Isbn: 9798336540598 - guides to prostate cancer: understanding, managing, and living well with prostate cancer (9 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Prostate cancer is a common disease that affects the prostate gland. The prostate is a small organ in men, about the size of a walnut, that helps make the fluid needed for sperm. It mostly impacts older men; things like age, family history, race, and lifestyle can increase the risk. Prostate cancer can grow slowly and might not show any symptoms at first. However, if it isn't treated, it can become more severe and spread to other body areas. Key Points: Early Detection: Regular tests like the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test and the Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) are important for spotting issues early. This can lead to much better treatment results. Symptoms: In the early stages, prostate cancer usually does not show any symptoms. However, in more advanced stages, it can make it hard to urinate, cause blood to appear in urine or semen, and lead to pain in the bones. Treatment Choices: The type of treatment you get depends on how advanced the cancer is. It can include watching it closely, surgery (like removing the prostate), radiation, hormone treatment, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Managing Side Effects: Some treatments can cause side effects like losing control of urination and problems with erections. These can be managed with medical help, physical therapy, and changes in daily habits. Survivorship: Many men with prostate cancer can live a long time, especially if the cancer is found early. Survivorship means getting regular check-ups, watching for any return of the illness, and living a healthy life. Overall, prostate cancer can be treated well, and many people survive it if it is found early. New treatments and support have made life better for many patients. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…