The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer - Softcover

Larry Goldenberg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981159923 ISBN 13: 9780981159928

Publisher: Granville Island Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

This book is the fourth edition of the book on prostate cancer in the Intelligent Patient Guide series. Cancer patients who take an active part in making decisions about their treatment are better able to deal with their illness than patients who relegate control to their doctors. The book provides information on all aspects of prostate cancer and equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in their treatment. Topics include what is cancer, the symptoms to watch for, information about the prostate gland, reducing the risk of prostate cancer, the PSA test and other diagnostic techniques, making the decision about treatment, when to seek a second opinion, what happens when patients have surgery or radiation, hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer, the side effects of all treatments, urinary control and sexual function, how to handle the emotional side of the condition, where to turn for help, and alternative and complementary therapies.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg received his MD from the University of Toronto Medical School and completed his surgical training in urology at the University of British Columbia. He is a Professor of Urology at the University of British Columbia, co-director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre, Chairman of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, consultant at the British Columbia Cancer Agency, Director of the Men's Health Initiative of BC, and staff urologist at the Vancouver General Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and the American College of Surgeons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Granville Island Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981159923
• ISBN 13: 9780981159928
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 297