The Prostate Cancer Answer Book: An Unbiased Guide to Treatment Choices - Softcover

Morra, Marion E.; Potts, Eve

 
9780380785643: The Prostate Cancer Answer Book: An Unbiased Guide to Treatment Choices

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  • What do I need to know about my prostate?
  • What does a PSA test measure, and
  • when is it not "normal""
  • What do my symptoms indicate?
  • How do I choose the right doctor?
  • What is the proper treatment for me?
  • Is surgery the only option?

For men and their families, here is the essential guide to the various testing procedures and treatment for prostate enlargement, infection, and cancer -- the first book that enables you to fully understandyour diagnosis and the many options available. The authors of the highly respected Choices offer invaluable detailed information about:

• The nature of prostate cancer• Testing procedures
• Treatment choices, including prostatectomy, hormonal manipulation, radiation seeding, cryosurgery, and more• Diet, vaccines, homepathic, and experimental treatments• Sexual activity and side effects --what to expect during treatment and recovery• Insurance and Medicare coverage• Organizations and support groups

and moreStraightforward, authoritative, based on the mostup-to-date and comprehensive research,The Prostate Cancer Answer Bookaddresses all the question you can, and should, beasking -- enabling you to take knowledgeable stepstoward peace of mind and a positive outcome.

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