NEWLY DIAGNOSED PROSTATE CANCER GUIDE
Physical Therapist A physical therapist can help deal with the physical changes caused by cancer treatment. Before and after surgery or radiation therapy, working with a physical therapist to strengthen the pelvic floor can help to manage or prevent side effects such as urinary incontinence. Nutritionist A nutritionist provides information and guidance about good nutrition. This can help a patient combat cancer-related or treatment-related weight loss or gain by recommending foods that provide adequate calories, vitamins, and protein. In addition, a nutritionist provides helpful tips and recipes customized to fit your specific dietary needs. Nurse, Patient, or Financial Navigator A navigator is an expert in understanding the details of cancer treatment and will support, inform, guide, and answer questions for you through all stages of treatment and beyond. As advocates for patients and their families, they provide support and enhance the quality of care you receive. If a patient navigator is not made available to you, ZERO can help with our ZERO360 patient support program. Visit zerocancer.org/zero360 for more information. Genetic Counselor A genetic counselor is a healthcare professional who will collect your personal and family health history and use this information to help determine the likelihood of having a genetic condition. The genetic counselor can help you decide whether or not genetic testing might be right for you or your family members, and can help explain genetic testing results. Sexual Health Professional A sexual health professional specializes in helping patients and their partners manage erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, hormone therapy, and incontinence related to prostate cancer treatment and side effects. Mental Health Professional A prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Consider whether or not speaking with a mental health professional might be helpful to you.
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