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Prostate Cancer : In Depth - Managing Side Effects

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Managing Side Effects

How Do I Cope With Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
When you are being treated for prostate cancer, it is possible that you will have side effects and, perhaps, symptoms of the disease itself. For instance, the cancer itself can cause symptoms if the tumor puts pressure on an organ or body part and causes pain. Or the tumor may interfere with that organ or body part's function.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Tre...
Treating your cancer to get the best results is important. But your quality of life also matters. Let your doctor and nurse know if you are experiencing any side effects or discomfort. Make sure you tell your doctor or nurse how these problems affect your day-to-day life. Your healthcare team is there to help you manage your symptoms as well as to treat your cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 4, 2005
Get Support During Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Dealing with your feelings is often easier as you learn more about your disease and get support from others. Doctors, nurses, and other members of your healthcare team can answer your questions. Talking with friends and family or others who have had cancer can help. Meeting with a social worker, counselor, or member of the clergy may also help. Many cancer patients attend support groups where they share what they have learned about cancer and its treatments. Here are some options for finding support.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 4, 2005
Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment...
It's likely that you will have physical concerns since your cancer may cause symptoms and your treatment may cause side effects. The side effects depend on your treatment, and that depends on how much the cancer has spread from your prostate. In this section, you'll learn more about how to respond to some of the most common side effects and symptoms from early-stage prostate cancer. Prostate cancer in its early stages is cancer that hasn't spread too far from the prostate, also called localized cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 4, 2005
Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment...
It's likely that you will have physical concerns since your cancer may cause symptoms and your treatment may cause side effects. The side effects depend on your treatment, and that depends on how much the cancer has spread from your prostate. In this section, you'll learn more about how to respond to some of the most common side effects and symptoms from advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer that is advanced is cancer that has spread to more distant parts of the body, also called metastatic cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 4, 2005
Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is when a man is not able to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Some men have chronic, complete erectile dysfunction, called impotence. Others have partial or brief erections. Younger men are more likely to regain sexual potency after treatment than older men. Plus, a man's ability to have an erection before surgery or radiation greatly influences whether he will have erectile function after treatment. Men who were able to maintain strong erections before treatment are also more likely to maintain them after treatment compared with men who had problems before treatment.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Managing Urinary Incontinence, Nocturia, Urgency,...
There are several forms of bladder dysfunction. They include: Urinary incontinence. This is a loss of bladder control. There are varying degrees of incontinence. The bladder may leak urine, or a person may have complete lack of control over the bladder.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Osteoporosis in Men With Cancer
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Radiation Therapy: Resources to Help
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer. From the moment you found out you had cancer, you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Loved ones, support groups, and counseling can help you. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits, or call if you need to. And use the resources below for information.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Skin Care During Radiation Therapy
TIP: Ask a family member or friend to give you some help applying lotion in hard-to-reach spots.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy: Managing Side Effects
Having side effects of radiation therapy does not mean that your cancer is getting worse or that therapy isn't working.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy: Your Daily Life
Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well. This will give your body the extra strength it needs right now. Also, look to family and friends for support and comfort.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Controlling Constipation
Constipation (difficulty passing stool) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Constipation can be caused by the medications you are taking. It can also occur if you're not getting enough exercise and nourishment. Fluids are important in managing constipation.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Controlling Diarrhea
Diarrhea (loose stools) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Diarrhea results when treatment affects the normal cells lining the intestine. To help limit this problem, try the tips on this handout.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Managing Fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It can be caused by worry, lack of sleep, and poor appetite. Fatigue can also be a sign of anemia (a shortage of red blood cells). This could require medical treatment. The tips below can help you feel better.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Coping With Hair Loss
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It occurs because these treatments affect normal cells as well as cancer cells. Not all types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause hair loss, but if it does happen, these tips can help.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Preventing Infections
Chemotherapy can make your body less able to fight off infection. This happens because treatment reduces the number of white blood cells (infection fighters) in your body. To help prevent infections, try the tips on this handout.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea or vomiting lasts for 24 hours or more You have trouble keeping fluids down
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Oncology: Communicating with Others
Now that you are facing treatment for cancer, you may have concerns that you want to share. If you do want to talk, you may not know how to start. These ideas may help.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Understanding Bone Metastases—When Cancer S...
Cancer that has developed in one place can spread and invade other parts of the body. This process of spreading is called metastasizing. If a tumor spreads to the bone, it is called bone metastasis.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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