Raymond's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
70-79
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Wales
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Understand clearly what the consequences of treatment especially long term effects, and what support is available post treatment.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Again a clear understanding of what effects are likely allowed me to focus on what I could do to reduce their collective effects. E.g. manage weight and diet to balance weight gain.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Loss of sexual relations due to the radical prostatectomy, 37 radiotherapy treatments and 2years of hormone therapy.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Currently my condition is as good as one could have hoped for. My PSA is currently undetectable.

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