September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
According
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prostate cancer is the most
common cancer among men in the United States.
It is also one of the leading causes of cancer death among men of all
races and Hispanic origin populations. In 2009, the most recent year statistics
are available, 206,640 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate
cancer and 28,088 men died from the disease.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2013 there will be 238,590
new cases of prostate cancer and 29,720 deaths.
The Mercer County Library System has
several books to help you understand more about prostate cancer, including:
by
Patrick C. Walsh, M.D.
Incorporating
the latest advances in treatment and diagnosis, a leading urologist presents an
updated, authoritative guide to prostate cancer survival. Every aspect of the
ailment is covered; from its potential causes and diagnostic tests to
treatment, prevention, and dealing with such sensitive side effects as
impotence and incontinence.
by
H. Ballentine Carter, M.D.
One
of the world's preeminent prostate cancer doctors offers the authoritative and
definitive guide for men of all ages for better prostate health and longevity. The Whole Life Prostate Book is the best
go-to resource for everything patients and their families need to know to
survive and thrive. Lifestyle choices—diet, exercise, and health
maintenance—can defy prostate cancer; according to Dr. Carter, it's never too
late, or too early, to start following his preventive program. Director of
Adult Urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a
world-renowned expert in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate disease, Dr.
H. Ballentine Carter has packed this book with wisdom gleaned from his many
years in the field. Cutting through the overwhelming amount of information—and
misinformation—on the topic, Dr. Carter arms men with the knowledge required to
make the best decisions about prevention, testing, and treatment. In
easy-to-understand language, Dr. Carter explains how to read test results and
outlines all of the treatment options available for prostate cancer, from
radiation therapy and radical prostatectomy to brachytherapy and Proactive
Surveillance, an innovative approach pioneered by Dr. Carter and designed to
preserve the prostate for life. Fearlessly tackling the problem head-on, this
guide will be a lifesaver for countless readers.
by Pamela Ellsworth,
M.D.
Practical answers to
the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. Providing
both doctor and patient perspectives, this easy-to-read book is a comprehensive
guide to the basics of prostate cancer, risk factors and prevention, diagnosis,
treatment, survivorship, and life after diagnosis. Written by a prominent
urologist and best-selling author, 100
Questions & Answers about Prostate Cancer is an invaluable resource for
anyone interested in learning what to expect after being diagnosed with
prostate cancer.
by the American Cancer
Society
With greater public
awareness, early detection of prostate cancer is on the rise and mortality
rates are declining. This book
emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed decision makers in
planning their own treatment. Covering everything from risk factors to living
well after treatment, the pocket-sized reference provides critical questions to
ask your health care team, is updated with the latest patient treatment
guidelines, and includes an advanced dictionary of cancer-related terms.
by Ralph
H. Blum and Mark Scholz, M.D.
Invasion of the
Prostate Snatchers is a report on the latest thinking in prostate cancer
therapy: close monitoring–active surveillance rather than surgery or radiation–as
the initial treatment approach for many men. There are three stages of prostate
cancer and this book provides accurate information about how to distinguish
between them: Low-Risk, which requires no immediate treatment;
Intermediate-Risk, which will benefit from surgery, radiation, and/or hormonal
therapy; and High-Risk, a type that does require immediate treatment with a
combination of therapies. In a unique collaboration, doctor and patient provide
a wholly new perspective on managing this disease. Ralph Blum’s account of his
personal struggle, together with Dr.Mark Scholz’s presentation of new scientific
advances, gives convincing evidence that this noninvasive approach can be
crucial in preventing tens of thousands of men from being over-treated every year.
Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers
serves as an indispensable map through the medical minefield of prostate
cancer.
“Unlike more lethal
cancer varieties, such as breast and lung, prostate cancer is more frequently a
milder health condition, and most men live with it for decades, eventually
passing away from other causes. Blum, a veteran author and 20-year prostate
cancer survivor himself, gives the much-needed patient's viewpoint here, while
Scholz, a board-certified oncologist, presents the medical perspective.
Together, in two dozen lucid and engaging chapters, the pair offers a balanced
guide to navigating through the thicket of doctors, biopsies, incontinence and
impotency risks, and the latest surgical and noninvasive treatment options. An
indispensable guide for newly diagnosed and aging males, and their loved ones.”—Booklist
“Here's
good advice based on the brave experiences of two compatible souls and medical
mavericks.” –Publisher’s Weekly
By Aaron
E. Katz, M.D.
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now
Dr. Aaron Katz, founding director of the Center for Holistic Urology at
Columbia University, empowers them with all the tools needed to make the most
informed decisions about prostate health at every stage from prevention to post-diagnosis.
Armed with Dr. Katz's expert guidance and the absolute latest information,
patients will be equipped to navigate this difficult diagnosis and reclaim
their health.
- Lisa S.
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