Bibliograph

Dr. Patrick Walsh's guide to surviving prostate cancer, Patrick C. Walsh and Janet Farrar Worthington

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Dr. Patrick Walsh's guide to surviving prostate cancer, Patrick C. Walsh and Janet Farrar Worthington

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dr. Patrick Walsh's guide to surviving prostate cancer

Oclc number

792747793

Responsibility statement

Patrick C. Walsh and Janet Farrar Worthington

Summary

Incorporating the latest advances in treatment and diagnosis, a leading urologist presents an updated, authoritative guide to prostate cancer survival that covers every aspect of the ailment, from its potential causes and diagnostic tests to treatment, prevention, and dealing with such sensitive side effects as impotence and incontinence

Table Of Contents

What the prostate does : a crash course in male anatomy -- Little gland, big trouble -- What causes prostate cancer? -- Can prostate cancer be prevented? -- Do I have prostate cancer? : screening and detection -- Diagnosis and staging -- What are my options? -- Radical prostatectomy -- Radiation and cryo/thermal ablation -- How successful is treatment of localized prostate cancer? -- Erectile dysfunction after treatment for localized prostate cancer -- Hormonal therapy -- Help for advanced prostate cancer

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Guide to surviving prostate cancerSurviving prostate cancer

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