Ethnicity
White British
Age
50-59
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South West
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
I did have two lots of acupuncture of help with my severe hot sweats and flushes. This did help a little at the time but still have them sometimes severe still
How this treatment impacted my life the most
I would say Brachytherapy was very brutal for me to the point it has scarred me. I realise I didn't have much choice in the matter.I'm still healing I think I am still healing I'm just about 12 post treatment. I still have an overwhelming feeling side affects will always come my way.
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
No
Why did I give this answer?
As I have said the treatment was very brutal for me and an experience I never want again.
Radiotherapy
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
No
Why did I give this answer?
They said as I asked they wouldn't give me anymore Radiotherapy as I've had the most