Andrew's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

60-69

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

East Midlands

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

Wear a pad when you go out eg to the pub. I had a few problems but no full accident.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Take your time and listen to your body

How this treatment impacted my life the most

The cancer made me fatigued and meant I was restricted as to what I could do for a time

If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

To get rid of the cancer. It's a no brainer

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