Prostate Cancer
eBook - ePub

Prostate Cancer

Expert Advice for Helping Your Loved One

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Prostate Cancer

Expert Advice for Helping Your Loved One

About this book

An illuminating guide for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as their partners and caregivers—one filled with extensive details about diagnosis, treatments, and tips for thriving.

The second leading cause of cancer death for men, prostate cancer affects more than a quarter of a million individuals in the United States each year. Most men with prostate cancer will go through the journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with a partner and family members by their side. But there are few resources available that address the needs of both those with cancer and their loved ones who want to help.

Written in accessible language and backed by the latest scientific research, Prostate Cancer covers
• symptoms, diagnosis, and testing;
• the full range of treatment options available;
• practical tools partners can use to assist their loved one;
• advice on managing the side effects of treatment, including incontinence and sexual problems;
• tips to help cope with the emotional challenges associated with cancer;
• recommendations for keeping healthy with diet, exercise, and mindfulness; and
• insights into insurance issues.

With three leading experts in urology, surgery, and psychiatry as its coauthors, Prostate Cancer provides the information and guidance you need to better understand the disease, communicate with health care providers, and support yourself and your loved one through treatment and survivorship.

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Yes, you can access Prostate Cancer by Neil H. Baum,David Mobley,Richard G. Key in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Caregiving. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1. A Partner Tells Her Story
  10. Chapter 2. The Prostate Gland: What, Where, and Why
  11. Chapter 3. An Introduction to Cancer
  12. Chapter 4. The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
  13. Chapter 5. Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
  14. Chapter 6. The PSA Test: What It Is and What It Indicates
  15. Chapter 7. How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect You
  16. Chapter 8. How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect Your Partner
  17. Chapter 9. Treating Localized Prostate Cancer
  18. Chapter 10. Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer
  19. Chapter 11. Clinical Trials and Alternative Treatments
  20. Chapter 12. Prostate Cancer Surgery: Before, During, and After
  21. Chapter 13. The Side Effects and Aftereffects of Treatments
  22. Chapter 14. Sharing Information about His Cancer
  23. Chapter 15. The Benefits of Diet and Exercise
  24. Chapter 16. The Role of Supplements
  25. Chapter 17. The Power of Prayer
  26. Chapter 18. The Helpfulness of Mindfulness
  27. Chapter 19. Managing the Expenses of Prostate Cancer
  28. Chapter 20. Planning for Dying
  29. Conclusion
  30. Appendix
  31. Glossary
  32. Notes
  33. Index