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Avoiding loss of sexual function in prostate cancer treatment
The two main side effects of treatment for localised prostate cancer are loss of sexual function and incontinence, and can have a big impact on a man’s well-being, self-esteem, and relationships.
In the video “Prostate brachytherapy because relationships matter”, two couples and one single man explain their initial reactions to the diagnosis of localised prostate cancer, and frankly reveal their worries about possible effects on their sex lives. They talk about how they came to decide on prostate brachytherapy and their experiences afterwards. The video shows myself and Professor Stephen Langley performing and discussing the procedure at our hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’ in London, and St Luke’s Cancer Centre, Guildford.
The video was made by The Prostate Brachytherapy Advisory Group www.prostatebrachytherapyinfo.net, which is dedicated to helping men make an informed choice on prostate cancer treatment. We hope you find the video informative and would welcome your comments.
You can also see the video on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKHkrEl5K9w
Rick Popert, Consultant Urologist, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Trust, London.
Re: Avoiding loss of sexual function in prostate cancer treatment
Aloha,
This sounds like advertisement to me. Have a friend of a friend that went this route. The results were not much different than what you would expect for radiation treatment of PC, loss of libido, depression, etc.
Joe