Terrence's Story

Ethnicity

White British

Age

50-59

Work

Manual work

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

South East

Relationship status

Married/In a Civil Partnership

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

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

Physio is a must

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Get the erectile clinic involved asap again do the physio with the pump

Tips and advice for any physical side effects of treatment

Get the correct meds from the off I had bad rashes all over

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

Try and stay positive, easier said than done

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Having a wedding on the horizon pre diagnosis to now my wife who is 13 yrs younger than I , the sexual side has made me feel useless, so much so suicidal once or twice , all that keeps me afloat is the fact I’m one of the lucky ones to still be here and to do something so drastic would be an insult to those that are no longer here , and insulting to the prof and medical staff that have been great , never the less I’ve still had the thoughts !

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I’m alive

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