Rob's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

60-69

Work

Office

Sexual Orientation

Gay

Geography

West Midlands

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

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Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Exercise and keeping going - stay strong and positive

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

Not sure if the emotional part was caused by the effects of the operation but definitely there

How this treatment impacted my life the most

The relief that the cancer had been removed from my body

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The thought and mindset of having the cancer in the body is not good, having the operation was the best option

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