The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer - Softcover

S. Larry Goldenberg CM OBC MD; Tom Pickles MD; Kim N. Chi MD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981159923 ISBN 13: 9780981159928

Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd., 2014

Synopsis

With our Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer, now in its 4th edition, you will learn everything you need to know about prostate cancer and how to take an active role in your treatment, including clear, step-by step explanations and illustrations of all aspects of diagnosis and treatment, from the concepts of prevention and early diagnosis to recognition of initial signs and symptoms through to follow-up tests after treatment. The 4th edition of the Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer was recently chosen by Library Journal as 1 of 7 starred in the development collection list for Prostate Health and Wellness and is officially endorsed by Prostate Cancer Foundation of BC. Topics covered include: What is cancer? The symptoms you should watch for All about the prostate gland Reducing the risk of prostate cancer The PSA test and other diagnostic techniques Making your decision about treatment When to seek a second opinion What happens when you have surgery or radiation? What is hormone therapy? The side-effects of all treatments What about urinary control and sexual function? How to handle the emotional side of your decision Where to turn to for help Alternative and complementary therapies Full glossary of important medical terms

About this title

About the Author

Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg is a professor of Urology at the University of British Columbia, co-director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre, Chairman of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, consultant at the British Columbia Cancer Agency, Director of the Men s Health Initiative of BC, and staff urologist at the Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr Goldenberg received his MD from the University of Toronto Medical School and completed his surgical training in urology at the University of British Columbia. He was a Terry Fox Research Fellow in Cancer Endocrinology at the British Columbia Cancer Research Center prior to entering practice. He was invested in the Order of British Columbia in 2006 and in the Order of Canada in 2009. Dr.Tom Pickles is a professor in the Department of Radiotherapy and Developmental Radiotherapeutics at the University of British Columbia and a staff radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Clinic. He has been specializing in the management of prostate cancer for over 20 years. He has taken a particular interest in doctor-patient communication, patient decision-making, screening, and active surveillance. He is credentialed in brachytherapy as well as the use of external radiation for prostate cancer treatment. Dr .Kim N. Chi is a medical oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Clinic, and the Vancouver Prostate Centre, and an Associate Professor of Medicine with the University of British Columbia. Over the last 10 years he has specialized in the treatment of prostate cancer, and his research is focused on developing new therapies for advanced prostate cancer. At the BC Cancer Agency, he currently is the medical director for the Clinical Trials Unit and chairs the provincial Genitourinary Cancer Tumour Group, which sets the treatment guidelines for the province of British Columbia.

Review

Larry Goldenberg and his associates knowledge and explanation of prostate cancer and all its ramifications expand with each new edition of the book. This latest in the Intelligent Patient Guide series is the best yet. And I m speaking as a former patient of Dr Goldenberg and a longterm survivor of prostate cancer. I confidently put my life into his hands and have equal confidence in his book. --Gareth Sirotnik, Patient

As a long-term survivor and quite involved with the prostate support group community, I recommend this updated edition of Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer as it provides a wealth of lay friendly medical-based information for both newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients and those continuing to live with prostate cancer. This valuable book should serve as a core reference user guide for the many thousands of men and their families affected by prostate cancer. --T. Butterfield Past-chair, Prostate Cancer Foundation BC

As a survivor and patient of Dr Larry Goldenberg I found his book on prostate cancer to be of immense help and assurance. The updated 4th edition, well organized and written, in a very readable style, explains the most recent diagnostic and treatment advances in prostate cancer. Given the rate of prostate cancer this book is a must for all men facing prostate cancer and for those who support them in their journey. --Honourable Wally Oppal, Q.C., Former Attorney General of British Columbia, Former Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism in British Columbia

Edition details

• Publisher: Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd.
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0981159923
• ISBN 13: 9780981159928
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 322
• Editor: Jay Draper
• Illustrator: Jane Rowlands, Frank Crymble, Vicky Earle