Richard's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Yorkshire
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Hormone Therapy (injections)

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

Take note where the toilets are Carry a bottle in car for emegencies

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Since the tests taken from the prostate not able to get an errection

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Be prepared for hair loss on arms and legs Heavy legs, and cut down on sugary and fatty foods

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

Be prepared to be more emotional especialy when watching a film

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Not able to perform any sexual activity Not able to do jobs around the house and garden ( no problem 2 year ago )

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The treatment i'm having is keeping the cancer at bay ( PSA levels down to normal )

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