Fast Facts: Metastatic Prostate Cancer for Patients and their Supporters: Advanced disease that has spread beyond the prostate - Softcover

Coetzee, Dr Lance

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910797405 ISBN 13: 9781910797402

Publisher: Health Press Limited, 2017

Synopsis

Information + Taking Control = Best Outcome is the theme running throughout this short, superbly illustrated workbook. Designed to help patients equip themselves with the best information about metastatic prostate cancer, it covers: • how prostate disease spreads and where it can spread to • a summary of diagnostic tests with detailed explanations to aid understanding of PSA levels, staging and Gleason score • all the hormone treatment options and their side effects • what to expect from the disease itself • how to manage key symptoms such as bone pain, urinary problems and fatigue • the treatment options when hormone treatment stops working • useful advice on diet, exercise, and getting the right support • a frank discussion of end of life care • a concise overview of the latest research in this area. With FastTests to test patients’ understanding of their condition, handy checklists and plenty of space for patients and their doctors, nurses and family to write notes, this concise, easy-to-read resource will help patients get organized so that they are better equipped to ask the right questions and have more meaningful discussions about their treatment. Ultimately, it will help them make the best decisions about their care.

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Review

From one advanced metastatic prostate cancer guy to others, I recommend this resource to both patients and caregivers, as it gives you a step by step approach to assist you in your conversations with your doctor and, most importantly, a better understanding of the disease and your treatment options. -- Mark Morrow A well-written resource that addresses important questions for patients with prostate cancer once it has spread, highly recommended. -- Dr Bernardo L Rapoport This book is packed full of useful information that advanced prostate cancer patients need to consider. It is clearly set out and will be very helpful for all those going through treatment. -- The Urology Foundation, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Health Press Limited
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910797405
• ISBN 13: 9781910797402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32