Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
Pelvic floor exercises every day
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
I reflected on this being worthwhile if the treatment cures my prostate cancer. At times it’s not so easy
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
Listen to your body and rest. Start to move and gradually build up exercise as soon as you’re able. Be patient.
Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment
Remain positive and talk to people close to you about your feelings. I found zoom meetings with other men who’ve been through similar treatment helpful. We had very frank and open talks.
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Very tired and lacking in energy for a few months. Erectile disfunction and self esteem has been the most difficult to deal with.
Why did I give this answer?
Surgery still seems to be the option to get rid of localised prostate cancer, although in my case my psa levels started increasing within 6 months requiring radiotherapy
