Patient Preferences for Outcomes Associated With Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer
- 1 May 2002
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Urology
- Vol. 167 (5) , 2117-2122
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(05)65099-9
Abstract
Conclusions Health related quality of life was generally good in this observational study of patients treated for prostate cancer with radical prostatectomy. In addition, those bothered by urinary and/or sexual function would not be willing to trade much of the remaining life span to achieve perfect functioning. However, the perception of side effects was bothersome enough in some men to warrant appropriate patient counseling regarding the potential risks and benefits.Keywords
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