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Review
. 2009 Jun;11(3):205-10.
doi: 10.1007/s11920-009-0032-y.

Prostate cancer: issues in psychosomatic medicine

Keira Chism  1 , Elisabeth J S Kunkel
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Review

Prostate cancer: issues in psychosomatic medicine

Keira Chism et al. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2009 Jun.

Abstract

Prostate cancer is now a chronic condition. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment pose specific psychosocial challenges for men diagnosed and surviving with prostate cancer. Depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment lead to emotional distress and difficulty coping. Treatments for psychosocial distress are targeted at couples and individuals. Lifestyle modification may improve coping and quality-of-life indicators.

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