Work
Office
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
North East
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
Radiotherapy
Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment
After the 2nd radiotherapy scan I had bad bowel movements and acute constipation. After each treatment (there were 5 in all) I found it able to cope with support of my wife. Peeing was difficult for the first 2 weeks but some prescribed medication helped. I felt tired but gradually got better until one day I woke up felt great.
Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment
No
Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment
I started 7 minute chair yoga to try and get some strength back
Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment
My doctor prescribed antidepressant medication and that helped
How this treatment impacted my life the most
Not as active as before
If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?
Not sure
Why did I give this answer?
I might not have volunteered for the pace-nodes triai and instead hav opted for the standard treatment