Experiences of men with prostate cancer - David Kuhl

Professor David Kuhl talks about the experiences of men with prostate cancer. David is a Professor in the Departments of Family Practice and Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Topics

Research project - “living with prostate cancer” insights and experiences
Experiences of living with prostate cancer
The mentality of “get this out of me”
Loss of sexual performance/relationship implications
“Making the unspeakables speakable”
How clinicians can support men through their experiences of prostate cancer
The Men's Initiative

Take home messages

Sequelae will affect you
There is no need to be isolated
There are organisations and people who want to support you
Ask for help
Be honest with how the illness is affecting you
Make sure you know where your resources are both personally and professionally
You are not alone

Resources

Clinician and patient resources Health Navigator
The Men's Initiative
What we know cures, who we are heals Goodfellow Symposium keynote (2017 video)

Patient Resources

Presenter

Prof. David Kuhl

Family Practice and Urologic Sciences

To contact David Click here.

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