Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer - Softcover

Goldenberg, S Larry; Pickles, Tom; Chi, Kim N

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981159974 ISBN 13: 9780981159973

Publisher: Granville Island Publishing Ltd., 2014

Synopsis

All you need to know to take an active part in your treatment. Written by physicians for patients and their families affected by prostate cancer, this book covers all aspects of the disease, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond in an easy-to-understand and informative way. You will be amazed by how much more 'in control' you will feel with this book at your side. Topics include: The symptoms you should watch for, all about the prostate gland, reducing the risk of prostate cancer, the PSA test, what happens when you have surgery or radiation? What about urinary control and sexual function? The side effects of all treatments and a full glossary of important medical terms.

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 Ltd.
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981159974
• ISBN 13: 9780981159973
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 318