Richard's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

60-69

Work

Volunteer

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

Scotland

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radiotherapy

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Not really, the interest has returned around 6 months after finishing the associated hormone therapy

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I felt very tired during the treatment (20 sessions)

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

It worked!

Hormone Therapy (injections)

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

I bought some Tena for Men pants that are absorbent

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Long buried poor memories came back to the surface which was depressing

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The 2 years of HT was quite tough emotionally but the treatment seems to have worked.

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