Prostate cancer lived experience stories
Recovery after surgery and radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Iain describes being diagnosed with prostate cancer and managing his recovery after surgery and radiation therapy.
Iain had a radical prostatectomy to remove prostate cancer soon after diagnosis at the age of 59 years. He describes his recovery from surgery, managing the side effects and subsequently going through 7 weeks of radiation therapy. He says the support of his partner of 35 years through this whole experience has resulted in a stronger relationship.
"My relationship with my partner probably got stronger. Without him, I don't think I would have got through it as easily."
Updated Aug 13 2026
Tagged Cancer, Health