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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
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Chemotherapy for prostate cancer
(HIFU) High intensity focused ultrasound
Trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
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Urinary incontinence
Impotence
Bowel and bladder problems
Lack of energy
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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Explains that the robotic device helps to eliminate the surgeon's hand tremor and allows great precision of movement.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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How he decided to have this new type of surgery.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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The pre-operative assessment took place two weeks before the operation.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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The specialist urology nurse made sure he knew how to do pelvic floor exercised correctly.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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The operation went smoothly and he had no pain when he woke up from the anaesthetic.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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He recovered quickly and was able to go outside for a short walk two days after returning home. He had to take medication which led to diarrhoea.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 55
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He was delighted to find that he was not incontinent after the catheter had been removed. He was off work for only four weeks.
In 2006, following a series of tests, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 09
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Explains how MUSE worked well against impotence but Viagra did not after a radical prostatectomy.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997. Had a prostatectomy in 1997, external beam radiation and short hormone treatment 2000.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 09
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Describes what it was like to have the catheter in at home.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997. Had a prostatectomy in 1997, external beam radiation and short hormone treatment 2000.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 09
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Describes his experiences of the hospital and discomfort afterwards.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997. Had a prostatectomy in 1997, external beam radiation and short hormone treatment 2000.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 71 -74
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Interview 54
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He was totally incontinent for the first six months after his prostatectomy. Then the problem started to get better.
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997 and had a radical prostatectomy. Five years later his PSA started to rise again so in 2003 he had some radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 71 -74
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Interview 54
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The prostatectomy was not as painful as he had expected it to be.
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997 and had a radical prostatectomy. Five years later his PSA started to rise again so in 2003 he had some radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 01
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Describes his difficulties with the catheter.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999, prostatectomy in 1999.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 66 - 70
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Interview 32
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Stresses how important it is to get support from the GP and family.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1997, prostatectomy in 1997, external beam radiation in 1998.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 61 - 65
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Interview 17
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Comments on how he found the catheter no problem at all.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, prostatectomy 1999.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 66 - 70
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Interview 32
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Comments that he found the operation straight forward but had some discomfort afterwards.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1997, prostatectomy in 1997, external beam radiation in 1998.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 61 - 65
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Interview 26
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Explains his initial embarrassment at having a catheter and then soreness when removed.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1993, prostatectomy 1993.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 61 - 65
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Interview 26
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Describes the urinary problems after having a prostatectomy.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1993, prostatectomy 1993.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 61 - 65
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Interview 26
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Describes how he has come to terms with impotence after radical prostatectomy.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1993, prostatectomy 1993.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 61 - 65
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Interview 26
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Describes how a radical prostactectomy reduced his stamina and greatly affected his lifestyle.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1993, prostatectomy 1993.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 71 -74
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Interview 33
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Describes his experience of the operation.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998, TURP in 1998, short hormone treatment and prostatectomy in 1998.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 07
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Describes his experience of the Radical Prostatectomy.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999, prostatectomy in 1999.
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Male 48 - 60
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Interview 07
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Comments on the use of Viagra and his dislike of MUSE after a radical prostatectomy.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999, prostatectomy in 1999.
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Prostate Cancer
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Radical prostatectomy
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Radical prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy
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Prostate Cancer
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Radical prostatectomy
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Radical prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy
Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
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Prostate Cancer
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
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