Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival » (Fourth Edition)

Sheldon Marks, M.D., a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, received his training at Tufts University, the New England Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic. He serves on many professional committees dealing with prostate cancer, and publishes and lectures widely on prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, vasectomy reversals, and related topics. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.

The major reference book for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Dedication xiii

Preface xv

1 Anatomy and Function of the Prostate Gland 1

2 Prostate Cancer 13

3 Diet and Nutrition-The Effect on Prostate Cancer 26

4 Symptoms of Cancer 36

5 The Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) 41

6 PSA Blood Test-Key Detection Tool 45

7 Should We Screen for Cancer? 60

8 Ultrasound and Biopsy of the Prostate 64

9 No Cancer Is Found-Am I in the Clear? 81

10 Cancer Is Detected-The Importance of Volume 85

11 The Grade of Cancer-How Bad Is It? 88

12 Cancer Workup-Has It Spread? 94

13 Stages of Prostate Cancer 105

14 Five Categories of Treatment Options 113

15 Who Decides on Treatment-You or the Doctor? 120

16 Your Wife or Partner's Role 125

17 What to Tell Family and Friends 128

18 Active Surveillance 131

19 Radiation-External-Beam/IMRT Therapy 141

20 Radiation-Radioactive Seed Implants 156

21 Radical Prostatectomy-A Surgical Solution 166

22 Risks and Complications of Radical Prostatectomy 189

23 Recovering at Home After Surgery 198

24 Hormone Therapy 209

25 Cryotherapy and HIFU-Freezing and Heating the Prostate 228

26 Complementary, Integrative and Alternative Treatments 234

27 Incontinence-A Potential Risk 239

28 Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)-Causes and Treatments 249

29 What Is the Right Treatment for Me? 266

30 Costs of Treatments 270

31 Second Opinion-A Good Idea 272

32 How to Find a Good Urologist 278

33 Questions to Ask Your Doctor 283

34 Follow-up After Treatment 286

35 Will I Need Additional Treatment After Radical Prostatectomy? 291

36 Do I Need Chemotherapy? 294

37 Research Studies-Looking for New Cures 300

38 When All Treatments Fail 305

39 SupportGroups and Resources 314

Glossary 325

Appendix 337

Bibliography 343

Index 345