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Some men are not able to have children due to the effects of cancer treatment. By identifying your risk for infertility, you can take steps before treatment to preserve your fertility. For men who read more
One area of life that might change after cancer and treatment is the ability to have or enjoy sex. This is sometimes referred to as male sexual dysfunction. Whether the cause is physical or emotional, read more
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes your bones to weaken and become very fragile—sometimes fracturing with little or even no impact. Primary osteoporosis happens from the normal process aging and read more
Some survivors need to live with an ostomy after cancer treatment. An ostomy is a surgical opening from an organ inside the body to the outside of the body. This allows waste to empty into a pouch read more
Not all cancer patients experience pain during treatment. However, some need to have pain managed by their health care team. Every experience is different. If you have pain, talk to your health care read more
Treatment for cancer can be very hard on your body. Physical rehabilitation can help your body recover from cancer, treatment and other physical changes you may experience. read more
One to three percent of survivors develop a second cancer different from the originally treated cancer. The level of risk is small, and greater numbers of survivors are living longer due to read more
A wide range of support services are available to help you, both during and after cancer fighting treatment. See the chart below for some of the common services. read more
Some survivors may experience the uncontrollable loss of urine from the bladder. This is a private matter, and embarrassment from urinary incontinence can affect self-esteem, lifestyle and quality of read more
Survivorship after treatment is an important phase of cancer care. The Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report, From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition, recommends that each cancer read more
Priorities are things in your life that are important to you. These can change over time, especially when you face a serious illness such as cancer. read more
Studies show that the majority of oncologists do not discuss fertility routinely with their at-risk patients. read more
It is generally recommended that you wait six months to five years after cancer treatment before trying to get pregnant. read more
Male infertility is an inability to produce healthy sperm or to ejaculate sperm. Although sperm production usually recovers after cancer treatment, you should discuss the risks of infertility with read more
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