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Richard's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Retired
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
West Midlands
Relationship status
In a relationship
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Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

I have found an understanding partner and the use of erection medication and a vacuum pump to be very effective.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

I feel fortunate the health professionals acted quickly to diagnose my cancer and determine a solution with a good outcome. I have advocated strongly within my family and friends for them to have regular PSA check ups.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

If I my cancer hadn't been detected in its early stages, the length of my life and more importantly the quality would have been a progressive decline. As a result of the operation I have a near normal life expectancy with no restriction or limitations on what I can enjoy. The Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostectomy gave me an excellent outcome without being hugely invasive. Post operative recovery was speedy and as expected.

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