Background: Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers among men with over 1,4 million incidents in the year 2020 worldwide. It’s significant that nurses understand lifestyle changes related to medical treatment and complications. By increasing this knowledge nurses can offer person-centered care and customized care to each patient's unique needs. There are many treatment options, and every treatment has its complications that can affect a man's life severely. Nurses play a crucial role in helping those men. It's crucial with person-centered-care to reduce suffering in patients.

Aim: The purpose of this literature review is to comprehensively map and synthesize the existing literature on men's experiences to live with prostate cancer

Methods: This literature study is based on twelve scientific articles with aqualitative approach. The articles were retrieved from two databases that specify in nursing and were analyzed using three steps which involves identifying the result and breaking it down into different aims until themes and subcategories submerge. The articles were evaluated for quality using SBU review temple.

Results: From the analysis two themes emerged: A changed self-image and Strategies to manage everyday life, and based on them six subcategories were identified.

Conclusion: Men living with prostate cancer suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sexuality and body image are common concerns for prostate cancer patients. Information is of great importance, where the nurses play a decisive role. Men feel like they don't get enough support from the environment.