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This qualitative study explored the experiences and needs of younger couples living with prostate cancer, examining relationship, parenting/family roles, work and finances, and social connections. Findings were intended to guide service provision and develop need-appropriate interventions and support resources across the cancer pathway.","The experiences and needs of couples affected by prostate cancer aged 65 and under: a qualitative study  \nNicole Collaço 1,2  & Richard Wagland 1 & Obrey Alexis 2 & Anna Gavin 3 & Adam Glaser 4 & Eila K. Watson 2  \nReceived: 27 February 2020 /Accepted: 5 September 2020  \n\\# The Author(s) 2020  \nAbstract  \nPurpose Prostate Cancer (PCa) is often considered to be an illness affecting older men, however the prevalence in younger men (\u003C=65 years) is rising. Diagnosis and treatment for PCa can have a significant impact on the lives of both the man with PCa and his partner. This study explored the experiences and needs of younger men and their partners affected by PCa. The findings will be used to inform service provision and develop interventions appropriate to need.  \nMethods Participants were recruited from respondents to a national PROMS study (Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (LAPCD), who indicated on completed questionnaires their willingness to be interviewed. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with twenty-eight couples, separately (56 participants) . Data were analysed using the Framework Method. Results Following the diagnosis of PCa, couples’ experienced changes in their intimate relationships, parental/familial roles, work and finances, and social connections and activities. Couples adopted a range of strategies and behaviours to help their adjustment to PCa, such as communicating with each other, distancing, distraction, and adopting a positive mindset towards PCa. This, in turn, influenced how their identity as a couple evolved.  \nConclusions Following a diagnosis of PCa, the identity of couples are continually evolving. It is important that these couples are provided with the appropriate information, support and resources to help them transition along the cancer pathway. Implications for Cancer Survivors Key areas of support identified for younger couples include: 1) couple focused support programme to foster relationship strategies/behaviours that facilitate couple adjustment; 2) age-specific support, e.g. ‘buddying systems’ connecting younger couples affected by PCa and providing them with tailored information (written/online/app) .  \nKeywords Prostate cancer . Couples . Dyad . Partner . Qualitative . LAPCD  \nElectronic supplementary material The online version of this article ([https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00936-1](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00936-1)) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.  \n* Nicole Collaço[n.b.collaco@soton.ac.uk](n.b.collaco@soton.ac.uk)  \n1 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton S017 1BJ, UK  \n2 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Oxford OX3 0FL, UK  \n3 Northern Ireland Cancer Registry Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK  \n4 Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Worsley Building, Leeds LS2 9NL, UK  \nBackground  \nAn estimated 1.3 million men worldwide were diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) in 2018 [1]. PCa is often considered an illness of older men, with about two-thirds of men diagnosed aged over 65. However, the number of younger men aged ≤ 65 diagnosed with PCa has increased nearly sixfold over the past two decades [2]. At least some of this rise in incidence is attributed to the increase in the use of PSA testing [2]. Younger men affected by PCa exhibit greater unmet psychological needs than the general population of men with PCa [3, 4].  \nPCa and the side effects of treatment (e.g., incontinence, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, hot flushes) impact upon the lives of both the man with PCa and his intimate partner [5] . Literature on relationships and cancer demonstrate the influence that members of a couple have on each other and that what one person experiences will impact on the other person in the dyad [6, 7]","cbCaiqbCbbcQ3iRH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqbCbbcQ3iRH","pdf",312454,1,9,"English","en",105,"# Abstract\n## Purpose\n## Methods\n## Results\n## Conclusions\n## Implications for cancer survivors","[{\"question\":\"Why focus on couples where the man is 65 or younger?\",\"answer\":\"Younger men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer in increasing numbers, and they may experience greater unmet psychological needs. Diagnosis and treatment can significantly impact both partners, not just the patient.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the study conducted?\",\"answer\":\"Participants came from respondents to a national PROMS study who agreed to be interviewed. 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