Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book, Revised Edition The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH

Name: Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book, Revised Edition The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH
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ISBN: 9781583333938

ISBN-10: 1583333932

ISBN-13: 9781583333938

Edition: 2nd 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Peter T. Scardino, Judith Kelman

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Newly revised, with up-to-the-minute findings: the potentially lifesaving guide to prostate health by one of the world's foremost urologists Although most men know little about their prostate glands, an overwhelming majority will be affected by prostate problems at some time in their lives. In this groundbreaking book, now updated to include the latest medical break-throughs, world-renowned urology expert Dr.Peter Scardino arms men with the information they need to battle prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostate enlargement (BPH). This updated edition includes new information on the role genetics may play, hormone replacement therapy, new treatments for prostatitis, and more. With…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 8/3/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.20" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Introduction



The Prostate and The Normal Male



The Prostate



Normal Male Function



Changes with Aging



Common Prostate Problems



Prostatitis



BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)



Prostate Cancer



Prostate Cancer Facts



Risk Factors and Prevention



Detecting Prostate Cancer with PSA and Other Tests



Biopsy



Understanding Your Cancer



Understanding Yourself



Deciding How to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer



Watchful Waiting (Active Surveillance)



Surgery



Radiation Therapy



Focal and Other ï¿½Localï¿½ Therapies



Urinary Side Effects



Sexual Side Effects



Bowel Side Effects



Rising PSA After Surgery, Radiation, or Other Therapy



Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer


Notes


Glossary of Terms


Glossary of Medications: Individual Drugs and Classes of Drugs to Treat Prostate Diseases


Resources


Index