Support for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer

Abstract

This article discusses the findings of a multi-hospital satisfaction survey of men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. The survey was designed to enable direct comparison with a previously published satisfaction survey conducted by the Prostate Cancer Charity. Results showed that the nurse specialist is a valuable resource for patients and has an important role in maintaining standards of care.

Elderly Men’s Experience of Information Material about Melanoma—A Qualitative Study

“…Moreover, information material specifically for men is rare, thereby suggesting it is important to develop available and clear information to create awareness and to be able to prevent illness or identify it in an early stage. Therefore, it is important to improve treatment options and prognosis within the area of melanoma, which is congruent with other researchers’ findings [ 46 , 47 ]. By taking care of men’s experiences of information material, men’s voices could be heard and used by health professionals to improve patient-centered healthcare service [ 48 ].…”

Needs, Challenges and UK Survivorship Initiative and Solutions

“…Of the 10,000 prostate cancer patients who were studied, 80% had side effects of therapy including erectile dysfunction [1]. For ED it can be up to 50-60% [1]. Survivors themselves indicated these needs had not been adequately assessed [2].…”

“…The difficulties experienced by patients are re-enforced by a report from the Prostate Cancer UK Charity. Of the 10,000 prostate cancer patients who were studied, 80% had side effects of therapy including erectile dysfunction and unaddressed medical co-morbidities [1]. Survivors themselves indicated these needs had not been adequately assessed [2].…”