An estimated 220,000 American men
are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Many of these men will find
themselves undergoing treatment that can produce side effects that impact psychosexual
health. From the potential to produce incontinence to impotence, side effects
are common, but are not guaranteed with treatment. Researchers are finding,
however, that prevalence is high enough that patients and their doctors should
not only be aware of them, they should have an open dialogue about them.
