Richard's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South East
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Hormone Therapy (injections)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Need for exercise, an anti cancer diet, and supplements for bone (& cardiac) health.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

It has helped keep my advanced cancer inactive. I have paused it in consultation with my oncologist, then gone back on it. Seven years on, it's still working !

Chemotherapy

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Keep active. Look beyond conventional treatment. Stay in control and be determined !

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Hair loss (temporary); powerful treatment, which in my case has greatly restrained cancer/ tumour growth.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

No pain, no gain !

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