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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David's Story

Active Surveillance

How this treatment impacted my life the most

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

Why did I give this answer?

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

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

Why did I give this answer?

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