Colin's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
70-79
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Yorkshire
Relationship status
Single/divorced

Hormone Therapy (injections)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

The main issue has been night time toilet visits to pass urine - more of a nuisance than anything, Bowel movements can be a bit erratic including constipation occasionally. Some blood in the bowel movements from time to time. I take fybogel to help the bowel movements.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

This treatment was advocated by my consultant and other approaches not considered. So, I can only comment on how that treatment has affected me and so I would choose that if that approach was recommended by the consultant

Radiotherapy

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

I have found that since the radiotherapy I tend to have a tendency to need to have pee three times during the night - within an eight hour period

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Issues with night time toilet visits and erratic bowel movements with occasional signs of blood in the stools

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

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

I was only offered hormone therapy and radiotherapy

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