Focus on Prostate Cancer
The Emotional Side Effects of Prostate Cancer
by Joslyn R. Kenowitz, Stephanie Napolitano, and Christian J. Nelson, PhD
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among men. Because of an increase in more effective treatment, the relative five-year survival rate is close to 100 percent when discovered in the local or regional stages. However, although survival rates are high, prostate cancer treatment comes with a variety of emotional and physical side effects.
Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer
Although there is no cure for advanced prostate cancer, it is often treatable. Many men outlive their prostate cancer, even those with advanced disease. Often, the prostate cancer grows slowly, and there are now effective treatment options that extend life even further.
Working Through Sexual Dysfunction after Prostate Cancer
by Leslie R. Schover, PhD
“Working through” is a good description of a man’s journey with sex after prostate cancer treatment. With patience, a willing partner, and openness to experiment, almost every man can have pleasurable sex. For most men or couples, it takes a few months after surgery, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy to find their new sexual normal.
