Prostate Cancer For Dummies

Author : Paul H. Lange,Christine Adamec
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118053034

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Prostate Cancer For Dummies by Paul H. Lange,Christine Adamec Pdf

Hearing that you have prostate cancer, or even that you may have it, is very scary. But this disease, in many cases, is curable. Even if you have advanced cancer that's spread beyond the prostate, many treatments help extend your life for years. You need good information to help you with the decisions that lie ahead, and this book provides you with this information. Prostate Cancer For Dummies can help you if You have prostate cancer (or you think that you have it), or someone close to you has it. You want information on treatments for prostate cancer as you form a treatment plan with your doctor. You are curious about alternative therapies for prostate cancer. You want to know what actions you can take over the long-term to continue to fight your prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer For Dummies explains the key issues and problems that are associated with prostate cancer, and assures you that although the initial impact of being diagnosed is devastating, you can take action to extend your life. You don't have to read this book from the first page straight on through, although you can. You may want to read the first chapter and then move to the chapters that affect you the most. In Prostate Cancer For Dummies, you'll gain insight into Discovering the key symptoms of prostate cancer Recognizing the risk factors, and who's most likely to have prostate cancer Getting a diagnosis, and what's involved Getting well again, and how you can work with your doctor to come up with a plan to cope with your cancer Changing your lifestyle to decrease your risk of a recurrence Coping with the aftermath, from temporary to permanent side effects Handling work and family, and how to help others understand what you're going through It's extremely hard to hear from your doctor that you or a loved one has prostate cancer. But after you recover from the initial shock of diagnosis, you need to educate yourself, and, with the help of your physician, make a plan for getting the best treatment possible. Prostate Cancer For Dummies will help you achieve these goals and encourage you to maintain your commitment to managing your health.

Author : Jack H. Mydlo,Ciril J. Godec
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128005927

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Prostate Cancer by Jack H. Mydlo,Ciril J. Godec Pdf

Prostate Cancer, Science and Clinical Practice, Second Edition, continues to be an important translational reference that bridges the gap between science and clinical medicine. It reviews the biological processes that can be implicated in the disease, reviews current treatments, highlights the pitfalls where relevant, and examines the scientific developments that might result in future treatments. Key chapters from the previous edition have been updated, and a plethora of new chapters describe new concepts of prostate cancer biology and newly developed therapeutics. Each chapter has been written by internationally recognized specialists on prostate cancer epidemiology, genetic susceptibility, cancer metastases, prostate physiology, proteomics, new therapeutics, and clinical trials. Presents a comprehensive, translational source for all aspects of prostate cancer in one reference work Provides a common language for cancer researchers, oncologists, and urologists to discuss prostate tumors and how prostate cancer metastases affects other major organ systems Offers insights to research clinicians, giving them a key understanding the molecular basis of prostate cancer Offers insights to cancer researchers into how clinical observations and practices can feed back into the research cycle and, therefore, can contribute to the development of more targeted genomic and proteomic assays

Author : Sheldon Marks
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781459610200

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Prostate and Cancer by Sheldon Marks Pdf

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 Moul, the Chairman of Urology at Duke and one of the worlds top experts on prostate cancer, Marks provides the most up - to - date information on diagnosis, treatment, and common questions.

Author : Patrick C. Walsh,Janet Farrar Worthington
Publisher : Balance
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781538763636

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Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer by Patrick C. Walsh,Janet Farrar Worthington Pdf

This 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 : Scott M. Dehm,Donald J. Tindall
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030326562

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Prostate Cancer by Scott M. Dehm,Donald J. Tindall Pdf

The purpose of this book is to provide a contemporary overview of the causes and consequences of prostate cancer from a cellular and genetic perspective. Written by experts in the fields of epidemiology, toxicology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, cell-cell interactions, cell signaling, hormone signaling, and transcriptional regulation, the text covers aspects of prostate cancer from disease initiation to metastasis. Chapters explore in depth the cells of origin for prostate cancer, its genomic subtypes, neural transcription factors in disease progression, epigenetic regulation of chromatin, and many other topics. This book distinguishes itself from other texts on prostate cancer by its focus on cellular and genetic mechanisms, as opposed to clinical diagnosis and management. As a result, this book will be of broad interest to basic and translational scientists with familiarity of these topics, as well as to trainees at earlier stages of their research careers.

Author : Sheldon Larry Goldenberg
Publisher : Intelligent Patient Guide
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Prostate
ISBN : 0969612516

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The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer by Sheldon Larry Goldenberg Pdf

The 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.

Author : Ashutosh Tewari
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1110 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781447128649

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Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective by Ashutosh Tewari Pdf

Prostate cancer is the commonest male cancer with over 5 million survivors in US alone. Worldwide, the problem is staggering and has attracted significant attention by media, scientists and cancer experts. Significant research, discoveries, innovations and advances in treatment of this cancer have produced voluminous literature which is difficult to synthesize and assimilate by the medical community. Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective is a comprehensive and definitive source which neatly resolves this problem. It covers relevant literature by leading experts in basic science, molecular biology, epidemiology, cancer prevention, cellular imaging, staging, treatment, targeted therapeutics and innovative technologies. Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective, is a valuable and timely resource for urologists and oncologists.

Author : MAGNUS. IRVIN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 178926538X

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CANCER TIMES by MAGNUS. IRVIN Pdf

Author : David G. Bostwick
Publisher : American Cancer Society
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : PSU:000059180227

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American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer by David G. Bostwick Pdf

Provides the imformation, support, and tools you need to cope and live well with prostate cancer through diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer.

Author : Louis J Denis,Keith Griffiths,Amir V Kaisary,Gerald P Murphy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 185317422X

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Textbook of Prostate Cancer: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment by Louis J Denis,Keith Griffiths,Amir V Kaisary,Gerald P Murphy Pdf

Textbook of Prostate Cancer covers major developments in diagnosis, surgery and medical treatment.

Author : Robert Marckini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1734202203

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You Can Beat Prostate Cancer by Robert Marckini Pdf

Choosing the right prostate cancer treatment can be a daunting task. This book makes it easy. The first edition was a best seller for 10 years. It received more than 400 Amazon reader reviews, mostly 5-star. The second edition, endorsed by highly respected medical professionals from the most prestigious cancer treatment centers in the world, builds on the original. It's about the author's journey from diagnosis through his exhaustive research, treatment and quality of life after treatment. The book explains in layman's terms the pros and cons of every major treatment option and focuses on a highly effective, non-invasive treatment - proton therapy - that cures cancer and leaves the patient with a higher quality of life and fewer, if any, side effects. It also covers the latest developments in prostate imaging and diagnostic technology. Finally, it presents the 10 steps for taking control of the detection and treatment of your prostate cancer. Newly diagnosed men and their loved ones should read this book.

Author : Roger S. Kirby,Manish I. Patel
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781910797372

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Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer by Roger S. Kirby,Manish I. Patel Pdf

Prostate cancer is unusual among solid tumors in that the majority of affected men die with, rather than of, the disease. This presents many challenges to healthcare professionals and patients in terms of deciding if, when and how to intervene in order to control tumor growth and spread, thereby extending survival but without compromising quality of life. This is the ninth edition of 'Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer' since 1996, testament to the rapid changes in the field and the steadily improving outlook for patients. This new edition provides many key updates: • the Gleason grade grouping, which has valuable prognostic value • nomograms to evaluate risk • our rapidly expanding understanding of the genetics and underlying pathogenesis of prostate cancer and the development of genomic tests to help identify those at greatest risk of developing clinically significant disease • the continuing debate about the role of PSA in the screening, detection and monitoring of prostate cancer • advances in imaging techniques, particularly multiparametric MRI, which is improving the accuracy of biopsy and reducing the numbers of negative biopsies • the roles of drugs, surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer at different stages, and our ever-improving understanding of when and how best to intervene, aided by improving understanding of the risk factors for disease progression. Primarily intended for primary care providers, specialist nurses, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals, this highly readable resource provides a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer, enabling fully informed discussions with patients about this complex disease. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Diet, lifestyle and chemoprevention • Screening and early detection • Diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators • Management of clinically localized disease • Managing recurrence after initial therapy • Management of metastatic prostate cancer • Management of castrate-resistant prostate cancer • Survivorship and treatment complications

Author : Andrew Siegel MD
Publisher : Rogue Wave Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780983061779

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PROSTATE CANCER 20/20: A Practical Guide to Understanding Management Options for Patients and Their Families by Andrew Siegel MD Pdf

PROSTATE CANCER 20/20 is a streamlined guide to understanding prostate cancer and its management options to enable the newly-diagnosed patient to make an informed choice. Advances in prostate cancer are reviewed: screening and diagnostic testing refinements; preventive measures; advanced imaging techniques; genetic/genomic testing; active surveillance; technical progress in surgical, radiation and focal therapies; new medications for advanced prostate cancer. In-depth information is provided on sexual and urinary complications of treatments and how they are managed. This book is intended for: · Newly diagnosed patients · Patients who have failed primary treatments · Patients with urinary and sexual side effects · Family members

Author : Adam P. Dicker, MD, PhD,William Kevin Kelly, DO,Edouard J. Trabulsi, MD,Nicholas G. Zaorsky, MD
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781936287598

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Prostate Cancer by Adam P. Dicker, MD, PhD,William Kevin Kelly, DO,Edouard J. Trabulsi, MD,Nicholas G. Zaorsky, MD Pdf

This volume maintains the successful Current Multidisciplinary Oncology series format. Section I provides a review of fundamental issues including epidemiology, screening and risk reduction, diagnosis and pathologic characterization, staging, and imaging. There is also a chapter on counseling of the high-risk patient. Section II, Treatment of Localized Disease, provides a thorough review of the range of multidisciplinary management options for these patients including a discussion of quality of life impact. Section III, Treatment of Localized Advanced Disease, provides a detailed review of multimodal (medical, surgical, radiologic) therapies. Section IV, Treatment of Advanced Disease, reviews management courses for metastatic disease including the range of novel and experimental agents likely to have major impact on practice. Throughout the volume the emphasis is on multidisciplinary collaboration and decision-making in the management of the prostate cancer patient.

Author : Fred Saad,Michael McCormack
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Prostate
ISBN : 2923830040

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Prostate Cancer by Fred Saad,Michael McCormack Pdf

In Canada, one man in seven risks developing prostate cancer. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and its incidence has increased by 30 percent since 1988. While most commonly diagnosed after age 70, prostate cancer can also occur in men in their forties and fifties. Like other forms of cancer, this disease affects not only the patient but also his family. At the time of diagnosis, there are many questions that need to be answered. This book provides a simple, concise, practical guide to help patients understand prostate cancer. Now in its third edition, it has, over the years, become an indispensable reference work. It is an outstanding source of information on the prevention and causes of prostate cancer, its early diagnosis and the treatment options available, including their side effects and complications.