Viagra helps somewhat.
It reduced my interest in and ability to enjoy a sexual relationship.
Not sure
Due to delays in the NHS due to lack of resources and Covid the treatment went on too long.
It is important to rest while having radiotherapy: foolishly I tried to carry on working as we were involved in a major project. I should have simply called in sick.
I was exhausted most of the time, had to get up several times a night to pee which was then painful, sometimes agonisingly so.
Yes
Radiotherapy seems the most effective form of treatment if you want to avoid surgery. It is not without side effects. I was fortunate enough during this phase of my treatment to have private health insurance, which meant I could leave the NHS and visit a private clinic; have a gel shield to protect my bowel (very important - I would have paid for this had it not been covered); and some after-care.
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