Quick Facts: Prostate Cancer : What You Ned to Know--Now

by American Cancer Society

• ISBN13: 9780944235669
• ISBN10: 0944235662
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-04
• Publisher: American Cancer Society

Summary

You want to know it all, and you want to know it now. More than that, you want to understand it all, so you know what you and your loved ones will be dealing with before, during, and after treatment. This information-packed yet concise new book from the cancer experts at the American Cancer Society gives you everything you need to know-fast.

Author Biography

American Cancer Society is a trusted provider of unbiased general information and personalized cancer-related health information and guidance. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information that can help patients make informed decisions; practical answers to patients' questions about work, insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer.

Table of Contents

Your Prostate Cancer
What Is Cancer?	1	(2)
What Is Prostate Cancer?	3	(2)
About the Prostate	3	(2)
What Are the Key Statistics About Prostate Cancer?	5	(2)
Risk Factors and Causes
What Are the Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer?	7	(3)
Age	7	(1)
Race	8	(1)
Nationality	8	(1)
Family History	8	(1)
Diet	9	(1)
Exercise	9	(1)
Vasectomy	10	(1)
Do We Know What Causes Prostate Cancer?	10	(3)
Prevention and Detection
Can Prostate Cancer Be Prevented?	13	(2)
Diet	13	(1)
Medications	14	(1)
Can Prostate Cancer Be Found Early?	15	(10)
ACS Recommendations for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer	16	(2)
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test	18	(4)
Use of the PSA Blood Test After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis	22	(1)
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)	23	(1)
Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)	24	(1)
Diagnosis and Staging
How Is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?	25	(4)
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer	25	(1)
The Prostate Biopsy	26	(1)
Grading the Prostate Cancer	27	(1)
``Suspicious'' Results	28	(1)
How Is Prostate Cancer Staged?	29	(12)
Medical History and Physical Exam	29	(1)
Imaging Tests Used for Prostate Cancer Staging	30	(4)
Lymph Node Biopsy	34	(2)
The TNM Staging System	36	(2)
Stage Groupings	38	(3)
Treatments and Alternatives
How Is Prostate Cancer Treated?	41	(48)
General Comments About Treatment Information	41	(1)
Expectant Management (Watchful Waiting)	42	(2)
Surgery	44	(4)
Surgical Risks and Possible Side Effects of Radical Prostatectomy	48	(8)
Radiation Therapy	56	(7)
Cryosurgery	63	(2)
Hormone (Androgen Deprivation) Therapy	65	(6)
Chemotherapy	71	(2)
Treatment of Pain and Other Symptoms	73	(3)
Clinical Trials	76	(4)
Complementary and Alternative Methods	80	(1)
Considering Prostate Cancer Treatment Options	81	(1)
Treatment of Prostate Cancer by Stage	82	(6)
More Treatment Information	88	(1)
Questions To Ask
What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer?	89	(2)
Post-Treatment
What Happens After Treatment for Prostate Cancer?	91	(10)
Follow-up Care	91	(1)
Seeing a New Doctor	92	(1)
Lifestyle Changes to Consider During and After Treatment	93	(1)
Make Healthier Choices	93	(1)
Diet and Nutrition	94	(1)
Rest, Fatigue, Work, and Exercise	95	(1)
How About Your Emotional Health?	96	(2)
What Happens if Treatment Is No Longer Working?	98	(3)
Latest Research
What's New in Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment?	101	(8)
Genetics	101	(1)
Prevention	102	(1)
Staging	103	(1)
Treatment	104	(5)
Resources
Additional Resources	109	(4)
More Information From Your American Cancer Society	109	(2)
National Organizations and Web Sites*	111	(1)
References	112	(1)
Dictionary
Prostate Cancer Dictionary	113
Index