Allan's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

80 or older

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

Wales

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radiotherapy

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Waterworks and sexual life

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

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

Whilst radiotherapy cured me of cancer this treatment (along with hormone therapy) has been life changing in certain detrimental ways

Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Openness and honesty with partner

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Contributed to decline in libido, uro gentry problems and fatigue

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

Not sure

Why did I give this answer?

Radiotherapy may have been sufficient

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