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Barry's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Manual work
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South East
Relationship status
In a relationship
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Radiotherapy

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Didn’t impact it

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Non invasive, state of the art treatment.

Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Accept what is happening to you, it could be saving your life

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

If possible sleep when you feel tired, but keep as active as possible.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Hot sweats were as bit of a problem when out in public but tried to see the funny side of it when other people were dressed up for the cold and I was removing clothes.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Simple procedure and not painful.

Hormone Therapy (tablets)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Fatigue was biggest problem,needed to rest more often.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Easy to take tablets and not invasive.

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