Bryan's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

70-79

Work

Manual work

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

South East

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radiotherapy

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

I do not reccomend Radiotherapy as it has damaged my kidneys, bladder and urthera and the inter connection pipes. I am still having having treatment for these issues three years on.

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

I have actually given up on sex as l was told that during the surgery they removed lymph nodes that were damaged by the radiation treatment. This means l cannot getan erection anymore.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

The rash was treated by an ointment and now all okay.

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

I still hold down a job and keep my brain active with quizs etc.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

My ability to enjoy my hobbies with the ability to enjoy them.

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

Why did I give this answer?

Simply because of the damage that was done by the radiotherapy.

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