Debbie, please add my thoughts and prayers for your friend. Normally prostate cancer is curable if found early enough. It has happened to someone I know. He's in his 70's and in complete remission now. He went though radiation as well.

Radiation and chemo take a big toll on the body and yes, it can be painful and make you extremely sick. There are other meds now that can help with the nausea.

I'll watch for an update tomorrow.