Enhancing Intimacy after Prostate Cancer – Rabbi Leads Free Support Call on June 17

June 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Rabbi Ed Weinsberg, Ed.D., a nationally known healthcare/sexuality educator, author and prostate cancer survivor, is leading a free support session, "Enhancing Intimacy After Prostate Cancer," by telephone on Thursday, June 17, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time.

In this interactive presentation, participants will learn:

•  Which prostate cancer treatments are most likely to affect intimate relations.

•  What specific medical treatments, exercises and strategies are most helpful when sexual dysfunction occurs after prostate cancer treatment.

•  What prostate cancer related causes and other factors diminish a man’s libido.

•  How to cope with negative body image issues after prostate cancer treatment.

•  How responsive doctors are to patients’ intimacy-related concerns, before and after treatment, and how to talk to your doctor about these issues.

•  How men can communicate effectively with their wives or partners when one or both are apprehensive or uncomfortable discussing what they perceive as their shortcomings.

•  What to expect if you visit a therapist.

After signing up for the support call at http://conquerprostatecancernow.typepad.com/my_weblog/fre... registrants can participate live by phone or listen to a recording of the session later at their convenience. They will also have access to a recording of the previous session, "How Family, Friends and Support Groups Can Help You Get Through Prostate Cancer Treatment and Side Effects."  

Upcoming topics in Rabbi Ed's free series of support calls for prostate cancer patients, survivors, and their families include "Become an Active Member of Your Healthcare Team" and "Cope With Prostate Cancer Through Faith and Prayer: Religious, Social and Scientific Issues."

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Rabbi Ed is the author of the best-selling, national award-winning book, Conquer Prostate Cancer, and its companion blog at www.ConquerProstateCancer.com. In addition he is a “Top Blogger” in the Cancer Community at www.Wellsphere.com. Rabbi Ed has appeared on national and local media and is available to speak to community and professional groups on prostate health topics.