Tag: anxiety

Active Surveillance helps men with low-risk prostate cancer avoid overtreatment, but anxiety and repeated biopsies can take a toll. A new approach—Super Active Surveillance—combines MRI monitoring with focal therapy, offering peace of mind while keeping future treatment options open. keep reading

What’s harder—treating prostate cancer, or living with the knowledge it’s still inside you? Research shows Active Surveillance may lead to significant anxiety and depression for some patients, raising important questions about how to balance safety, treatment, and peace of mind. keep reading

Men are often told to “tough it out,” but prostate cancer tells a different story. High?risk disease is linked to higher rates of major depression and suicide over 10+ years—and emerging evidence shows preexisting depression may further worsen survival—underscoring the need for early, ongoing support. keep reading

Active Surveillance for prostate cancer is a life-saving option but often comes with a heavy emotional toll. Learn how managing anxiety and uncertainty can transform your journey. Explore why psychological tools and innovative treatments, like MRI-guided focal laser ablation, are reshaping the experience for patients worldwide. keep reading

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can stir up a range of emotions, from fear to stress, leaving many patients feeling overwhelmed. Learn how prostate cancer affects mental health and discover effective support strategies to help cope with the emotional roller coaster during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. keep reading

Could a man’s sexual behavior impact his prostate cancer risk? Recent research suggests a connection between the frequency of ejaculation, the number of sexual partners, and prostate cancer risk. Explore the latest findings and discover how your lifestyle choices might influence your health. keep reading

“Your biopsy came back positive for prostate cancer.” If you hear these words, you wouldn’t be human if your stress level didn’t immediately rise. It’s a natural fight-or-flight response to news that comes as a shock—as in a diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). The initial surge of biochemicals is a complex inflammatory process that gives keep reading

Rose Kennedy once remarked, “Neither comprehension nor learning can take place in an atmosphere of anxiety.” In fact, an atmosphere of anxiety can lead prostate cancer patients to choose management strategies without the benefit of full knowledge and due diligence. In turn, the lack of full knowledge can lead to more anxiety... keep reading

Here’s a question you might not think to ask: Can I exercise my worries away? Specifically, if you’re on Active Surveillance for prostate cancer (PCa), what’s the best way to “work out” any anxiety you might be having? For cancer patients, or even people who have a weird symptom and think it might be cancer, keep reading

Few things are more unsettling and stressful than a diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). It causes a state of anxiety. Each step of the journey sparks another wave of anxiety: suspicion, tests, diagnosis, choices, decisions, treatment, recovery, follow-up monitoring, and potential recurrence. These stressors trigger an immediate reaction: the fight-flight-freeze response. Most men can’t just flip a switch to let it go, but... keep reading