VA Disability Rating for Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming on its own, even without the added stress of navigating health complications. There are many treatment options for prostate cancer, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Though treatment is customized for each patient, they all have one thing in common: all prostate cancer treatments have side effects. Some common side effects include nausea, fatigue, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction, which significantly hinders daily activities. These side effects can be temporary and only last during convalescence or last a lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among veterans and affects twice as many veterans…