Whilst unpleasant I found a vacuum pump useful
The biggest impact was erectile dysfunction
Not sure
I had a radical prostatectomy with the belief that my cancer was confined to my prostate. The cancer had spread outside the prostate, PT3 N1. If I knew what I know now I may have opted for radiotherapy.
No
I was very wary embarking on Hormone Treatment but to date (only 5 weeks), I have had no side effects.
Yes
With rising PSA and PSMA Pet Scans not detecting any tumour I feel that I need to undertake any recognised/recommended treatment.
The biggest impact has been on my sex life, closely followed by the impact on my emotions since I have been on hormone treatment.
No
I would have embarked on a course of radiotherapy/hormone treatment much earlier (PSA 0.2?)
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