Two recent papers have addressed evolution in our knowledge of the impact of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on various mental aspects of the health of patients with prostate cancer and their partners as well. … READ MORE …
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Two recent papers in the journal Psycho-oncology offer us interesting insights into patients’ (and their partners’) current perceptions about the role of active surveillance in the management of low-risk, localized prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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Men are often torn between involving their family members in health-care decision-making and trying to keep the whole issue to themselves because they just “don’t want to make a big deal about it.” But prostate cancer is a big deal — for the patient and for his immediate family. … READ MORE …
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According to a media release from Eli Lilly and Company late yesterday, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study has shown that tadalafil (Cialis) 5 mg taken once daily improved erectile function for men with erectile dysfunction (ED) and reported improvement in the sexual quality of life scores for men and their female partners. … READ MORE …
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Have you just been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Or do you know someone who has?
If you have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may be trying to work out how you and your spouse or partner are going to deal with this experience. The University of Arizona College of Nursing has initiated a new program called the Telephone Education and Support Project. … MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 