Nigel's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Office
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Scotland
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radiotherapy

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

It's something that I was alerted to before my treatment and had to accept that small price to pay for a possible cure.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Be prepared for extreme tiredness during the treatment.

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

Being in a hospital environment for 4 weeks does come at the cost of emotional turmoil.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

During the treatment so thankful for the NHS; after the treatment the nervous wait for results. Massive joy when results showed 'all clear.'

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

It was painless and professionally administered.

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