The Impact of Prostate Cancer on Patients’ Lives: A Scoping Review
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Prostate cancer is a serious disease. It is the most common cancer and second leading cause of death in men. We conducted a scoping review following the protocols proposed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews to map the impact of prostate cancer on patients’ lives. Searches were performed in May and June 2024 of the following databases: PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. Fourteen articles were selected, and four main themes emerged: managing physical changes resulting from prostate cancer treatment and the crisis of hegemonic masculinity; care team-patient miscommunication; support from family and groups going through similar experiences and spirituality; and the link between prostate cancer and aging and finitude. The findings highlight the challenges faced by patients in dealing with changes in their bodies and sexual function and maintaining their physical, social and psychological well-being.
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