Chris's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Other (please specify)
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
West Midlands
Relationship status
In a relationship

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

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

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

I underwent a PSMA scan pre op which indicated that the cancer was confined to the prostate. However, post-operativeley it was discovered that the cancer had spread to my pelvis.

Radiotherapy

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I had been completely continent until I had EBRT. About 32 months after treatment my continence worsened.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I had a choice, EBRT or dying. I chose to live.

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