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Date:1/30/2008

n to better inform and prepare patients for the physical side effects they are likely to experience postoperatively, Weber said. Since we know that men are less likely to rely on support groups or be more embarrassed to discuss these items with family and friends, its even more vital for health-care professionals to stress these issues and include options for patients. Men need to be introduced to different options, make choices and regain control over their lives.

Health practitioners need to remember to thoroughly discuss the consequences of treatment with patients, and information should be tailored to each individuals needs, said Joyce Davison, Ph.D., R.N., an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia Department of Urologic Sciences.

Once diagnosed with prostate cancer, men vary with regard to the type and amount of information they wish to access and the degree of decision control they wish to have, Davison said. It is up to health-care professionals to assess and provide information and support accordingly.

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Contact: Tracy Brown Wright tracyb@nursing.ufl.edu 352-273-6421 University of Florida Source:Eurekalert

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