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David's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Volunteer
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
East Midlands
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
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Active Surveillance

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Worsening urinary symptoms disrupting sleep and normal life.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

At the time it was the right choice but as my urinary symptoms worsened other treatment became necessary.

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Apart from removing the cancer, it resolved my urinary problems.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

It has cured my cancer and I’ve had zero incontinence which was the side effect about which I was most worried.

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