Couples surviving prostate cancer: challenges in their lives and relationships.
OBJECTIVE
To review the challenges and concerns experienced by couples who are living as survivors of prostate cancer is substantial.


METHODS
Review of the current literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Couples who are survivors of prostate cancer are faced with interruptions in their intimate relationships, communication, and overall quality of life. Educational and psychological resources available for these couples are poor.


CONCLUSIONS
Oncology nurses are in a unique position to assess potential areas of concern for this population, make recommendations and referrals for appropriate treatment and follow-up, and help couples find appropriate resources.
College of Nursing, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA. Michael.Galbraith@UCDenver.edu
Michael E
ME
Galbraith
Regina
R
Fink
Gayle G
GG
Wilkins
D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*