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| Author | : Roger S. Kirby |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 138 |
| Release | : 2017-03-08 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1910797375 |
Prostate cancer is unusual among solid tumors in that the majority of affected men die with, rather than of, the disease. This presents many challenges to healthcare professionals and patients in terms of deciding if, when and how to intervene in order to control tumor growth and spread, thereby extending survival but without compromising quality of life. This is the ninth edition of 'Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer' since 1996, testament to the rapid changes in the field and the steadily improving outlook for patients. This new edition provides many key updates: • the Gleason grade grouping, which has valuable prognostic value • nomograms to evaluate risk • our rapidly expanding understanding of the genetics and underlying pathogenesis of prostate cancer and the development of genomic tests to help identify those at greatest risk of developing clinically significant disease • the continuing debate about the role of PSA in the screening, detection and monitoring of prostate cancer • advances in imaging techniques, particularly multiparametric MRI, which is improving the accuracy of biopsy and reducing the numbers of negative biopsies • the roles of drugs, surgery and radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer at different stages, and our ever-improving understanding of when and how best to intervene, aided by improving understanding of the risk factors for disease progression. Primarily intended for primary care providers, specialist nurses, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals, this highly readable resource provides a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer, enabling fully informed discussions with patients about this complex disease. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Diet, lifestyle and chemoprevention • Screening and early detection • Diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators • Management of clinically localized disease • Managing recurrence after initial therapy • Management of metastatic prostate cancer • Management of castrate-resistant prostate cancer • Survivorship and treatment complications
| Author | : R.S. Kirby |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2020-07-07 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3318065889 |
This is the tenth edition of this Fast Facts handbook since the first was published in 1996 – the many iterations are testament to the rapid changes in the field and steadily improving outlook for patients. This new edition introduces the Gleason grade grouping (Chapter 1), which has important prognostic value, and nomograms that are used to evaluate risk (Chapter 3). Our understanding of the genetics and underlying pathogenesis of prostate cancer is growing apace, leading to the identification of germline mutations and the development of genomic tests to help identify and direct therapy for those at greatest risk of developing clinically significant disease. They also provide reassurance for those patients who have opted for active surveillance (Chapters 3 and 5). Imaging techniques are also improving rapidly, particularly multiparametric MRI (Chapter 4). As this book is concise, fully up to date and evidence based, we believe it is an ideal resource for those general urologists, primary care providers, specialist nurses, trainees and allied healthcare professionals who want to get quickly up to speed in this fast-moving and ever-expanding field. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Diet, lifestyle and chemoprevention • Screening and early detection • Diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators • Management of clinically localized disease • Managing recurrence after initial therapy • Managing metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer • Management of castrate-resistant prostate cancer • Survivorship and management of treatment-related side effects and complications
| Author | : Manish I. Patel |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2024-02-27 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3318072397 |
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, but it is unusual among solid tumors in that many men die with, rather than of, the disease. This raises challenges in terms of deciding if, when, and how to intervene to control tumor growth and spread in order to extend survival without compromising quality of life. The many developments in the field since the last edition of this book include continuing studies to improve detection and monitoring of the disease, with the evaluation of MRI for screening and prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET/CT for staging. Treatment options have also continued to improve and expand for all stages of the disease with the development of ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy, oral LHRH antagonists, PARP inhibitors and lutetium-177 PSMA-617 radioligand therapy.
| Author | : Patrick C. Walsh |
| Publisher | : Balance |
| Total Pages | : 480 |
| Release | : 2018-05-15 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 153876363X |
This guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes including diet to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer.
| Author | : Lance Coetzee |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2017-02-03 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1910797405 |
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. Contents: • Information + Taking Control = Best Outcome • What is metastatic prostate cancer? • What do my test results mean? • Why is my cancer staged? • How will the disease affect me? • How is metastatic prostate cancer treated? • What is available after hormone therapy? • What are the side effects of hormone treatment? • What can I do to help myself? • Monitoring the effects of therapy • Treatment when myeloma returns • End of life care • What is the latest research in this area? • Useful resources
| Author | : Jack McCallum |
| Publisher | : Rodale |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2013-08-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1609610555 |
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and approaching surgery, Jack McCallum wanted to tackle the confusion, misconceptions, and conflicting medical advice that so many men struggle with when thinking about the disease. So he got to work writing The Prostate Monologues. Through the lens of his own experience, McCallum attacks the nitty-gritty questions about prostate cancer that men think about (but may be too bashful to ask their doctors) with honesty and humor. For example, “When is it safe to attempt intercourse, or at least, self-inflicted orgasm?” Or, if you have surgery, “What’s it like the first time you shop for adult diapers?” With wry humor, McCallum decodes the sometimes-confusing jargon of medical professionals so that it is understandable and relatable to “regular” men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men and the second most fatal. Worse than the obvious commonality and mortality of the disease, though, is the fact that prostate cancer can rob a man of his manhood. Accordingly, McCallum handles the subject not only with care and knowledge, but also with good cheer. Through the honest telling of his own story, and drawing on the latest research, McCallum shares insight into what’s worked for him—and what’s proven to work—in surviving cancer with your sense of humor intact.
| Author | : Joseph E. Oesterling |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Prostate |
| ISBN | : 9781568330853 |
sands of American families. In "The ABCs of Prostate Cancer", two experts explain the facts every man needs to know about this disease. In addition, the book contains testimonials of hope and inspiration from more than 50 well-known survivors of prostate cancer, including Bob Dole, Jerry Lewis, and Sidney Poitier.
| Author | : David Haslam |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 147 |
| Release | : 2014-05-12 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1908541598 |
Not to broach the subject of excess weight with a patient is a dereliction of duty as a healthcare professional, say the authors of 'Fast Facts: Obesity'. "Patients who smoke are rapidly identified for intervention, and the same should be true of anyone who is obese". Every consultation is an opportunity to educate and encourage patients to pursue better health. 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is packed with practical advice on how best to support patients to improve their nutrition and levels of physical activity, and change their habits, with simple and achievable goals tailored to individual needs and concerns. This highly readable handbook also provides a comprehensive overview of: • the causes and consequences of obesity • the latest information on pharmacological and surgical options • the issues specific to the management of obesity in children, pregnant women and the elderly. The authors say: “The opportunity to educate others and exert influence can be leveraged at many levels, even with limited amounts of time.” Reading 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is an excellent starting point for any healthcare professional who wants to understand this major threat to human health and ultimately improve outcomes. Contents: • Patient assessment • Causes and science • Cardiometabolic consequences • Other consequences • Management: diet • Management: physical activity • Management: behavioral therapy • Pharmacological and surgical treatments • Children, the elderly and pregnant women • Management tools, prevention and advocacy • Useful resources • The health risks of excess weight figure
| Author | : Andrew W. Bruce |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 363 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1447113985 |
Carcinoma of the prostate increasingly dominates the attention of urologists for both scientific and clinical reasons. The search for an explanation and the prediction of the variable behaviour of the malignant prostatic cell continues unabated. The search for more precise tumour staging and more effective treatment is equally vigorous. Editors Andrew Bruce and John Trachtenberg have assembled acknowledged leaders in prostate cancer to present those areas of direct interest to the clinician. There are a number of other topics that might have been considered but most of these, such as experimental tumour models or biochemical factors affecting cell growth, still lack immediate application for the clinician. Carcinoma of the prostate continues to have its highest incidence in the western world, and the difference in comparison with the incidence in the Far East appears to be real and not masked by diagnostic or other factors. A number of other epidemiological aspects need careful analysis: Is the incidence increasing? Is the survival improving? Is the prognosis worse in the younger patient? Epidemiological data are easily misused and misinterpreted so that a precise analysis of the known facts makes an important opening chapter to this book.
| Author | : Jay S. Cohen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Prostate |
| ISBN | : 9780988710504 |
Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs 2014 takes you through the entire diagnostic process, answering your questions and suggesting others to ask, then describing 12 different treatment choices for you to consider. Studies have proven that most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not need surgery or radiation treatment. Find out how to determine whether you do or don't and what your other options are.
