Norman's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

60-69

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

North East

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Hormone Therapy (injections)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Main issues were loss of interest in sex, weight gain and hot flushes.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The benefits far outweigh and side effects

Radiotherapy

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Enema before each treatment was unpleasant, and suffered from diarrhoea frequently during treatment

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Benefits of treatment outweigh the side effect

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