How to Help Your Mental Health While Living with Prostate Cancer
Sources Medically Reviewed on 04/28/2022 Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on April 28, 2022
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Prostate Cancer UK: “Mental and emotional wellbeing.”
Prostate Cancer UK: “The Manual: How to support a man with prostate cancer.”
Prostate Cancer UK: “Tips on dealing with anxiety and stress.”
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Prostate Cancer Foundation: “Mental Health.”
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Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on April 28, 2022
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