Objective-Increased long-term survival rates have led to a greater focus on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of prostate cancer survivors. This study assessed the motivations of prostate cancer survivors for disclosing their diagnosis and treatment to close others, and their perceptions of their own and others' responses to the disclosure.
Methods-Prostate cancer survivors (N = 35) who were 24-36 months post-treatment for localized disease completed a semi-structured telephone interview. Open-ended questions concerning disclosure of men's diagnosis and treatment and their perceptions of their own and others' reactions to the disclosure were included.
The application of fibrin sealant to the urethro vesical anastomosis during radical retropubic prostatectomy does decrease postoperative drain output. With earlier drain removal, patients would benefit from less discomfort and from skilled nursing requirements. In select patients early drain removal could accelerate discharge home.
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