chemo this time has totally washed me out. The doctor says each additional treatment will probably have a increasing effect on this too.

I have a prescription of Ambien and take it occasionally but it's effect has been marginal at best.

I would definitely tell your urologist of the tiredness and see if he has any ideas. I think it comes with the PC.
I'm tired..... going to bed....hahaha.

John

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Diagnosed Aug. 7, 2006
Age 56
Biopsy 8 of 10 positive
Gleason 8
PSA 16.2
Negative CTscan, bone scan, Carbon 11 PETscan, and lung x-ray
Lapro Prostatectomy 9/7/2006
Capsule penetration, seminal vessicle involvement, clear lymph nodes.
Post op PSA 0.2
95% chance of reoccurance
Hormone and Chemo Therapy on NCI Study CALGB 99904 11/28/06
Followup radiation on about 3/15/07