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Men, Women, and Prostate Cancer
by Barbara Ruin Wainrib, EdD, Sandra Haber, PhD, with Jack Maguire
Contents
[Items with * are their topics at the start of each chapter.]
1 The Healing Partnership
* Prostate cancer's special impact on men
* The critical role of the caregiver
* The effect of prostate cancer on relationships
* Healing versus curing
2 Why and How Prostate Cancer Develops
* The purpose and function of the gland
* Common noncancerous prostate disorders
* Factors that may cause prostate cancer
* Prostate cancer's stages of growth
3 Detection and Diagnosis
* Physical symptoms that may be caused by prostate cancer
* Questions to ask your doctor about testing
* Common diagnostic tests performed to verify prostate cancer and its extent
4 Dealing with the Diagnosis: Practical Matters
* How to start gathering and evaluating information
* How to question the doctor about the diagnosis
* How to determine if the doctor is right for the patient
* How to inform others about the diagnosis
5 Dealing with the Diagnosis: Emotional Issues
* How patients react emotionally to a diagnosis
* How caregivers react emotionally to a diagnosis
* How to set up an effective support system among family members and friends
* Coping strategies: improving caregiver-partner communication, keeping a journal, breathing for relaxation
6 Choosing among Treatment Options
* Guidelines for making treatment decisions
* Descriptions and comparisons of the major treatments for prostate cancer
7 Considering Alternative Medicine
* What alternative medicine is and isn't
* Understanding the differences between alternative and complementary medicine
* How to think about alternative possibilities
* How to question your doctor about alternative medicine
8 Living through the Treatment Process
* Putting practical affairs in order
* Dealing with family, friends, and the medical team
* Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
* What to expect regarding specific therapies
* Handling fear, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion
9 After Treatment: Sex, Continence, and Peace of Mind
* Coping with impotence and other sex-related problems
* Choosing and enjoying artificial procedures and devices for achieving erection
* Managing and overcoming incontinence
* Dealing with uncertainty and depression
10 Back to Your Future
* Renewing your postcrisis life
* Starting or joining a support group
* Advocating for research, detection and treatment
* Resources for patients and their partners
Recommended Reading
Index
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