He didn't explain the after effects, what I could reasonably expect to happen to my body as a result of the operation

July 28, 2017 | 12m 00s

After being detected to have high PSA levels, this man was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer; he explains doctors not fully informing him about effects following surgery and radiation.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Male
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Kidneys and Urinary System; Male Reproductive System; Mental Health
Cancers; Mental Health; Pregnancy and Reproduction
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity; getting PSA reading to give cause to investigate prostate cancer
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