‘How to manage’ guides
If you have symptoms and side effects then our guides will help you learn new ways to manage. Watch films of real life stories and read tips from those who have been through similar experiences.
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How to manage sex and relationships
Prostate cancer and its treatment can affect your sex life. Find ways to deal with those changes and discover what treatments and support are available.
How to use treatments for erection problems
Treatments for erection problems and how to use them.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises
Pelvic floor muscle exercises could help improve your erections.
Getting help and treatment
How to talk to health professionals and who else can help you.
If your desire for sex has changed
Work out why your sex drive has been affected and find support.
How to stay close to your partner
Tips for talking to your partner about sex and different ways of having sex.
Other changes to your sex life
Dealing with different orgasms, a shorter penis or leaking urine.
How a healthy lifestyle can help
Diet and exercise tips and set your own goals for a healthier lifestyle.
Sex if you’re gay, bisexual or have sex with men
How treatment might affect you if you have sex with men and dealing with it.
Support for partners
How to support a man with prostate cancer and look after yourself.
Time for action
Decide what you're going to do now. Tell us what you think of the guide.
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How to manage fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect of prostate cancer or its treatment. Get tips on how to adapt your life at home and at work.
What is fatigue?
What fatigue feels like and how to manage it.
How to plan your day
Make the most of your energy by planning ahead.
Get enough rest
How to relax and get a good night’s sleep.
How to deal with fatigue at work
Your rights and managing your energy levels at work.
Managing your relationships
Fatigue can affect your relationships. Get ideas for things that can help.
Improve fatigue with a healthy lifestyle
Get tips on how to eat well and get more physically active.
How to get help with fatigue
Find out who you can talk to and how they can help.
Time for action
Decide what you're going to do now. Tell us what you think of the guide.
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How to manage urinary problems
Urinary problems can be a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Get practical tips to manage urinary problems and get on with your life.
What are urinary problems
What causes urinary problems and how they can affect your life.
How to manage leaking urine
The different treatments, techniques and products available to help you.
Urinating more often or having a sudden urge to go
Find out about the techniques and treatments available to you.
How to do pelvic floor exercises
Learn how to do the exercises and track your progress.
How to manage radiation cystitis
Find out about the symptoms and what can help.
Difficulty urinating
The causes of urinary retention and what can be done to help.
Getting on with your life
Ways to manage urinary problems at work and when travelling.
How to have a healthy lifestyle
Staying healthy and physically active can help with urinary problems.
Time for action
Decide what you're going to do now. Tell us what you think of the guide.
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How to manage symptoms and side effects of advanced prostate cancer
Find out how to manage symptoms of prostate cancer that’s spread to other parts of the body and deal with side effects from treatment.
Symptoms and side effects
Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer and how to choose a treatment.
How to manage urinary problems
Causes of different urinary problems and ways to manage them.
Dealing with bowel problems
The treatments, techniques and products available to help you manage.
How to manage pain
Ways to manage your pain and where to get help.
What to do if you get hot flushes?
How to manage hot flushes and the treatments available.
Dealing with bone damage
Find out what you can do if prostate cancer spreads to your bones.
How to get help
Find out who might be able to give you emotional and practical support.
How a healthy lifestyle can help
Tips on how to make adjustments to your lifestyle.
Supporting a man with advanced prostate cancer
The support available to you if you are close to a man with prostate cancer.
Time for action
Decide what you're going to do now. Tell us what you think of the guide.
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How to manage your chronic prostatitis
Prostatitis is a common problem and often means problems peeing and pain. Find out how to manage chronic, or long term, prostatitis.
What is chronic prostatitis?
Find out about different types of prostatitis and their symptoms.
How is chronic prostatitis treated?
Treatments for chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and chronic bacterial prostatitis.
Keeping track of your symptoms
How to keep track of your symptoms and why it can help.
Managing prostatitis pain
How to manage your pain on a daily basis and who can help.
Dealing with urinary problems
How some simple changes and treatment for prostatitis can help.
Managing work and money
What could help at work and with your finances.
How to get help
There's a variety of both practical and emotional support available.
Time for action
Decide what you're going to do now. Tell us what you think of the guide.
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How self-management can help you
What is self-management and how these guides can help you.
About self-management
Find out how setting goals can help you self-manage.
About these guides
How to use the 'How to manage' guides.