Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery : The New Gold Standard Treatment That Can Save YOur Life and Lifestyle

by Dattoli, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9780964008885
• ISBN10: 0964008882
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Pathway Book Service

Summary

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you owe it to yourself to become informed about the disease and to know all your treatment options. The good news is there has been great medical progress in recent years and prostate cancer is now a highly treatable disease. For most patients who are diagnosed early, the choice of treatment most often comes down to radiation versus radical surgery, either with or without some form of hormonal therapy. This book provides the latest medical data and explains why more men are now avoiding surgery and instead choosing state-of-the-art radiation therapy such as seed implants and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy). Book jacket.

Author Biography

Michael J. Dattoli, M.D. is an internationally renowned radiation oncologist and brachytherapist Jennifer Cash, ARNP, OCN, is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in oncology Donald Kaltenbach is the Executive Director of the Dattoli Cancer Center and Brachytherapy Institute in Sarasota, Florida

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	VII
Introduction by Don Kaltenbach	XI
Part One The Non-Surgical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment by Michael Dattoli, M.D.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Prostate Cancer	1	(12)
Chapter 2: The Diagnostic Tests for Prostate Cancer	13	(20)
Chapter 3: Considerations Prior to Treatment	33	(8)
Chapter 4: Treatment Options	41	(8)
Chapter 5: Radical Surgery	49	(12)
Chapter 6: Radiation Therapy	61	(36)
Chapter 7: Cryosurgery	97	(4)
Chapter 8: Treating Metastatic Disease	101	(22)
Part Two The Patient's Point of View by Don Kaltenbach
Chapter 9: One Patient's Journey	123	(20)
Chapter 10:The Emotional Burden of Prostate Cancer	143	(28)
Chapter 11: The Financial Side of Prostate Cancer	171	(16)
Part Three Post-Treatment Care and Lifestyle Changes by Jennifer Cash, ARNP, MS, OCN®
Chapter 12: Coping with Side Effects	187	(12)
Chapter 13: Diet and Nutrition Guidelines	199	(14)
Appendices
Appendix A: Where To Get Help	213	(10)
Appendix B: Glossary of Medical Terms	223	(16)
Appendix C: Questions To Ask Your Doctor	239	(4)
Appendix D: References	243	(14)
Appendix E.: Charting Your Progress	257