I have found an understanding partner and the use of erection medication and a vacuum pump to be very effective.
I feel fortunate the health professionals acted quickly to diagnose my cancer and determine a solution with a good outcome. I have advocated strongly within my family and friends for them to have regular PSA check ups.
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If I my cancer hadn't been detected in its early stages, the length of my life and more importantly the quality would have been a progressive decline. As a result of the operation I have a near normal life expectancy with no restriction or limitations on what I can enjoy. The Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostectomy gave me an excellent outcome without being hugely invasive. Post operative recovery was speedy and as expected.
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