The Voices of Prostate Cancer

Thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in the U.S. and many of them are concerned with post-operation sexual abilities.

The New York Times features a "Patient Voices" article regularly and in June published a "Voices of Prostate Cancer" feature article.

The article offered insight from men who have been diagnosed, treated and dealing with major lifestyle changes.

Here are some of the things patients are saying:

• "I've had to change my diet; more fish, chicken and vegetables."
• "The hardest part was the waiting because you're not sure what's going on in your body."
• "It's a complete turn-around from what I'm used to...you have to make adjustments."

Although you should not rely solely on the wisdom of those who have overcome prostate cancer, hearing the experiences of others can often times provide a sense of comfort and support.

More Prostate Cancer Survivors Turning To Sexual Rehabilitation

According to a recent article in Medical News Today, more men are turning to Sexual Rehabilitation. Why?

Because of the technological advances since its debut, prostate cancer is being diagnosed earlier in men. Younger men are finding themselves tackling prostate cancer and coping with the effects.

For many men, prostate cancer can disrupt sexual activity and the ability to perform as they would have previously. The changes can be difficult to handle and men are finding alternative ways to improve their sex lives.

Many men, especially the younger demographic, are not fully prepared for the life style changes that take place after treating prostate cancer and many are hearing about "sexual rehabilitation."

Dr Michael Lowy from Sydney Men's Health says that " sexual rehabilitation services are an evolving and useful scientific and clinical branch of sexual medicine and urology" and recently presented these findings to the Clinical Oncolgoical Society of Australia.

In the years to come, sexual rehabilitation, accomplished through comprehensive treatment strategies, may be a term the public becomes more and more familiar with as techniques improve and stigma decreases.