Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer : Ian M. Thompson ; Edited by Carol Glegg
Author: Sheldon Larry Goldenberg
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13:
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Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer
Author: S. Larry Goldenberg
Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780969612551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe third edition of Book Two in the Intelligent Patient Guide series, a series of comprehensive, illustrated, self-help books for cancer patients and their families. Providing a clear step by step explanation of every aspect of prostate cancer, this book equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Topics include: what prostate cancer is, reducing the risk of prostate cancer, detection, treatments, surgery, alternative therapies, and physical and psychological impact. The book also contains addresses and phone numbers of cancer treatment centers and support groups in the United States and Canada. Dr. Goldenberg, a graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School, is a professor at the University of British Columbia, the director of the Prostate Center at Vancouver General Hospital, and a consultant at the British Columbia Cancer Agency. Dr. Thompson received his medical training at Tulane University, has served as Chairman of Urology and of Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center, and is now a member of the faculty at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center.
The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer
Author: Sheldon Larry Goldenberg
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe third edition of the book on prostate cancer in the Intelligent Patient Guide series, a series of comprehensive, illustrated, self-help books for cancer patients and their families. Patients who take an active part in making decisions about their treatment are better able to deal with their illness than are patients who relegate control to their doctors. The book provides information on all aspects of prostate cancer and equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Dr. Goldenberg, a graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School, is a professor at the University of British Columbia, the director of the Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, and a consultant at the British Columbia Cancer Agency. Dr. Thompson received his medical training at Tulane University, has served as Chairman of Urology and of Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center, and is now a member of the faculty at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center.
Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer
Author: S. Larry Goldenberg
Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780969612551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe third edition of Book Two in the Intelligent Patient Guide series, a series of comprehensive, illustrated, self-help books for cancer patients and their families. Providing a clear step by step explanation of every aspect of prostate cancer, this book equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Topics include: what prostate cancer is, reducing the risk of prostate cancer, detection, treatments, surgery, alternative therapies, and physical and psychological impact. The book also contains addresses and phone numbers of cancer treatment centers and support groups in the United States and Canada. Dr. Goldenberg, a graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School, is a professor at the University of British Columbia, the director of the Prostate Center at Vancouver General Hospital, and a consultant at the British Columbia Cancer Agency. Dr. Thompson received his medical training at Tulane University, has served as Chairman of Urology and of Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center, and is now a member of the faculty at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center.
The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer
Author: S. Larry Goldenberg
Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide
Published: 2014-01
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 9780981159928
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the fourth edition of the book on prostate cancer in the Intelligent Patient Guide series. Cancer patients who take an active part in making decisions about their treatment are better able to deal with their illness than patients who relegate control to their doctors. The book provides information on all aspects of prostate cancer and equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Topics include what is cancer, the symptoms to watch for, information about the prostate gland, reducing the risk of prostate cancer, the PSA test and other diagnostic techniques, making the decision about treatment, when to seek a second opinion, what happens when patients have surgery or radiation, hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer, the side effects of all treatments, urinary control and sexual function, how to handle the emotional side of the condition, where to turn for help, and alternative and complementary therapies.
Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer
Author: S. Larry Goldenberg
Publisher: Granville Island Publishing Limited
Published: 2014-12
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9780981159973
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by physicians for patients and their families affected by prostate cancer, this book covers all aspects of the disease, from diagnosis to treatment .
Breast Cancer
Author: Ivo Olivotto
Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780969612568
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA new edition of Book Three in the Intelligent Patient Guide series. The authors, all of whom are professors at leading medical schools, practicing physicians, and consultants to cancer agencies, describe all aspects of breast cancer, from time-proven treatments to the latest advances in technology, medication, and surgical techniques. Topics include: breast health, screening, detection, treatment, surgery, alternative therapies, reconstructive surgery, coping with cancer, prognosis, breast cancer awareness and advocacy, navigating the health care system, and health information on the internet.
Evaluation of Cancer Screening
Author: Jocelyn Chamberlain
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1447130448
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCritically examining the case for and against screening people for early detection of cancer, this book reviews research-based knowledge on the value of early diagnosis for several different cancers ranging from neuroblastoma in infants to prostate cancer in old age. For each cancer site, the natural history of disease progression is reviewed and how the course may be altered by early intervention. Available screening tests are assessed both for their potential benefit and disadvantage. The information presented in this thoughtful review will assist health policy-makers to make decisions on cancer screening. Clinical researchers considering setting up screening studies will be made aware of the pitfalls of evaluation; practitioners and postgraduate students will find a readable introduction to the subject.
Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology, Secondary Processing
Author: Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Published: 2010-03-30
Total Pages: 632
ISBN-13: 0470504463
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive reference for the poultry industry—Volume 2 describes poultry processing from raw meat to final retail products With an unparalleled level of coverage, the Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference on poultry processing. Volume 2: Secondary Processing covers processing poultry from raw meat to uncooked, cooked or semi-cooked retail products. It includes the scientific, technical, and engineering principles of poultry processing, methods and product categories, product manufacturing and attributes, and sanitation and safety. Volume 2: Secondary Processing is divided into seven parts: Secondary processing of poultry products—an overview Methods in processing poultry products—includes emulsions and gelations; breading and battering; mechanical deboning; marination, cooking, and curing; and non-meat ingredients Product manufacturing—includes canned poultry meat, turkey bacon and sausage, breaded product (nuggets), paste product (pâté), poultry ham, luncheon meat, processed functional egg products, and special dietary products for the elderly, the ill, children, and infants Product quality and sensory attributes—includes texture and tenderness, protein and poultry meat quality, flavors, color, handling refrigerated poultry, and more Engineering principles, operations, and equipment—includes processing equipment, thermal processing, packaging, and more Contaminants, pathogens, analysis, and quality assurance—includes microbial ecology and spoilage in poultry and poultry products; campylobacter; microbiology of ready-to-eat poultry products; and chemical and microbial analysis Safety systems in the United States—includes U.S. sanitation requirements, HACCP, U.S. enforcement tools and mechanisms
Abnormal Illness Behaviour
Author: Issy Pilowsky
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 1997-08-04
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9780471965732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPilowsky presents a general introduction to the early recognition and management of abnormal illness behaviour, and suggests ways to identify such behaviour, offer appropriate psychological care and provide specialist psychiatric help.
