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Gary's Story

Ethnicity
Black Caribbean
Age
50-59
Work
Volunteer
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Greater London
Relationship status
Single/divorced
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Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

live your life normally. what you were ding before, continue doing it. because sitting at home and thinking about it won't help your mental health. diet: eat healthy, fruits and veg. fish no red meat, reduce chicken. lower carb intake. green juices with kale. stay focused on your recovery. do your sports, training.

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

carry a lot of towels and change of clothes with you because its uncomfortable. check the weather before you leave to make sure you know how to dress

Tips and advice for any mental and emotional side effects of treatment

carry on. force yourself to do things because it will eat you up and make is worse

How this treatment impacted my life the most

sexually. I couldn't have sexual intercourse. the hot sweats were difficult to deal with because I always had to make sure that I had a change a clothes and was always sweating

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

No

Why did I give this answer?

The sweat was unbearable. Had to take off all my clothes. I was seating a lot. its horrible

Radiotherapy

Tips and advice for any bladder or bowel side effects of treatment

don't let it stop you from living your life. adapt. but keep doing what you normally do.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

because it was the best option for me as I did not want to get a prostatectomy. surgery was not an option

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