Lech's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
70-79
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
East Midlands
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Better than the alternative. Sad, to be alive is a plus

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Hot sweats can be lessened by herbal remedies. Problems peeing were helped by a prescription drug

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

Don't bottle it up. Talk to someone

How this treatment impacted my life the most

It was the routine of taking the drugs, and the demeaning nature of having the 3 monthly injections. You get used to both.

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

No

Why did I give this answer?

I would have preferred radio therapy, but it was not possible

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