Peter's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

South West

Relationship status

Single/divorced

Listen

Radiotherapy (External Beam) + Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Being single it does not worry me that much.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

The hot sweats went away after a year or so but they did not inconvenience me much.The increased weight is impossible to lose but I live with it.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I lost all interest in sex even though I am single and live alone.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Because so far it cured me and I prefer it to having an operation.The radiotherapy was very easy to cope with.

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