Prostate Cancer

• Author : Konstantinos N. Syrigos
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 27 March 2023

Worldwide prostate cancer is rising by 3% annually and is a major cause mortality. There are many unresolved issues concerning prostate cancer, such as the benefits of screening, and management in the elderly. This book will be a definitive reference including the changes in use od combined androgen blockades which have had an impact on clinical practice in the last 18 months, and new developments in implant radiation, hormone therapy and laser conagulation. There are chapters on clinical trials and meta-analyses, and

• Author : Günther H. Jacobi,Rudolf Hohenfellner
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 27 March 1982

• Author : United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment
• Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
• Release : 27 March 1995

• Author : Barbara Rubin Wainrib,Sandra Haber,Jack Maguire
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 27 March 2023

Where does a man turn when he suddenly discovers he has prostate cancer? In the majority of cases, men turn to the women in their lives. As a result, this clearly written and supportive guide is primarily addressed to the women who will care for men during this illness. Detailed, life-saving information takes readers from cause, detection, and diagnosis to treatment, recovery, and post-treatment life. The authors tackle both the physical and psychological aspects of life with prostate cancer. For

• Author : Kyoichi Imai,Jun Shimazaki,James P. Karr
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 27 March 1994

• Author : David G. Bostwick
• Publisher : American Cancer Society
• Release : 27 March 2023

Provides the imformation, support, and tools you need to cope and live well with prostate cancer through diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer.

• Author : Donald S. Coffey
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 27 March 1987

• Author : Philippe E. Spiess
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• Release : 25 November 2011

The present textbook highlights many of the exciting discoveries made in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer over the past decade. International thought leaders have contributed to this effort providing a comprehensive and state-of-the art review of the signaling pathways and genetic alterations essential in prostate cancer. This work provides an essential resource for healthcare professionals and scientists dedicated to this field. This textbook is dedicated to the efforts and advances made by our scientific community, realizing we have

• Author : Axel Heidenreich
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 27 March 2023

This multimedia textbook covers the complete field of diagnosis and surgical treatment of prostate cancer with emphasis on surgical procedures. The most important techniques are demonstrated in a video CD-ROM step by step. Learn about surgical procedures by world authorities in prostate surgery - acquaint yourself with all useful hints.

• Author : Adam P. Dicker, MD, PhD,William Kevin Kelly, DO,Edouard J. Trabulsi, MD,Nicholas G. Zaorsky, MD
• Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
• Release : 17 December 2014

This volume maintains the successful Current Multidisciplinary Oncology series format. Section I provides a review of fundamental issues including epidemiology, screening and risk reduction, diagnosis and pathologic characterization, staging, and imaging. There is also a chapter on counseling of the high-risk patient. Section II, Treatment of Localized Disease, provides a thorough review of the range of multidisciplinary management options for these patients including a discussion of quality of life impact. Section III, Treatment of Localized Advanced Disease, provides a detailed

• Author : Gilles Plourde
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 06 August 2018

Prostate Cancer: A Case Report discusses the prevention, treatment modalities, and side effects of the medications used to treat prostate cancer. The book presents the most appropriate information, allowing patient empowerment to make informed decisions on their choice of treatments. Through the analysis of a real case report, the book also discusses the main complication associated with prostate cancer—bone metastasis—and provides information on treatment modalities for lung and liver metastasis. Diet, physical activities and the management of stress

• Author : Cem Onal
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• Release : 26 September 2018

This edited volume Prostate Cancer is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of urologic oncology. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the urologic oncology research area. All chapters are complete in themselves but united under a common research study topic. This publication aims at providing a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors and opens

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
• Release : 20 December 2011

A Doody's Core Title 2012 Emerging Cancer Therapeutics is a trinary, hard cover, periodical that is designed to provide an up-to-date evidence-based review of a dedicated emerging cancer therapy topic of interest to clinicians and scientists who are involved in the care of patients receiving cancer treatment. It will serve as both a reference and instructional tool for students, housestaff, fellows, practicing clinical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, cancer biologists, and interdisciplinary colleagues throughout the oncology spectrum. With contributions from experts

• Author : Ayman El-Baz,Gyan Pareek,Jasjit S. Suri
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 31 October 2018

This book covers novel strategies and state of the art approaches for automated non-invasive systems for early prostate cancer diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy after skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related male deaths in the USA after lung cancer. However, early detection of prostate cancer increases chances of patients’ survival. Generally, The CAD systems analyze the prostate images in three steps: (i) prostate segmentation; (ii) Prostate description or feature extraction; and (iii)

• Author : J. Stephen Jones
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 14 November 2012

Based on the highly successful first edition of Prostate Biopsy: Indications, Techniques, and Complications, this new volume presents new concepts that have emerged in answer to current questions from its audience. Many new perspectives and technologies are presented, many from the authors’ internationally recognized work on the topic. Substantial developments in techniques and complications are explored in detail. The chapter authors comprise a complete spectrum of specialists in their respective subject areas. All authors are internationally accepted as the premier