Dominic's Story

Ethnicity
Irish
Age
50-59
Work
Prefer not to say
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
East Anglia
Relationship status
Prefer not to say

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

You need to speak to the hospital to get a pump to help penile rehabilitation/erectile dysfunction. Pelvic floor exercises will help with any incontinence experienced post-operation.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I am an active cyclist and it took a long time before I could comfortable get back to cycling. Having flow long-haul I also experienced very bad swelling in my legs and feet which is probably due to the fact that my lymph nodes were also removed

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

My view was that I would rather have the cancer out if possible. Also if the operation was not a success it still gave me the additional option of alternative treatments whereas option for RT first would probably mean removal was not an option.

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