Prostate Cancer A Caregiver's Guide

This book is specifically designed with the caregiver in mind. Caregivers include mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, brothers, partners, uncles, aunts, and anyone else who wants to best help the man in their life who is newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Each chapter will show you how to navigate through the complex decision-making processes involving tests, treatment options, and after-care complications. You will gain insight into questions such as: How to develop a team approach to beat this disease. Who is at greater risk for getting prostate cancer? How is prostate cancer detected? What are the most widely utilized treatment options? How to select the best doctor for your loved one. How to get a second opinion. How to prepare for treatment. Managing side effects during recuperation. How to handle failed treatments.Mesler, Randall is the author of 'Prostate Cancer A Caregiver's Guide', published 2005 under ISBN 9781413753141 and ISBN 1413753140.