Monday 13 June 2016

Why Communication Matters In Prostate Cancer Treatment

Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer will find their lives turned upside down as soon as the words leave their healthcare provider’s mouth. With a myriad of decisions to make and unfamiliar territory to traverse, the time immediately following diagnosis can be especially difficult. Open communication between a man and his healthcare provider during the diagnosis phase, treatment and long after, however, can greatly improve quality of life.