Philip's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
50-59
Work
Manual work
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South East
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Couldn't work for 3 months.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

As it was aggressive best to have it out

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

I'd rather be alive than worry about sex

How this treatment impacted my life the most

It has not impacted my life

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

If it helps to get rid of the cancer then yes

Chemotherapy

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

for the lymphoedema I took a diuretic which helped alot. Strong pain killers for the pain. Do not plan anything, just go with the flow.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I had alot of fatigue so couldn't do much apart from rest

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Because it cured my secondary cancer

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