Psychological complications of prostate cancer.
Over the past decade, interest has been growing in the quality of life of men with prostate cancer. Traditionally considered a group with few psychological complications, 10% to 20% of men with prostate cancer are found to have clinically significant levels of psychological distress. This article reviews the prevalence of psychiatric symptomatology among prostate cancer patients, the psychological challenges of coping with the disease, and general guidelines for treatment.
Pirl
William F
WF
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA. wpirl@partners.org
Mello
Jeffrey
J
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy