Bibliograph

Prostate cancer, expert advice for helping your loved one, Neil H. Baum, MD, David F. Mobley, MD & R. Garrett Key, MD

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Prostate cancer, expert advice for helping your loved one, Neil H. Baum, MD, David F. Mobley, MD & R. Garrett Key, MD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Prostate cancer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1332886300

Responsibility statement

Neil H. Baum, MD, David F. Mobley, MD & R. Garrett Key, MD

Series statement

A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Sub title

expert advice for helping your loved one

Summary

"This book explains prostate cancer to spouses and partners, from diagnosis through treatment, emotional resources to physical support and beyond"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A Partner Tells Her Story -- The Prostate Gland: What, Where, and Why -- An Introduction to Cancer -- The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer -- Diagnosing Prostate Cancer -- The PSA Test: What It Is and What It Indicates -- How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect You -- How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect Your Partner -- Treating Localized Prostate Cancer -- Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer -- Clinical Trials and Alternative Treatments -- Prostate Cancer Surgery: Before, During, and After -- The Side Effects and Aftereffects of Treatments -- Sharing Information about His Cancer -- The Benefits of Diet and Exercise -- The Role of Supplements -- The Power of Prayer -- The Helpfulness of Mindfulness -- Managing the Expenses of Prostate Cancer -- Planning for Dying

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