Ken's Story

Watch Ken answer the following questions about himself and his treatment:

  1. Can you tell us your first name and briefly, tell us a little about yourself? 
  2. When were you diagnosed with prostate cancer and what was the diagnosis? 
  3. What stage was your cancer when you were diagnosed? 
  4. What treatment(s) did you have and when? 
  5. Did you have any side effects from this treatment?
  6. How did this treatment affect your life the most? 
  7. Do you have any tips or advice that may help other people who are living with the same side effects from this treatment? 
  8. Do you have any tips or advice that might help others who are thinking about having the same treatment as you? 
  9. If you could go back in time, would you choose to have the same treatment? 
Ethnicity
Any other White background
Age
70-79
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Greater London
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

Make sure you mention it early to the consultant do not suffer like I did for years

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Again raised your concerns early

Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment

Get support from others

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

No

Why did I give this answer?

Because of active surveillance will not offered at the time . Maybe over treated

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