I had chemo earlier this year after rectal cancer surgery i don't seem to be able to 'stand to attention' in the trouser department since Chemo Has anyone else had such problems and can anyone recomend anything to help the old man stiffen up again tablets like Viagra dont wont anymore
Hi Westonred sorry to hear this. Unfortunately it is a known complication in your type of surgery. Suggest you try to get a referral to a urology/sexual dysfunction clinic. There are other things they can try.
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