December 13th, 2016
It has been a well-recognized myth that the treatment of prostate cancer leaves the man with permanent erectile dysfunction; thereby making their sex life difficult. Research and clinical study indicates that a man undergoing treatment for prostate cancer should always prepare himself for the possible erectile dysfunction and even though this treatment induced ED is not avoidable; you can still ensure sexual pleasure in your life as well as intense orgasms with simple lifestyle modifications and therapies.
Prostate cancers can be diagnosed at an earlier stage (before the cancer spread outside the gland), if you get your prostate examination at regular intervals (at least once in 6-12 months after 40 years of age). Early diagnosis leads to good prognosis and speedy recovery. According to American Cancer Society, approximately 239,000 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in the year 2013, out which 30,000 patients died of cancer related complications, despite advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies (i.e. prostate cancer has a high mortality rate of about 13%).
Removal of early stage prostate cancer can be done in one of the three following ways:
According to a new study conducted at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, scientists evaluated 2,991 men receiving different treatments for prostate cancer. Among which 1,034 had undergone radical prostatectomy, 950 received seed implantation while external beam radiation was advised to 785 men. In addition, a combination of seed implantation and external beam radiation was suggested for 222 subjects. The 5-year survival rate for different groups was found to be:
The survival rate was found to be 77% in study participants who received combination treatment. Thus, all treatments are almost equally effective.
The risk for having erectile dysfunction after treatment of prostate cancer depends upon various factors including, location of tumor, severity, and luck! Besides theses, there are two main risk factors:
Speak to your doctor if you still have questions about which treatment strategies are most helpful for your sex life.
Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Elist
Through experience, empathy, and patient empowerment, Dr. Elist offers a comprehensive and detail-oriented treatment plan for every patient. Schedule your consultation to discuss treatments for men in Los Angeles with premier surgeon Dr. James Elist, and begin your journey confident that your best results are just ahead of you.