Richard 's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

North East

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

I have not had a erection for years and had no interest in sex for years

Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment

I have been treated for depression anxiety for 50yrs and diagnosed paranoid

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I was lucky with no side effects with my radiotherapy and was happy knowing I was getting treatment to help rid my cancer

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I thought at times I was forgotten getting nothing treatment wise so when I got the radiotherapy by beautiful staff at the hospital for 1 month I was pleased and it was no problems

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