Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American men, with over 186,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States annually; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Renowned prostate cancer specialist Sheldon Marks offers the definitive guide for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer, and for their families.\ Since the third edition (2003), there have been significant changes in treatment and resources. Working with Dr. Judd...
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The major reference book for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Foreword ixAcknowledgments xiDedication xiiiPreface xv1 Anatomy and Function of the Prostate Gland 12 Prostate Cancer 133 Diet and Nutrition-The Effect on Prostate Cancer 264 Symptoms of Cancer 365 The Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) 416 PSA Blood Test-Key Detection Tool 457 Should We Screen for Cancer? 608 Ultrasound and Biopsy of the Prostate 649 No Cancer Is Found-Am I in the Clear? 8110 Cancer Is Detected-The Importance of Volume 8511 The Grade of Cancer-How Bad Is It? 8812 Cancer Workup-Has It Spread? 9413 Stages of Prostate Cancer 10514 Five Categories of Treatment Options 11315 Who Decides on Treatment-You or the Doctor? 12016 Your Wife or Partner's Role 12517 What to Tell Family and Friends 12818 Active Surveillance 13119 Radiation-External-Beam/IMRT Therapy 14120 Radiation-Radioactive Seed Implants 15621 Radical Prostatectomy-A Surgical Solution 16622 Risks and Complications of Radical Prostatectomy 18923 Recovering at Home After Surgery 19824 Hormone Therapy 20925 Cryotherapy and HIFU-Freezing and Heating the Prostate 22826 Complementary, Integrative and Alternative Treatments 23427 Incontinence-A Potential Risk 23928 Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)-Causes and Treatments 24929 What Is the Right Treatment for Me? 26630 Costs of Treatments 27031 Second Opinion-A Good Idea 27232 How to Find a Good Urologist 27833 Questions to Ask Your Doctor 28334 Follow-up After Treatment 28635 Will I Need Additional Treatment After Radical Prostatectomy? 29136 Do I Need Chemotherapy? 29437 Research Studies-Looking for New Cures 30038 When All Treatments Fail 30539 SupportGroups and Resources 314Glossary 325Appendix 337Bibliography 343Index 345
