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Side effects of treatment for advanced prostate cancer
If you are being treated for advanced prostate cancer, you may experience a variety of side effects. Side effects are unwanted and unpleasant symptoms or reactions caused by treatments and not the prostate cancer itself. Some side effects may be mild, temporary and/or easily managed. Other side effects may be more severe and some may develop into serious health conditions that require more medical treatment.
The various treatment side effects
Side effects and their severity vary from person to person. Side effects can have both a physical and psychological impact on how you are feeling. The important thing is for you to find out as much as you can about available treatments and their side effects before you start, so that you can be better prepared.
You can learn more about the side effects of treatment in advanced cancer by following the below links:
If you have any questions about your treatments or their associated side effects talk to your doctor, healthcare team or call a PCFA nurse on 1800 22 00 99.
Learn about resources and support available to you by following the link to: PCFA Nursing & Support
If you are feeling distressed call a PCFA Nurse on 1800 22 00 99 or if you need urgent help, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
Key points
- All treatments for prostate cancer have some side effects
- Treatments to manage symptoms or control pain in advanced prostate cancer can cause various side effects – some are easily managed while others may be challenging
- If you have any questions about treatments or their associated side effects talk to your doctor, healthcare team or call a PCFA nurse on 1800 22 00 99
