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Can prostate cancer cause anger issues?

Anger. Some men with prostate cancer feel angry. This is a common feeling when men are first diagnosed. But you can also develop feelings of anger throughout your treatment and after treatment has stopped.

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Loss of identity

Being diagnosed and living with prostate cancer can change how you see yourself within the world. Some men find they have an increased awareness of their own identity. You may be questioning your identity as a man – thinking about previous masculine qualities or your masculine identity. Some men with prostate cancer try to hold onto their masculine identity and ideals, and experience distress if they are unable to. Over time you may begin to accept a new masculine identity and have a new awareness of vulnerability and acceptance of weakness. Some men try and balance showing and controlling emotions. Showing or communicating your emotions isn’t a weakness, and is important.

Self-image

Your prostate cancer treatment might change the way your body looks or works. Changes to your body can be difficult to come to terms with. They can include:

weight loss or weight gain

feeling weaker or less fit

urinary problems (incontinence)

changes in your sex drive (libido).

Some men struggle psychologically with dealing with these physical side effect. Common feelings include:

feeling “less of a man”

feeling like your body is letting you down

feeling shame or embarrassment

isolated or alone.

Managing these side effect can be hard. But there are treatments and support available to help manage side effects. If you find that side effects continue to impact your daily life, speak to your doctor or nurse. It might be possible to try a different treatment. Speaking to someone who understands what you are going through can be a great way to manage your feelings and rebuild your confidence. At support groups, men get together to share their experiences of living with prostate cancer. Some groups also hold meetings online. You can ask questions, share worries and know that someone understands what you’re going through.

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Can I take beta-sitosterol and saw palmetto together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between beta sitosterol and saw palmetto. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

drugs.com - Beta sitosterol and saw palmetto Interactions - Drugs.com

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No interactions were found between beta sitosterol and saw palmetto. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

beta sitosterol

A total of 0 drugs are known to interact with beta sitosterol.

Beta sitosterol is used to treat Herbal Supplementation.

saw palmetto

A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with saw palmetto.

Saw palmetto is in the drug class herbal products.

Saw palmetto is used to treat the following conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (off-label) Herbal Supplementation

Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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How long can you have prostate cancer before it spreads?

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