Try to ensure that the Consultant doesn't cut the nerves to your Penis.
The major impact was in my sexual activity with my wife. Also having to wear pads for leaking, which has only got worse.
Not sure
Because it didn't end there and the cancer still spread. I was warned by my oncologist that because of my Gleason score that this would happen.
Hopefully catch the cancer before it gets too big. So the nerves for sexual activity can continue.
Because of the radiotherapy my sexual activity decreased and my feeling of self worth was on the floor. However one has to keep moving forward.
Yes
Because it was the only option open to me. The cancer had started to grow again. The treatment was acceptable and the staff at the hospital were excellent.
Wear good compression socks and try to keep cool when you get the hot sweats, which might be a lot.
The chemotherapy treatment was very hard to deal with. The steroids caused mental health issues and caused psychological problems. The support from family and friends helped me through the phase. I can say that without them the journey would have been extremely difficult.
The treatment brought up a lot of emotional feelings. I was angry depressed and my thoughts were all over the place. I was hospitalised twice because of my emotional state. Stress was at the highest levels ever. Since the treatment I have had to have therapy and anti depressants. It's very difficult to take but I'm working through to overcome these issues.
Not sure
Because of the side effects of the treatment,
Please see my earlier answers.
The treatment is every six months so it doesn't affect my daily life.
Yes
Because it's now my only option left.
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