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American Cancer Society's complete guide to prostate cancer

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Publication details: Atlanta : American Cancer Society, 2005Description: xxii, 394pISBN:

9780944235546

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NLM classification:

WJ 752.

Summary: Written by a team of leading experts in the field, this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide delivers the facts everyone should know about prostate cancer, including: The latest advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment. The range of treatment options available and their advantages, expected outcomes, and potential side effects How to cope with emotional stresses and potential physical side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction. How to maintain quality of life, sexuality, and relationships. Practical issues like managing medical records, work, and insurance. Highlighted by personal stories from people affected by prostate cancer, American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer also addresses follow-up care, the risk of recurrence, and scientific advances andpromising research. A special section helps loved ones understand, cope, and provide support.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves	WJ752 BOT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0000007855
Book	PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves	WJ 752 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		B05151

Written by a team of leading experts in the field, this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide delivers the facts everyone should know about prostate cancer, including:
The latest advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment.
The range of treatment options available and their advantages, expected outcomes, and potential side effects
How to cope with emotional stresses and potential physical side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
How to maintain quality of life, sexuality, and relationships.
Practical issues like managing medical records, work, and insurance.
Highlighted by personal stories from people affected by prostate cancer, American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer also addresses follow-up care, the risk of recurrence, and scientific advances andpromising research. A special section helps loved ones understand, cope, and provide support.

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