Protein Supplements

I have been supplementing my diet with a daily, 190ml dose of Sustagen Optimum for the past few years and a regimen of resistance exercises to maintain muscle mass and bone strength following PC treatments that have lowered my free testosterone levels to a semi-permanent state of functional hypogonadism.

There are others, like Hospital grade Ensure, etc., but they are higher in lactose and more difficult to digest. The rest is all about choosing a healthy, protein-rich diet and active lifestyle!

Hi Roberts09309, 

Thank you for posting your question.

You might find it useful to start with the links below for further information regarding diet and general health whilst undergoing chemotherapy. We would suggest seeing a dietician with an interest in oncology for

any specific dietary needs.

https://www.prostate.org.au/health-wellbeing/healthy-diet-lifestyle/

https://www.prostate.org.au/treatments-side-effects/pre-rehabilitation/

https://www.prostate.org.au/treatments-side-effects/side-effects/fatigue/

If you need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Telephone service. 

We can help provide more information about support and maintaining health whilst undergoing chemotherapy for prostate cancer

You can reach us on 1800 22 00 99 (ask to speak to a nurse), or follow the link to request a call back https://www.prostate.org.au/nursing-support/ and we’ll get back to you. We’re here to help.

Kind regards,

PCFA’s Telenursing Team

Phone: 1800 22 00 99

e: [email protected]

prostate.org.au