Impact of prostate cancer on sexual relationships: a longitudinal perspective on intimate partners' experiences.

Introduction: In this prospective study of localized prostate cancer patients and their partners, we analyzed how partner issues evolve over time, focusing on satisfaction with care, influence of cancer treatment, and its impact on relationship with patient, cancer worry, and personal activities.

Aims: Our study aims were twofold: (i) to determine whether the impact of treatment on patients and partners moderate over time and (ii) if receiving surgery (i.e.

Complementary and alternative medicine use, patient-reported outcomes, and treatment satisfaction among men with localized prostate cancer.

Objective: To evaluate the association between complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use, satisfaction with treatment, and patient-reported outcomes after treatment.

Methods: The Prostate CAncer Therapy Selection Study prospectively surveyed patients newly diagnosed with localized prostate cancer about their treatment decision-making process and outcomes. The Prostate CAncer Therapy Selection Study recruited patients from 3 geographic areas through hospital-based urology clinics and community urology practices.

Considering racial and ethnic preferences in communication and interactions among the patient, family member, and physician following diagnosis of localized prostate cancer: study of a US population.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men. The multiple treatment options for localized prostate cancer and potential side effects can complicate the decision-making process. We describe the level of engagement and communication among the patient, family member, and physician (the decision-making "triad") in the decision process prior to treatment.

Complementary and alternative medicine use among newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients.

Purpose: We surveyed prostate cancer patients about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and evaluated patient factors that correlated with CAM use 6 months following diagnosis.

Methods: The Prostate CAncer Therapy Selection study was a prospective, observational multi-site study of men's treatment decision-making process after a diagnosis of local stage prostate cancer. Recruitment occurred in community urology practices in Washington State, hospital-based urology clinics affiliated with the University of Southern California, and Kaiser Permanente in Northern California.

Patient preferences and urologist recommendations among local-stage prostate cancer patients who present for initial consultation and second opinions.

Objectives: This study describes urologist recommendations for treatment among local-stage prostate cancer patients presenting for initial management consultations versus second opinions. We hypothesized that urologists present a wider range of management recommendations and are less likely to consider the patient preference during the initial consultation.

Methods: Newly diagnosed local-stage prostate cancer patients and their urologists participated in a survey at urology practices in three states.

Patient recruitment methods to evaluate treatment decision making for localized prostate cancer.

Objective: To examine methods for identifying and recruiting prostate cancer patients prior to initiating treatment to gain insight into the treatment decision process and avoid recall bias.

Study Design And Setting: One recruitment strategy involved providers and nursing staff approaching patients in community and academic urology clinics. The second recruitment strategy used electronic pathology reports to identify newly diagnosed cases in real time in an integrated health system.