Terry's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Volunteer
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
West Midlands
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

The fact I'm still alive is worth these minor problems

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

Get any help that's out there, I was advised by my boss to get counselling that was available though the company we worked for & it helped

How this treatment impacted my life the most

It has changed my outlook on life, on what is really important & what isn't. I also was lucky enough to be able able to retire a couple of years early which was a positive.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

My wife & myself were both in agreement that I would have it removed. I didn't want to go through lengthy treatment, we both understood the possible side effects of haven't it removed, but just wanted it gone & deal with what ever happened after.

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