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John's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Other (please specify)
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
West Midlands
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

Visit a doctor

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Codeine paracetamol.. I normally take one when I need to ...occasionally two

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

I have been working part-time and keeping myself as busy as possible rather than sit and dwell

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I'd previously had bladder cancer so I knew a bit of what is coming. Treatment was poor for me radiology was the cause apparently I am close to retirement so decided to go part time which helped..I'd like to go abroad but insurance with this disease is very expensive.. I have slowed down a lot

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I have no alternative it's advance prostate cancer so treatment is just to hold back the inevitable

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