You will be closely monitored for progression of the disease regardless of the type of prostate cancer treatment you receive. Monitor for other signs and symptoms indicating disease progression, such as fatigue, weight loss , increased pain, decreased bowel and bladder function, and weakness . See support group - prostate cancer . Impotence is a potential complication after a prostatectomy or radiation therapy . Recent improvements in surgical procedures have made this complication occur less often.
Urinary incontinence is another possible complication.
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