| Description | | - A new book on the second biggest cancer killer in the male population - 40,000 mortalities annually in the US alone
- Approximately 350,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year
- Contains vital information for all men and their partners
- Written by the leading UK authorities on this illness in collaboration with Cancer Bacup
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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Figures from the US show that the average male stands a one in five chance of developing prostate cancer in his lifetime. Prostate cancer is an illness that kills 10,000 men a year in the UK, with 25,000 new sufferers being diagnosed each year. It is therefore not surprising that prostate cancer is one of the most feared of all
illnesses affecting older men. However, the illness remains controversial in both treatment and diagnosis. For anyone worried that they are suffering from prostate cancer, or anyone who has been told that they have a high PSA count, this is a source of great anxiety. How is it diagnosed? What does a high PSA count mean? At what point is surgical treatment necessary, and what are the risks and side
effects of such treatment?
Prostate Cancer: The Facts
is written by two of the leading experts on this illness. In a clear and accessible style, they answer the many questions that those at risk from the illness will have. Throughout the book they advocate a 'watch and wait' approach to treatment and discuss the problems inherent with diagnosis and treatment.
This is a book that all men
(and their partners) should read.
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Readership: General public. All men should be interested in this book, whether they actually suffer from prostate cancer, or just want to be aware of the risks and symptoms of this illness. Women interested in the health of their partner.
| Contents |
Preface
1.
Introduction
2.
Assessment of the severity and extent of prostate cancer
3.
Risks and benefits of screening and radical treatment - a guide
4.
Treatment and management options
5.
Screening
6.
Hormone therapy
7.
Locally advanced disease and advanced disease
8.
Alternative treatments
9.
Clinical trials
10.
Prostate cancer and sex
11.
Questions for your doctor
12.
Glossary
Sources of information
Index
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| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
Malcolm Mason, Section of Oncology & Palliative Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine and
Leslie Moffat, Consultant in Urology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
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