John's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

Scotland

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Forget about sex

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Try to keep moving. Suffered from lack of energy, stamina, motivation and confidence

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Loss of strength, stamina, confidence, Forgetful, anxiety and frustration. Sweating (initially)

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

There was a danger of the cancer spreading. Wanted prostatectomy but ruled out on age, blood pressure, cancer was advanced.

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