Paul's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
70-79
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
South West
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radiotherapy

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

Kept toilet rolls handy with me during recovery from Radiotherapy

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Fatigue has been ongoing since commencing Zoladex hormone implants & Apalutamide tablets. Radiotherapy added to this. 10 weeks in from completion of Radiotherapy been experiencing back & hip pain which has also moved into both legs, Sciatica.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Fatigued & loss of Stamina which has brought about a cessation of work activity.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I have full confidence in my Oncologist in ongoing palliative treatment.

Hormone Therapy (tablets)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Fatigue has been the worst side effect to deal with. This has meant drawing back at present from my Part Time work. This at times is quite frustrating. I need to do something outside of the home each day so that I don’t feel to be in a rut. My condition is constantly on my mind and I worry about the future & for my wife who is doing everything she can to support me.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

Following Palliative Treatment plan with Oncologist

I have complete trust in my Oncologist with my course of treatment

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