Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
Foe many pelvic floor exercises will help get control back. For me this hasn't worked. I have to wear pads all the time but it soon became a normal routine.
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
Thankfully, I have a very understanding wife. It was just a case of learning other ways to connect intimately and being open and honest with each other
Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment
I know some can get really down due to the Penis shrinkage and impotence. It doesn't make you any less of a man it's just a new chapter in your life and a chance to learn more about your partner.
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Being left incontinent and impotent at 44 took a bit of getting used to. It took being totally honest about my fears and feelings to get through it.
Why did I give this answer?
It was hoped the cancer was contained in the prostate, but once they started the operation, they realised it had spread into the surrounding area. This meant the removal of more than the prostate, which led to the added side effects. Having it removed has probably prolonged my life but with with the side effects.
