QuickFACTS Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know--now - Softcover

American Cancer Society

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0944235662 ISBN 13: 9780944235669

Publisher: American Cancer Society, 2006

Synopsis

More than 675,000 men worldwide will contract prostate cancer this year. It is the most common male cancer in North America, South America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe. Each book in the "QuickFACTS" series is both comprehensive and a quick read, with highlighted cover tabs for quick reference of specific topics. This book: covers everything from risk factors to living well after cancer treatment; provides critical questions to ask the healthcare team; educates and empowers patients right from the start; completely updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines; and includes a prostate cancer dictionary. Topics include: What is my type of cancer? How many people have it? What are the risk factors? What causes it? Can it be prevented? Can it be detected early? How is it diagnosed? How is it staged? How is it treated? What about complementary and alternative treatments? What should I ask my doctor? What happens after treatment? What's new in research and treatment? What information resources are available?

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About the Author

American Cancer Society is a trusted provider of unbiased general information and personalized cancer-related health information and guidance. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information that can help patients make informed decisions; practical answers to patients' questions about work, insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Cancer Society
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0944235662
• ISBN 13: 9780944235669
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128