Chris's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

60-69

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

North West

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Listen

Hormone Therapy (tablets)

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

The Lymphoedema only lasted for the initial 4 months after starting treatment

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Was scared and emotional

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

The chosen treatment has worked for me

Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

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

Not sure

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