Prostate Cancer. What You Need to Know

Description:

This book provides current information about cancer of the prostate. Each year, more than 186,000 American men learn they have this disease. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men in this country. Only skin cancer in more common. Learning about medical care for prostate cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care. The authors of this book discuss diagnosis and staging; treatment options; tests you may have after treatment; and taking part in research studies. (Imprint: Nova)

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Understanding Prostate Changes: A Health Guide for Men
  (National Cancer Institute)
• What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
  (National Cancer Institute)
• Treatment Choices for Men with Early-State Prostate Cancer
  (National Cancer Institute)
• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Fact Sheet
  (National Cancer Institute)
• Cancer Advances in Focus
  (National Cancer Institute)
• Index