Beating Prostate Cancer Without Surgery

by James D. Priest

Overview

Surgery is the most common means of treating prostate cancer, but many survivors later suffer from embarassing quality-of-life issues, including incontinence and impotence. In this book, a retired surgeon and prostate cancer survivor discusses treatmennt options with less risk of these and other side effects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781577491538
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	08/12/2005
Pages:	225
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 8.94(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Preface
Acknowledgments
Journal
What Is the Prostate Gland?
What Is a PSA Test?
Needle Biopsy of the Prostate Gland
What is a Gleason Score?
What is Cancer?
Dealing with the Diagnosis
Roles of Physicians and Patients in Treating Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer: A Bewildering Disease How Does Radiation Therapy Work? Brachytherapy (Radioactive Seeds) for Prostate Cancer Radical Prostatectomy: Surgical Removal of the Prostate Gland Hormonal Treatment for Prostate Cancer Cryotherapy (Freezing) for Prostate Cancer What is Watchful Waiting?
If Treatment Fails---What Next?
Living with Prostate Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Following Prostate Cancer Treatment What do Tomatoes, Vitamin E, and Oily Fish Have in Common?
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Prostate Cancer Emerging
Technologies for Treating Prostate Cancer Afterword Glossary Resources
Index