Ethnicity
Irish
Age
60-69
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
North West
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
Initially after leaving hospital had great difficulty peeing but a hot bath and hot water bottle were a great reliever
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Thankfully not a great impact on my life
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes
Why did I give this answer?
Though it was physically enduring and painful operation fairly quickly recovered and able to continue to radiotherapy treatment
Radiotherapy
Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
The bulking up of my stools with Ispaghula Husk was a great help in reducing mucus and severe flatulence that I was experiencing
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
Honest conversations with my partner meant that I never felt that this was an issue. A hug goes a long way.
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Made me consider the rest of my life in a more positive tone
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes
Why did I give this answer?
Take the advice. It was painless and I will be forever grateful for the attention and the positivity of all the staff treating me
Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes
Hormone Therapy (tablets)
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes