Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
Besides being chemically castrated, the op. has had a terminal affect on the ability to achieve an erection, even with the help of injections
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
Keep taking the tablets !! Keep your feet up when possible
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Never being certain that I won't have a complete bladder evacuation, even though I wear pads, carry spares, if I sit down in a slightly awkward position(getting into a car for instance) it has (& probably will continue to)happened
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes
Why did I give this answer?
Because if I hadn't had the op. within 3 months of diagnosis, I wouldn't be here, answering these questions
Hormone Therapy (injections)
Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
Orgasms, dry or otherwise are a thing of the distant past !!
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Having to have "12 weekly injections" can be a problem so, instead of having to visit the doctor or hospital, I just get the kit at the Chemist, take it home & do it myself, it's not difficult !!
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Yes
Why did I give this answer?
I believe it is prolonging my sojourn on this planet, so why not ?