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Author: Patrick C. Walsh
Publisher: Balance
Published: 2018-05-15
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 153876363X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes including diet to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer.
Author: Arthur L. Burnett
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2010-01-20
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 1449631223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Prostate Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining prostate cancer treatments from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and provides valuable tools to help you to put together your plan of care. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.
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.
Author: René Sotelo
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-11-04
Total Pages: 187
ISBN-13: 331905600X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstanding prostate diseases without the proper and reliable guidance can be overwhelming because the internet, television and print media saturate us with information ranging from scientific studies across the world to inspiring stories from cancer survivors to many myths and rumors. How do we interpret all that information? This book intends to help patients and their families to know and understand their diagnosis. Once this has been established, the reader can confidently determine the best choice of treatment, resting assured that the guidance in this book adheres to current international medical standards and has been influenced by the authors' many years of professional experiences. The editors aim to transmit, in a simple and precise manner, only relevant and necessary information to help patients and families that have been diagnosed with prostate diseases.
Author: Stephen Strum
Publisher: Life Extension Publicatins Incorporated
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780965877770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA cancer patient's guide to prostate cancer including diagnosis, testing, treatment, and resources.
Author: Ralph Blum
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 1590513428
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooks at the effectiveness of the prostatectomy and surveys the latest research in prostate cancer managment.
Author: Mark A. Moyad
Publisher: Spry Publishing
Published: 2012-11-27
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1938170075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPromoting Wellness for Prostate Cancer Patients is a unique educational book for individuals dealing with the many aspects of prostate cancer–from prevention to treatment and managing the common (and not so common) side effects of conventional therapy. In this fully updated and redesigned Fourth Edition, Dr. Moyad covers the latest advancements in prostate cancer treatment while providing his trademark no-nonsense analysis on groundbreaking research that is currently underway. A new series of “Quick Tips” run throughout the book, where Dr. Moyad shares his secrets to improving overall health and vitality. Discover small diet and lifestyle changes that can produce big results. This title is also available in a Spanish edition, Mayor bienestar para los pacientes con cancer prostatico.
Author: David G. Bostwick
Publisher: American Cancer Society
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA complete guide to Prostate Cancer.
Author: Richard J. Wassersug, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2021-07-12
Total Pages: 247
ISBN-13: 0826183956
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPraise for Androgen Deprivation Therapy: "To my knowledge [this] is the only book written in plain language (no medical jargon) explaining what’s happening during ADT, and detailing how to limit and often solve most associated side effects. It should be read by every man undergoing ADT, as well as family members and also healthcare providers. They will find all the details they need to get the most from this treatment..." Prof. N. Mottet, MD, PhD, Urologist, Medical Oncologist, Head of the Prostate Cancer Guidelines panel of the European Association of Urology Androgen Deprivation Therapy is the only guide written exclusively about the side effects of hormone therapy. The authors have collaborated with the European Association of Urology to produce this specially revised new edition to serve men affected by ADT across the globe. This comprehensive workbook for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones is filled with practical advice from experts in the field. The book covers a wealth of strategies to help men cope with ADT and maintain a good quality of life while on this treatment. It is not only an informational manual, but a guide for both patients and partners about ways to make changes in their lives that can keep them healthy and positive when the patient is on ADT. New to this Edition: Updates on the physical side effects of ADT and management strategies Expanded information on exercise and nutrition for men diagnosed with prostate cancer Updates on the primary drugs used to treat prostate cancer and extensive drug tables with common brand names worldwide Revisions throughout based on critical feedback from international medical experts in the field of prostate cancer and related disciplines Exercises, activities, worksheets, and other tools to promote discussion and inspire behavioural changes that can reduce the burden of ADT Officially endorsed by the European Association of Urology
Author: Andrew J. Roth
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2015-11-02
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0199336946
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe statistics are sobering: over 200,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. With this diagnosis, men are expected to psychologically combat the worry, practical concerns, and the emotional and physical changes during an immensely trying time. How to help? In Managing Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Living Better, Dr. Andrew J. Roth, a psychiatrist specializing in psychological support for cancer patients, provides the emotional skills and strategies necessary to help patients deal with the challenges a prostate cancer diagnosis brings to everyday life. These tools, which Dr. Roth terms "Emotional Judo," effectively teach patients to identify what their fears are rooted in, how to distinguish the rational and irrational aspects of their thoughts and behaviors, make healthier choices to promote a more positive approach, and ultimately transform their lives into a more fulfilling and peaceful journey.
