Evaluation of the Effect of Psycho-oncological Intervention on Well-being of Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer on LHRH Analogs and Their Partners. A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.

Evaluation of the Effect of Psycho-oncological Intervention on Well-being of Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer on LHRH Analogs and Their Partners. A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.

The purpose of the protocol, is to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger trial to evaluate the effect of a psychological intervention on the well-being of patients on luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogs in the treatment of prostate cancer and their partners.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Histologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer on biopsy
• Locally advanced or metastasised prostate cancer in need of hormonal treatment.
• On LHRH analogue treatment for a minimum of 5 months (at inclusion)
• Having a female partner
• Patients and their partner are able to fill out questionnaires, attend group sessions and give consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Serious psychiatric difficulties
• Life expectancy < 12 months