More men are surviving prostate cancer, but many feel they are not getting enough support to manage ongoing side effects from their treatment.
"I don't have any capabilities there, and I haven't had any since 2003," Mr Maxwell said.Mr Maxwell said, although he had the support of his wife and family, a lot of men found the adjustment challenging."The urinary incontinence thing is an inconvenience, but it isn't the end of the world for most people.Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia chief executive Jeff Dunn described the study's findings as "concerning", but not altogether surprising.
He said up to 40 per cent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer reported ongoing issues with their physical or mental health."We need to make sure the community is aware that there are downstream consequences for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for many men," Professor Dunn said.
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