Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book:The Complete Guide to OvercomingProstate Cancer, Prostatitis and BPH The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH

by Scardino, Peter T.; Kelman, Judith

• ISBN13: 9781583332207
• ISBN10: 1583332200
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-07
• Publisher: Avery

Summary

Although most men couldn't tell you what the prostate does, an overwhelming majority will be affected by prostate problems at some time in their lives. In his discussion of prostatitis and prostate enlargement (BPH), as well as prostate cancer, Dr. Peter Scardino carefully and clearly explains what can go wrong, how to prevent prostate trouble, and what to do if problems develop. Dr. Scardino has treated thousands of patients at one of the world's best research hospitals. He developed the innovative erectile-nervegrafting procedure that makes it possible for men with serious cancer to recover sexual function and mathematical tools (nomograms) patients and physicians can use to improve medical decision-making. Now men everywhere can access his years of expertise. Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Bookwill help them and their loved ones to: - understand and interpret complicated test results - develop a customized action plan that suits individual needs - get the best care and ensure the best possible recovery from treatment - learn state-of-the-art strategies to prevent prostate diseases This book covers everything a man needs to know about his prostate health-from how aging affects sexual intimacy to asking the right questions to choosing among available therapeutic options. Dr. Scardino discusses cutting-edge strategies, using the latest research findings to explore the many factors that affect patients, including possible complications and ways to minimize them. One in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer, and nearly half the adult male population will be affected by prostatitis. Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Bookprovides the hard facts and a compassionate voice to guide every man to health and healing. Illustrated throughout with line art by Frank Forney.

Author Biography

Peter T. Scardino, M.D., is chairman of the department of urology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and head of the hospital's Prostate Cancer Program.

Judith Kelman is the author of thirteen novels, as well as nonfiction for magazines and newspapers.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Part One THE PROSTATE AND THE NORMAL MALE	9	(38)
The Prostate	11	(11)
Normal Male Function	22	(10)
Changes with Aging	32	(15)
Part Two COMMON PROSTATE PROBLEMS	47	(44)
Prostatitis	49	(15)
BPH (Prostate Enlargement)	64	(27)
Part Three PROSTATE CANCER	91	(336)
Prostate Cancer Facts	93	(19)
Risk Factors and Prevention	112	(19)
Detecting Prostate Cancer with PSA and Other Tests	131	(18)
Biopsy	149	(24)
Understanding Your Cancer	173	(21)
Understanding Yourself	194	(15)
Deciding How to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer	209	(22)
Watchful Waiting	231	(15)
Surgery	246	(49)
Radiation Therapy	295	(32)
Other Local Therapies	327	(7)
Urinary Side Effects	334	(21)
Sexual Side Effects	355	(25)
Bowel Side Effects	380	(8)
Rising PSA after Surgery or Radiation Therapy	388	(18)
Treating Metastatic Prostate Cancer	406	(21)
Notes	427	(22)
Glossary of Terms	449	(6)
Glossary of Medications	455	(4)
Resources	459	(10)
Index	469