Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xi
Dedication xiii
Preface xv
1 Anatomy and Function of the Prostate Gland 1
2 Prostate Cancer 13
3 Diet and Nutrition-The Effect on Prostate Cancer 26
4 Symptoms of Cancer 36
5 The Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) 41
6 PSA Blood Test-Key Detection Tool 45
7 Should We Screen for Cancer? 60
8 Ultrasound and Biopsy of the Prostate 64
9 No Cancer Is Found-Am I in the Clear? 81
10 Cancer Is Detected-The Importance of Volume 85
11 The Grade of Cancer-How Bad Is It? 88
12 Cancer Workup-Has It Spread? 94
13 Stages of Prostate Cancer 105
14 Five Categories of Treatment Options 113
15 Who Decides on Treatment-You or the Doctor? 120
16 Your Wife or Partner's Role 125
17 What to Tell Family and Friends 128
18 Active Surveillance 131
19 Radiation-External-Beam/IMRT Therapy 141
20 Radiation-Radioactive Seed Implants 156
21 Radical Prostatectomy-A Surgical Solution 166
22 Risks and Complications of Radical Prostatectomy 189
23 Recovering at Home After Surgery 198
24 Hormone Therapy 209
25 Cryotherapy and HIFU-Freezing and Heating the Prostate 228
26 Complementary, Integrative and Alternative Treatments 234
27 Incontinence-A Potential Risk 239
28 Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)-Causes and Treatments 249
29 What Is the Right Treatment for Me? 266
30 Costs of Treatments 270
31 Second Opinion-A Good Idea 272
32 How to Find a Good Urologist 278
33 Questions to Ask Your Doctor 283
34 Follow-up After Treatment 286
35 Will I Need Additional Treatment After Radical Prostatectomy? 291
36 Do I Need Chemotherapy? 294
37 Research Studies-Looking for New Cures 300
38 When All Treatments Fail 305
39 SupportGroups and Resources 314
Glossary 325
Appendix 337
Bibliography 343
Index 345