Intimacy and Sexual Wellness With Prostate Cancer
View Full PDFThis guide helps prostate cancer patients and their partners understand how diagnosis and treatment can affect intimacy and sexual wellness. It explains common physical and emotional changes, encourages open communication, and offers practical steps. It includes questions for the care team, options for managing symptoms, coping strategies, and support resources. With support, many people and couples find new ways to stay close and keep intimacy over time.
Key Takeaways:
- What sexual health affects during and after prostate cancer?
- How can I plan ahead for sexual health needs?
- What symptoms and side effects should I look out for?
- Who on my care team should I talk to about sexual health needs?
- What questions should I ask?
- What support, medications, or devices are available to help?
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