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Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic - Home Treatment

During medical care for any stage of prostate cancer, there are things you can do at home to help manage symptoms of prostate cancer or side effects of treatment:

During medical treatment for prostate cancer, you may experience emotional problems. See the following tips for managing:

  • Stress. Expressing your feelings to others may help you understand and cope with them. Learning relaxation techniques may also be helpful.
  • Poor body image. Your feelings about your body may change after treatment for cancer. Talk openly about your concerns with your partner. And discuss your feelings with your doctor, who may also be able to refer you to groups that can offer support and information.

Pain from cancer or its treatments can almost always be managed. If pain becomes a problem, talk to your doctor about seeing a pain management specialist. For tips on pain management, see:

Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain.

For more information, see the topic Cancer Pain.

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: March 01, 2011
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.
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