In the month of ‘Movember’, it is important to discuss the impacts of prostate cancer. Often, first line treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy (while understandably necessary) cause muscle weakness, reduced bone strength, and reduced libido for life in men. While these treatment responses are common, they don’t have to be the daily bugbear for men in the community.

Ageing is a natural part of life, but pain does not have to be. While many believe sore joints and daily discomfort are inevitable, pain should never be dismissed as “just getting old". Pain is personal and subjective, yet unfortunately older adults are often undertreated. Misconceptions, reluctance to “be a bother,” and the complexity of multiple medications all contribute to pain being overlooked.