John's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Other (please specify)

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

West Midlands

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

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Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

A had IBS beforehand. Following the treatment that has become very much worse

How this treatment impacted my life the most

My bowel problems are the worse and have significantly reduced my quality of life

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The surgery was not a problem. The followup radiotherapy caused most of my side effects But on the other hand, I am still alive

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