Book

The prostate cancer treatment book : advice from leading prostate experts from the nation's top medical institutions / [edited by] Peter D. Grimm, John C. Blasko, John E. Sylvester ; foreword by David Crawford.

Grimm, Peter D. (editor.). Blasko, John C. (editor.). Sylvester, John E. (editor.).

Record details

ISBN: 0071422560
Physical Description: xv, 224 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, [2004]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-210) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I: The foundation. What good is a prostate, anyway? -- How is heart health connected to prostate cancer risk? -- How do they test for prostate cancer? -- What part do spouses and partners play? -- Part II: Treatment options. Is watchful waiting the same as doing nothing? -- Should I have my prostate removed? -- How does external beam radiation therapy work? -- Brachytherapy for prostate cancer: Are seeds the way to go? -- What happens after the implant? Side effects and PSA -- Will I have to be on hormones? -- What happens if the cancer returns? -- Part III: Other important considerations -- What should I ask my doctor? -- How do I find the best doctor for Brachytherapy?