Oncology (Williston Park). 2002 Nov;16(11):1448-53; discussion 1453-4, 1457-8, 1467.

Psychological complications of prostate cancer.

Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)

William F Pirl, Jeffrey Mello

PMID: 12469925

Abstract

Over the past decade, interest has been growing in the quality of life of men with prostate cancer. Traditionally considered a group with few psychological complications, 10% to 20% of men with prostate cancer are found to have clinically significant levels of psychological distress. This article reviews the prevalence of psychiatric symptomatology among prostate cancer patients, the psychological challenges of coping with the disease, and general guidelines for treatment.

MeSH terms

• Humans
• Male
• Mental Disorders / diagnosis
• Mental Disorders / etiology
• Mental Disorders / therapy
• Prostatic Neoplasms / complications
• Prostatic Neoplasms / psychology
• Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy
• Quality of Life
• Referral and Consultation
• Stress, Psychological / diagnosis
• Stress, Psychological / etiology
• Stress, Psychological / therapy

Publication Types

• Journal Article
• Review