Sunday, March 16, 2008

If someone was treated for prostate cancer how does that affect their sexual life

If someone was treated for prostate cancer how does that affect their sexual life?
A man I know said he had a "mild" case of prostate cancer and went through a few months of chemo for treatment.I don't want to ask him personal questions, but does that mean chances are he can't have sex any more?
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Keep in mind that each part of a man's sexual response is somewhat separate from the other parts. So, after some types of cancer treatment, a man may still desire sex and be able to ejaculate but not have an erection. After other types of treatment, a man may have the feeling of orgasm along with the contracting muscles even though semen no longer comes out. Most men getting chemo can still have normal erections. But a few have problems. Erections and desire often drop right after getting chemo but return in a week or so. Psychological effects of cancer treatment is fears about erections can sometimes lead to problems. Instead of letting go and feeling excited, a man may watch himself during sex to see how well he does. His fear of failure can make it happen
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It doesn't. There is no such thing as "mild" case of cancer. Cancer is cancer, not mild ever in my eyes. My father-in-law had stage 2 prostate cancer. For him, his Oncologist injected radioactive seeds directly into the tumor. These seeds dissolved the tumor which seemed in no time. This man is 80 yrs old and his wife is 78. Let me tell you, it has not stopped them. I know, the age, however they still have a very active sex life. Guess that's what true love can do. Blessings

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