Prostate Cancer Answer Book - Softcover

Marion Morra; Eve Potts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0380785641 ISBN 13: 9780380785643

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 1996

Synopsis

• 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.

About this title

Review

There have been other books written on the prostate, but this is the first oriented to a diagnosis of prostate cancer and the issues which it raises. From testing procedures and treatment choices to experimental alternatives and side affects of treatment, this covers everything including insurance coverage. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0380785641
• ISBN 13: 9780380785643
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284