Living with prostate cancer
Getting practical and emotional support can help you to cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. It can also help you with life during and after treatment. This includes information on sex and relationships, and helpful websites and books.
Coping and support when you have prostate cancer
Coping with prostate cancer can be difficult. There are things you can do and people who can help you to cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Bladder problems after treatment for prostate cancer
After surgery or radiotherapy, you might have problems with your bladder. These can in include leaking urine, bladder inflammation and difficulty passing urine.
Sex and relationships after treatment for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer treatments can affect your sex life in different ways. Some treatments can damage the nerves or affect hormone levels that you need to get an erection.
Living with the effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can affect the levels of your hormones. This can cause different side effects including hot flushes, swollen breasts, sleep disturbances and weight changes.
Diet and prostate cancer
There isn’t any strong evidence that you should eat or avoid particular foods when you have prostate cancer. But you should try to have a healthy diet and stay within the government guidelines for drinking alcohol.
Food controversies and supplements for prostate cancer
It is unclear if particular foods can reduce the risk of prostate cancer coming back (recurrence). Research has looked at a number of different foods and supplements.
Physical activity, weight and prostate cancer
Being active and keeping a healthy weight can help you to feel better during and after treatment for prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer resources and support organisations
Find out about organisations, support groups, books, videos and other resources to help you cope with prostate cancer and its treatment.