The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer

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The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer


	Format	Softcover
	Catalogue No.	978-0-470-15767-1
	Pages	260
	Language	English
	Price	$24.95

Written by Leah Jamnicky, RN, Robert Nam, MD. Editor: Helen Leask, PhD.
Published by John Wiley and Sons Canada, Ltd., 2008.

Description:

The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about predicting risk, screening, treatment options and much more. This book discusses the latest scientific breakthroughs in prostate cancer, prevention and recovery. It explains surgical options step-by-step, and provides detailed information on recovering intimacy and regaining a full and active life.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Prostate cancer and you
Is prostate cancer preventable?
Tests and measurements
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Treatment options for prostate cancer
Getting ready for surgery
The surgical procedure
What happens after surgery?
Recovering at home
Has my surgery worked?
How you can help yourself
Sex after prostate cancer
Exercise
Gay men and prostate cancer
Medications
Future directions in prostate cancer treatment
Who's who of hospital staff
Glossary
Resources
Your Diary
Index

Leah Jamnicky, RN, is a Urology Clinical Coordinator with the University Health Network in Toronto. During her 22 years of nursing, she has developed numerous education programs for patients with prostate cancer.
Robert Nam, MD, is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He specializes in treating patients with urological cancers, including prostate cancer.
Helen Leask, PhD., is an editor and award-winning medical writer. She is the President of SCRIPT, a Toronto medical communications company.

Praise for The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer:

"After I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, the practical, sensitive and caring advice of Leah Jamnicky and her team made a world of difference in my treatment and recovery. They have now made their wise and valued insights available to everyone." – Allan Rock, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa; former Canadian Minister of Justice, Canadian Minister of Health and Canada's ambassador to the United Nations

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