Synopsis
About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.Erectile dysfunction (ED), a common problem associated with prostate cancer, was once considered to be entirely psychogenic in its origin and was frequently neglected by healthcare providers. More recently, there has been increased recognition of its many physiological causes, and its impact on the daily life of men and their partners is starting to get the attention it deserves. Intimate relationships in patients with cancer has been greatly improved due to this increased recognition and advancement in therapies. Dr. Jeff Albaugh is a pioneer in the field of sexual medicine who emphasizes that treating a man with prostate cancer requires an assessment of his sexual history. As a result of Dr. Albaugh s persistence and dedication, ED is no longer considered a foregone conclusion for patients with prostate cancer. His mission is to secure the quality of life and sexual health for the patient and his significant other after traditional cancer treatments are completed. Dr. Albaugh has developed a unique model that should be considered the gold standard for all men who are recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. All men and their partners should read this book prior to undergoing prostate cancer treatment. This second edition highlights the patient and partner experience of acknowledging that sexual health is a fundamental part of treating the whole patient. It presents real-life interviews that have been conducted over the past 6 years. These voices tell the stories and experiences of men and their partners with prostate cancer. This book will be an invaluable resource for all men with prostate cancer and their partners.
About the Author
Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS, is a board-certified Advanced Practice Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Researcher, and Director of Sexual Health at NorthShore University Health System near Chicago, IL. He is also a certified sexuality counselor. In addition to his role at NorthShore, he has led the Sexual Health Clinic at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago for over a decade serving our Veterans. He previously worked at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for almost 25 years. In addition to his many publications in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in books on sexual dysfunction, Jeff has published the booklet Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Patient Evaluation & Treatment Options for healthcare professionals. He is an internationally recognized speaker and expert who has spoken throughout the United States as well as Spain, Italy, Scotland, England, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. Dr. Albaugh completed his PhD at the University of Illinois in Chicago with National Institutes of Health funded research examining quality of life after treatment of erectile dysfunction in men following prostatectomy. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding patient care. He has been quoted in the media and publications in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in the New York Times, Martha Stewart s Whole Living, WGN News, CBS 2 News in Chicago, Chicago Tribune Red Eye, and was featured in the Ask the Expert column of the Chicago Tribune.
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