| Description |
xi, 280 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
A Johns Hopkins Press health book |
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Johns Hopkins Press health book.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A Partner Tells Her Story -- The Prostate Gland: What, Where, and Why -- An Introduction to Cancer -- The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer -- Diagnosing Prostate Cancer -- The PSA Test: What It Is and What It Indicates -- How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect You -- How a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Affect Your Partner -- Treating Localized Prostate Cancer -- Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer -- Clinical Trials and Alternative Treatments -- Prostate Cancer Surgery: Before, During, and After -- The Side Effects and Aftereffects of Treatments -- Sharing Information about His Cancer -- The Benefits of Diet and Exercise -- The Role of Supplements -- The Power of Prayer -- The Helpfulness of Mindfulness -- Managing the Expenses of Prostate Cancer -- Planning for Dying |
| Summary |
"This book explains prostate cancer to spouses and partners, from diagnosis through treatment, emotional resources to physical support and beyond"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Prostate -- Cancer -- Popular works.
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MEDICAL / Internal Medicine.
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Prostate -- Cancer.
(OCoLC)fst01079479
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Added Author |
Mobley, David F., author.
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Key, R. Garrett, 1977- author.
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| Other Form: |
ebook version : 9781421446011 |
| ISBN |
9781421445991 hardcover |
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1421445999 hardcover |
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9781421446004 paperback |
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1421446006 paperback |
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9781421446011 electronic book |
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