David's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

North West

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

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Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

Exercise walking, positive outlook

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Soma therapy pump

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Exercise, walking, being organised early in the day

How this treatment impacted my life the most

We researched issues and side effects and exercised and walked regularly to minimise side effects. Hormone injections over 2 years caused fatigue, but the exercises helped.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

There was no other choice given as the cancer was locally advanced into 1 node and seminal vessicle

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