5. Physical Activity Will Be Recommended
There are many benefits to being physically active. Apart from helping you maintain a healthy weight, exercise results in a good night’s sleep, better mental health, and a healthier body.
Depending on your treatment, it might not always be easy to exercise but it’s good to ask your doctor what they recommend for keeping active.
6. You’ll Need A Plan For The Side Effects Of Your Treatments
The treatments for prostate cancer can have a variety of side effects including nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, loss of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, and pain. Not only should you ask your doctor how to deal with them but you also need to talk to your partner or close friends so they know what to expect.
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7. You Should Have A Surgery Recovery Plan
Generally, surgery is reserved for people who have late-stage prostate cancer but there can be a few exceptions.
To be on the safe side, it helps to have a plan in place if your doctor makes that call. You’ll likely need someone to help you to get home, take care of you while you recover, and bring you to the follow-up visit.
8. You’ll Have To Remain Vigilant
Unfortunately, getting treated for prostate cancer doesn’t mean it can’t recur or that you can’t get another form of cancer. That means you’ll likely be asked to undergo scheduled assessments throughout your life.
It’s a good idea to ask your doctor what other illnesses you’re more likely to develop and the signs to look out for.
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It’s true that Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than other ethnicities, however, since it progresses relatively slowly, it can be treated effectively. The important thing is making sure that you talk honestly with your doctor. You should always know what to expect and the next steps in your treatment plan.
