Philip's Story

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

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Read all of the literature and that is available, this gives an excellent idea of the possible side effects. Please do the appropriate exercises before and after. Explain your concerns to your sexual partner to aid mutual understanding

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Loss of sexual activity for the first 6 months and then gradual improvement seen but probably only 70% recovery compared with before the operation

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

We have a family history of PC so act early before it spreads, in my case I wanted the treatment that would give me the best chance of a full recovery/cancer free

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