PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOSEXUAL ADJUSTMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER
Sexual dysfunction represents a prevalent long-term complication among prostate cancer survivors with a wide spectrum of manifestations and a huge impact on quality of life [4]. Resnick et al (2013) reported long-term effects of sexual function after radical prostate cancer treatment reported by prostate cancer survivors. As shown in a 15-yr follow-up study consisted of 1655 men who had localized prostate cancer the decline in erectile function following treatment is progressive, regardless of treatment type (eg, surgery, radiation therapy). (20)
Unfortunately all treatment for prostate cancer can impact ED. While there are a number of medical options for managing this, the emotional and psychological impact can be profound. It is important that the patient is prepared for the likely possibility that recovery of ED will take a long time. There are numerous treatments available to try before any improvements may be seen, patients should view this recovery as rehabilitation. (21)
When analysing ED from a psychological perspective, the sense of a mans masculine identity being affected can be a very distressful. Masculinity is a term used to describe a set of key characteristics that is used to define a man as opposed
…show more content…
Counselling patients and partners that the sexual recovery process can take time and persistence to reduce anger and frustration during the process. Both patients and their partners need to appreciate that their previous sex life will be changed. Discussing the challenges associated with ED treatments with patients early—before primary prostate cancer treatment—should promote resilience in the presence of erectile failure and circumvent demoralization because of repeated ED treatments that are not fully restorative.
Many doctors, pharmacists, biochemists and scientific researchers have engaged tremendous efforts to providing drugs and supplements that would help overcome sexual malfunction and ill-health.
Prostate Cancer is a disease in which there is an uncontrolled growth of cells that lines the ducts of the prostate gland. The abnormal cells can spread throughout the prostate and nearby organs, such as the seminal vesicles. If not caught early they can spread (metastasized) to other organs of the body through the lymph or blood stream. (“...Treatment...” 13) Prostate Cancer can be like a silent killer. Some may show signs and symptoms of this disease while others may not. Some symptoms may include frequent urination, blood in the urine or semen, delayed or slowed start of urinary stream and dribbling or leakage of urine. Diagnosis testing for Prostate Cancer are digital
Less than a third of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive after five years
Prostate cancer is a kind of cancer that affects the prostate gland in men. It is a common cancer that grows slowly and its treatment can be done successfully if it is detected at an early stage. Sometimes, symptoms are not visible in case of cancer limited to the prostate gland which may result into metastatic cancer. To detect the symptoms, active surveillance can be done. There are various options available
TREATMENT of localized prostate cancer usually includes prostatectomy and radiation therapy, occasionally augmented with hormonal therapies. However, Fu et al., (2012) have noted that recurrence of prostate cancer occurs in about 15% of patients within 5 years after prostatectomy and in about 40% patients within 10 years. Although, more than 70% of patients are expected to survive for more than 10 years after prostatectomy, radiation or hormone therapy, Cooperberg et al.,(2010) argued that localized prostate cancer patients with intermediate or high risk scores have higher mortality rate after these treatments. With chemotherapies as the existing treatment options for metastatic prostate cancers, patients are expected to have only a median survival of 12-15 months. Bono et al.,(2006). However, most of these traditional treatments are invasive and riddled with adverse side effects. Therefore, novel therapies are on high demand for the treatment of the malignant and recurrent forms of prostate cancer after these
Many people, including some doctors, believe that men suffer erectile dysfunction because they have low testosterone levels. Max Miller, however, learned that a mere 5% of ED cases are caused by low testosterone levels, thanks to data he obtained from the Urology Department of Columbia University. Considering that, a complete cycle of testosterone injections costs a whopping 2000 dollars, only for it to work in 5 percent of instances; the author sensibly thought there has to be a more efficient yet affordable natural alternative. To understand what he came up with you need first to appreciate what erection means: construction results from blood vessels in the penis relaxing, triggering the trapping of blood in two inner chambers. The process
cause men to urinate more often or have a weaker flow of urine. Also the extension
Cancer, one of the worst most detrimental forms of illness a person can receive. Prostate cancer is cancer that develops in the prostate which is located in the male reproductive system. The cancer spreads from the prostate to other parts of the body including the bones and lymph nodes. Which cause difficultly in urinating, pain in the pelvis or back when urinating, and a person with this illness can experience bloody urine. The majority of people who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are those who are older in age, have a family background of this caner, and race. Prostate cancer is curable if spotted and treated on time. In order to treat prostate cancer a person can go through combination of surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy or chemotherapy. These forms of treatment can have negative
Prostate cancer affects the urethra and the bladder. That is why men who have prostate cancer are likely to have urinary problems. They may have to get up frequently in the middle of night to go to the restroom. It is also common for a man with prostate cancer to experience a burning sensation while urinating.
With a potential total of 150M men worldwide (30M in the United States alone) suffering from medical Erectile Dysfunction, there is a wide range of factors identified as the potential causes:
Erectile dysfunction’ is the failure to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual experience. It affects 150 million men globally. In March1998, Viagra (Sildenafil) was the first oral medication approved for use in ‘erectile dysfunction. Viagra had a very successful launch with a total of 600,000 prescriptions filled in the first month (April 1998), and instantly became a phenomenon for ED patients. Unfortunately, after six months Viagra suffered a huge setback when the FDA received reports of 130 deaths of patients taking Viagra; over half the incidents were cardiovascular related. Viagra
Today’s society is a sexual playing field. Celebrities on television and movies, models on the covers of magazines, and even politicians have become sexual legends in the map of American society. The issue of sex is publicly discussed, on media and otherwise, and as such, it has become, to a great degree, a measure of self-worth. Issues such as breast size, penis size, and sexual stamina have flooded the American public with the idea that one is defined by how sexually appealing s/he is.
It causes interpersonal difficulty, anxiety, and distress. DSM-IV-TR codes the husband’s condition as a 607.84Male Erectile Disorder resulting from psychological conditions including stress, and anxiety (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This disorder is not as a result of a medical condition or any physiological effects resulting from a medication or drug abuse. Despite being attributed to Axis I disorders such as stress and anxiety, it may not be the case in many scenarios. This is because, in some instances, male erectile dysfunction can be attributed to factors such as guilt, indifference, or physical conditions such as problems with nerves or blood vessels (Hersen & Beidel,
Firstly, age is a valuable dimension due to the strong positive correlation to erectile dysfunction (ED) incidence. Secondly, as shown in the demographic data presented by Lilly ICOS, most men who suffer from ED are either married or living together with their partner. Being the influence of the spouse one of the
Although we have achieved high profits with Viagra, we still have more opportunities to grow our market shares and maximize profits. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 30 million men in the United States are affected by ED. [5] Of those affected, 80% of those men do not seek treatment and never discuss their issues with their doctors. [6] Most men have been affected by ED at some point by the age of 45 but prevalence increase