Tony's Story

Ethnicity

Black British

Work

Retired

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Geography

Greater London

Relationship status

Single/divorced

Radical Prostatectomy (Surgery)

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

Try pelvic floor exercise daily. Wear the best absorption pad. Carry extra pads in your man bag where ever you’re going.

Tips and advice for any sexual side effects of treatment

Having the prostate removed you will get these side effects, so one has to accept it. You have to rethink and try other methods or equipments with your partner.

How this treatment impacted my life the most

It impacted me a lot because I am still incontinent. It has been fourteen years ago since I had the removal of my prostate, therefore it is costing me to purchase pads, I carry a bag with extra pads when I am out and about some in my car as well.

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

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

I did not want any foreign body placed inside me, that is radiation because of long term side effects.

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