The various options, their expected benefits and possible risks should be thoroughly discussed with the doctor and the patient's family. This procedure can be used when it is thought that the cancer has not spread outside the gland. Hormonal manipulation or chemotherapy may treat metastatic cancer of the prostate. There are others options available to patients depending on the situation. These problems may be temporary and options for managing them should be discussed with the health care provider.
Impotence is a potential complication following a prostatectomy or radiation therapy.
Recent advances in surgical procedures by urologists specializing in Prostate Cancer have reduced this risk. There are over 100 Prostate Cancer support groups across Canada. Most meet monthly and provide a forum for sharing experiences, coping with fears, and discussing treatments and how to deal with their side-effects. Several of the world's leading specialists are located in Canada and there has been significant research work here. The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada was formed in 1999 through the merger of two previous organizations, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Fund .