Clive's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
50-59
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South West
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

I did have two lots of acupuncture of help with my severe hot sweats and flushes. This did help a little at the time but still have them sometimes severe still

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I would say Brachytherapy was very brutal for me to the point it has scarred me. I realise I didn't have much choice in the matter.I'm still healing I think I am still healing I'm just about 12 post treatment. I still have an overwhelming feeling side affects will always come my way.

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

No

Why did I give this answer?

As I have said the treatment was very brutal for me and an experience I never want again.

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

No

Why did I give this answer?

They said as I asked they wouldn't give me anymore Radiotherapy as I've had the most

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