Psychological stress assessment of patients suffering from prostate cancer

Abstract

Anxiety and depression as well as concerns about a negative effect on their partnership were shown to play a minor role in patients during the interval between PB and RP, while distress and concerns about erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence were more prevalent. Support from the patient's medical and social environment and a sound partnership may have a protective effect on emotional status. Waiting time for surgery exceeded the patients' tolerated time-frames and may further contribute to the psychological distress of PC.