Nick's Story

Watch Nick 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
White British
Age
50-59
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
North East

Radiotherapy

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Hot sweats and fatigue

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Was told it was most effective treatment.

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Get counselling from Macmillan Support (Mental Health) Learn how to manage Hot Sweats

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

Manage anxiety levels

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Mental health and fatigue

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Was told this was most effective treatment

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