Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer
2nd Edition
Published on 17. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-118-36283-9 (ISBN)
Description
The men's guide to prostate cancer, backed by the experts at Prostate Cancer Canada Prostate cancer is affecting more and more Canadian men each year, and this guide, endorsed by Prostate Cancer Canada, gives readers everything they need to fully understand issues related to prostate health. The only all-in-one guide to focus on the Canadian medical system, The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer, Second Edition is fully updated to cover the latest medical research on diet and lifestyle, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, step-by-step treatment options in Canada (including alternatives to surgery and issues specific to gay men), and much more.
Surgery for prostate cancer is never a simple decision, and this book is designed to help men make more informed choices about prostate health, including explaining alternative treatments and risks, making it the first choice for all Canadian men looking for a totally comprehensive resource on prostate health.
Explains prostate health issues, including treatments, facing Canadian men today
Covers alternatives to surgery
Endorsed by Prostate Cancer Canada
Comprehensive and reliable, The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer, Second Edition gives Canadian men and their families everything they need to conquer prostate cancer and continue living happy, active lives.
Surgery for prostate cancer is never a simple decision, and this book is designed to help men make more informed choices about prostate health, including explaining alternative treatments and risks, making it the first choice for all Canadian men looking for a totally comprehensive resource on prostate health.
Explains prostate health issues, including treatments, facing Canadian men today
Covers alternatives to surgery
Endorsed by Prostate Cancer Canada
Comprehensive and reliable, The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer, Second Edition gives Canadian men and their families everything they need to conquer prostate cancer and continue living happy, active lives.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-36283-9 (9781118362839)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Leah Jamnicky, RN, is a Urology Clinical Coordinator with the University Health Network in Toronto. During her 27 years of nursing, she has developed numerous education programs for patients with prostate cancer.
Robert Nam, MD, is currently Head of the Genitourinary Cancer Site Group and Ajmera Family Chair in Urologic Oncology at the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He specializes in treating patients with urological cancers, including prostate cancer.
Helen Leask, PhD, is an editor and award-winning medical writer. She is the president of SCRIPT, a medical communications company.
Robert Nam, MD, is currently Head of the Genitourinary Cancer Site Group and Ajmera Family Chair in Urologic Oncology at the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He specializes in treating patients with urological cancers, including prostate cancer.
Helen Leask, PhD, is an editor and award-winning medical writer. She is the president of SCRIPT, a medical communications company.
Content
Introduction xv11
Chapter 1 Prostate Cancer and You 1
Chapter 2 Is Prostate Cancer Preventable? 11
Chapter 3 Tests and Measurements 27
Chapter 4 Benign Prostate Hyperplasia 46
Chapter 5 What Are Your Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer? 70
Chapter 6 Getting Ready for Your Surgery 98
Chapter 7 The Day of Your Surgery 113
Chapter 8 The Surgical Procedure 120
Chapter 9 What Happens after Your Surgery? 127
Chapter 10 Recovering at Home 137
Chapter 11 Has My Surgery Worked? 151
Chapter 12 How You Can Help Yourself 159
Chapter 13 Sex After Prostate Cancer 172
Chapter 14 Exercise, the Miraculous Medicine 203
Chapter 15 Gay Men and Prostate Cancer 216
Chapter 16 Medications 230
Chapter 17 Future Directions in Prostate Cancer Treatment 240
Chapter 18 Who's Who of Hospital Staff 245
Glossary 251
Resources 265
Your Diary 273
Index 285
Chapter 1 Prostate Cancer and You 1
Chapter 2 Is Prostate Cancer Preventable? 11
Chapter 3 Tests and Measurements 27
Chapter 4 Benign Prostate Hyperplasia 46
Chapter 5 What Are Your Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer? 70
Chapter 6 Getting Ready for Your Surgery 98
Chapter 7 The Day of Your Surgery 113
Chapter 8 The Surgical Procedure 120
Chapter 9 What Happens after Your Surgery? 127
Chapter 10 Recovering at Home 137
Chapter 11 Has My Surgery Worked? 151
Chapter 12 How You Can Help Yourself 159
Chapter 13 Sex After Prostate Cancer 172
Chapter 14 Exercise, the Miraculous Medicine 203
Chapter 15 Gay Men and Prostate Cancer 216
Chapter 16 Medications 230
Chapter 17 Future Directions in Prostate Cancer Treatment 240
Chapter 18 Who's Who of Hospital Staff 245
Glossary 251
Resources 265
Your Diary 273
Index 285