The sexual side effects after prostate cancer treatment

The sexual side effects after prostate cancer treatment: I hope that one day, he will arrive at the clinic again, with or without an appointment, and I can close the loop on what he decided and provide him with support, education, and perhaps even help.  But so far, I am left wondering.

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