Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South East
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
Keep trying
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
No
How this treatment impacted my life the most
The radical prostectomy had a huge effect on my sex life which after trying various methods I was able to get an erection although not really as before the operation.
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Not sure
Why did I give this answer?
It turned out 5 years later that the cancer had not all been removed and the shock was worse than the first diagnosis and the chemo therapy was no fun.
Chemotherapy
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
No
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
No
Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment
No
How this treatment impacted my life the most
The fatigue was the worst part.
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes
Why did I give this answer?
I wanted a fixed time for the treatment to be over
Hormone Therapy (injections)
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
No
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
No
Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment
Get radiotherapy on your breasts before you start the hormone injections or it's too late.
How this treatment impacted my life the most
The man boobs made me very self conscious and frustrated that I was not offered radiotherapy before the hormone injections started
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Not sure
Why did I give this answer?
If there was an alternative I might consider it.