David's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

60-69

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

South East

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Talk to your partner

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Just know what to expect

Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment

No - it’s tough

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Incontinence and lack of sex despite all the drugs is highly impactful

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

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

Because I might have had less impact with radiotherapy for example - and no PEs or DVTs

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