Metastatic prostate cancer

Coping

Coping with metatstatic prostate cancer

Hearing that cancer has spread to another part of your body or that it has come back after treatment can be a huge shock. We have information on coping with a metastatic cancer diagnosis. 

You are not alone. We have information, services and support to help you if you have a diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer.

Coping with your feelings

Cancer can affect your emotions as well as your body and it's important to care for your mental health. We have information to help you cope with the news that you have metastatic cancer. 

Caring for yourself

There are things you can do yourself to feel as well as possible, such as eating well, being physicially active and stopping smoking. Find out more about caring for yourself. 

Coping with side-effects of metastatic prostate cancer

Metastatic prostate cancer can cause issues such as urinary problems, bone pain and weakened bones. 

Read more about side-effects of metastatic prostate cancer.

Managing practical matters

Trying to manage work and finances and dealing with day-to day tasks can be challenging when you are coping with cancer. 

More information to help you cope

From tips on talking about your cancer to advice on healthy living and talking to your medical team, we have lots of information to help you.

Support from our cancer nurses

Edel, one of our Support Line nurses

Our cancer nurses are here for you. Call our Support Line or visit a Daffodil Centre if you need to talk, have questions or want to know about supports and services. Our nurses can:

  • Help you to understand your diagnosis and what to expect from treatment
  • Send you information booklets about coping with cancer 
  • Refer you to services such as exercise programmes and counselling

You can also email the nurses at supportline@irishcancer.ie


We're here to help

Our range of free services are here for you

Counselling
We fund professional one-to-one counselling for anyone affected by cancer remotely (over the phone/online) or in person in certain cancer support centres around the country.
Welfare and Supports service
Our Welfare and Supports team can advise on benefits, social welfare entitlements, medical card applications, community support, legal entitlements, childcare and more. Click the link to learn more.
Peer Support
Peer Support is a free and confidential phone service connecting people with similar cancer experiences. Our volunteers are trained to provide emotional and practical cancer support.

Talk to a Cancer Nurse

Support Line

Support Line

Our Cancer Nurses offer confidential advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer. Call or email supportline@irishcancer.ie. Video calls available. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Support Line
Our Daffodil Centres

Our Daffodil Centres

Our Daffodil Centres in 13 hospitals nationwide are staffed by Cancer Nurses and trained volunteers who provide face-to-face advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer.
Our Daffodil Centres