I saw the oncologist this afternoon. PSA count is up again at 236. Red blood count is up too at 82 from 79. The oncologist has added Diethylstilbestrol 1mg to my treatment. Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic non-steroidal oestrogen hormone. A potential side effect is blood clots so I will also be taking 75mg Aspirin tablets as well.
The oncologist has also arranged for me to have a couple of units of blood on Thursday at the Christie Hospital. Blood transfusions are done very slowly so I'll probably be at the hospital until at least mid afternoon. The purpose of the blood transfusion is to get me fit as soon as possible so that if chemotherapy is needed in a couple of months time [Diethylstilbestrol is having no effect] I can be as fit as possible. I'm in no fit state to tolerate chemotherapy at the moment.
I am content with the oncologist's decisions as it fits in with what I would have wanted.
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