Prostate and Cancer

by Marks, Sheldon

• ISBN13: 9781555610722
• ISBN10: 1555610722
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-03-01
• Publisher: California Bill's Automotive

Summary

This best-selling guide to prostate cancer provides the most up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment.

Author Biography

Sheldon Marks, MD, is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. He received his training at Tufts University, the New England Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Marks serves on many professional committees dealing with prostate cancer.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. xiii
Anatomy and Function of the Prostate Gland	p. 1
Prostate Cancer	p. 12
Diet and Nutrition--The Effect on Prostate Cancer	p. 25
Symptoms of Cancer	p. 32
The Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)	p. 36
PSA Blood Test--Key Detection Tool	p. 39
Should We Screen for Cancer?	p. 52
Ultrasound and Biopsy of the Prostate	p. 56
No Cancer Is Found--Am I in the Clear?	p. 72
Cancer Is Detected--The Importance of Volume	p. 76
The Grade of Cancer--How Bad Is It?	p. 78
Cancer Workup--Has It Spread?	p. 84
Stages of Prostate Cancer	p. 94
Five Categories of Treatment Options	p. 102
Who Decides on Treatment--You or the Doctor?	p. 108
Your Wife's Role	p. 112
What to Tell Family and Friends	p. 115
Watchful Waiting	p. 118
Radiation--External-Beam Therapy	p. 127
Radiation--Radioactive Seed Implants	p. 141
Lymph-Node Dissection	p. 150
Radical Prostatectomy--A Surgical Solution	p. 157
Risks and Complications of Radical Prostatectomy	p. 178
Recovering at Home after Surgery	p. 185
Hormone Therapy	p. 196
Cryotherapy--Freezing the Prostate	p. 214
Complementary, Integrative and Alternative Treatments	p. 218
Incontinence--A Potential Risk	p. 223
Impotence--Causes and Treatments	p. 233
What Is the Right Treatment for Me?	p. 250
Costs of Treatments	p. 253
Second Opinion--A Good Idea	p. 255
How to Find a Good Urologist	p. 261
Questions to Ask Your Doctor	p. 266
Follow-up after Treatment	p. 269
Will I Need Additional Treatment after Radical Prostatectomy?	p. 274
Do I Need Chemotherapy?	p. 277
Research Studies--Looking for New Cures	p. 282
When All Treatments Fail	p. 287
Support Groups and Resources for Information	p. 295
Glossary	p. 305
Appendix	p. 319
Bibliography	p. 325
Index	p. 327
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