Help and information
Additional help and information for people taking part in the patient survey on Prostate cancer treatment and sexual problems
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We appreciate your opinions and answers. This survey may have raised questions or concerns relating to prostate cancer, its treatment or side effects. The following may help if you would like more support or information.
Support from Prostate Cancer UK
Our ‘How to manage’ guides
A series of guides are available online to help you learn new ways to cope with sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatment. You can also watch films of real-life stories and read tips from those who have been through similar experiences.
- How to manage sex and relationships
- Having sex after prostate cancer
- How to use treatments for erection problems
- How to stay close to your partner
- Changes in your desire for sex
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Sex if you’re gay, bisexual or have sex with men
- Other changes to your sex life
- Support for partners
Our Helpline
Prostate Cancer UK Specialist Nurses are available to offer information, support and advice on sexual side effects and where to get help by calling 0800 074 8383.
Our Online community
Our online community is available for you to discuss issues with other men. You can take a look around and read through the conversations our members are having before signing up.
Sexual support service
The Sexual support service is a chance for you, or your partner, to talk to one of our Specialist Nurses with an interest in helping with sexual problems after treatment for prostate cancer. They can talk to you in depth about the impact of treatment on your sexuality and relationships and discuss possible treatments or ways to deal with these changes.
For more information on how we can support you, visit our Get Support webpage.
Other Support
Guidelines published in 2014, set out ways to manage erectile problems after prostate cancer treatments for many men:
- Treating erectile dysfunction after radical radiotherapy and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. Read here.
- Treating erectile dysfunction after surgery for pelvic cancers. Read here.
You can also speak to your GP or hospital doctor about ways to access help and support. Depending on your needs, they may be able to offer help directly or refer you to specialist services.
For more information on why this research is being done and what participating will involve. Please visit our survey participation webpage.