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Rob's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
70-79
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South East
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
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Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

My sexual activity had ceased prior to starting the treatment.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

It was mainly the hot sweats, one of those ‘Martini’ moments…. Anytime, anyplace, anywhere!’😁. I’d carry a battery operated fan around to use whenever it came on. I didn’t find it alarming, painful or distressing. My wife and I would joke about it, knowing I was experiencing what a lot of women go through. We are positive people!

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

It’s working for me. It’s not painful. And it’s so cold in our house because of heating costs it saves me money!😅

Chemotherapy

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Try to be positive, and not to worry. I know it’s easier said than done and individuals will react differently.

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

It’s funny, I didn’t get emotional discussing cancer, side effects, what was to come or whatever, I’d get happy tearfull reading posts to my Facebook posts about my journey, or messages from friends or family telling me how much I’m in their thoughts.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

The biggest factors for me was feel bloated, indigestion, burping and feeling so very tired after day 3 of my 3 weekly cycle. They told me it was due to steroid infusion prior to the chemo. I went for about 5 days not sleeping at night but from about 7am to 3pm. Also, the injections I gave myself for 7 days (which initially I was scared to do, but fellas it’s a piece of cake and I don’t feel a thing!) deal with bone marrow, and I got lower back pain, like a pulsing pain which was quite painful but treatable with paracetamol.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

It will save my life! Simple’s!

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