I Flunked My PSA! : What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer Now!

by Bodai, Ernie; Zmuda, Richard A.

• ISBN13: 9780971207011
• ISBN10: 0971207011
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: B 2 Z Pub Inc

Table of Contents

Introduction
A Prostate Cancer Primer	5	(3)
No Single Cause	8	(5)
PART I: RISK FACTORS AND SCREENING
Risk Factors	13	(8)
Age	14	(1)
Race	15	(1)
Genetic Risk	15	(1)
Diet	16	(1)
Hormones	17	(1)
Additional Factors	17	(4)
Prevention?	21	(10)
Exercise	21	(1)
Diet	22	(1)
Finasteride: The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial	23	(1)
Selenium and Vitamin E: The Select Trial	24	(1)
Preventing Cancer with Vitamins and Minerals	25	(2)
Cancer Vaccines	27	(1)
Risk Reduction	28	(3)
Screening Techniques	31	(12)
Digital Rectal Exam	31	(1)
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)	32	(1)
Other Screening Tests	32	(1)
Transrectal Ultrasonography	33	(1)
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase	33	(1)
Biopsy	33	(1)
False Positive/False Negative Results	33	(1)
New Screening Techniques	34	(2)
Free PSA	34	(1)
PSA Velocity	34	(1)
Age-Adjusted PSA	34	(1)
PSA Density	34	(2)
Minority Screening	36	(2)
Benign (Non-Cancerous) Prostate Conditions	38	(1)
The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Screening Trial	39	(4)
PART II: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
A Diagnosis of Cancer: What Does It Mean?	43	(10)
Recognizing Symptoms	44	(1)
Stages of Prostate Cancer	45	(1)
The Gleason Score	46	(1)
Family and Friends are Impacted Too	46	(2)
Speak Up During Doctor Visits	48	(1)
Talking To Your Kids	49	(1)
Second Opinions	50	(3)
Understanding Your Treatment Options	53	(110)
Watchful Waiting	53	(2)
Side Effects of Watchful Waiting	54	(1)
Surgery	55	(2)
Side Effects of Surgery	56	(1)
Radiation Therapy	57	(4)
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy	59	(2)
Hormonal Therapy	61	(2)
Side Effects of Hormonal Therapy	62	(1)
Treatment Options: Choosing Between Them	63	(1)
New Treatments on the Horizon	63	(1)
The Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study	64	(1)
Complementary and Alternative Therapies	65	(4)
Clinical Trials	69	(2)
A Few Words About Pain	71	(1)
Treatment Follow-Up	72	(6)
PART III: RECOVERY
Emotional Issues	78	(1)
Intimacy and Sexuality	78	(1)
Financial Issues	79	(1)
Cancer and Your Career	80	(1)
Changing Jobs	81	(1)
Personal Support	82	(1)
Support Groups	83	(1)
Coping with Recurrence	84	(1)
Living with Advanced Disease	84	(5)
APPENDICES
Appendix I: Stages of Prostate Cancer	89	(8)
Appendix II: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options	97	(10)
Appendix III: Common Prostate Cancer Drugs
Hormonal Agents	107	(4)
Appendix IV: Common Prostate Cancer Drugs
Chemotherapy Agents	111	(4)
Appendix V: Common Anti-Nausea Medications	115	(4)
Appendix VI: Prostate Cancer and Sexuality	119	(12)
Appendix VII: Glossary of Prostate Cancer Terms	131	(12)
Appendix VIII: Off the Bookshelf	143	(8)
Appendix IX: Internet Resources	151	(6)
Appendix X: National Organizations	157	(6)
Index	163