Dealing with Prostate Cancer Ebook

About The Author

Norman Falconer only realized the level of risk that men of his age faced from prostate and other cancers when a close friend was diagnosed with the disease.

The effect on his friend and, especially, the trauma and other problems that it brought to his family, gave Norman the incentive to learn as much as he could about the disease and the current methods of detection and treatment.

Norman feels it's very important that every man knows about the benefits of being tested for this deadly affliction.

He discovered that there was a lot of mis-information being spread about prostate cancer.

Norman hopes that his book will help get the right information to as many men and those close to them as possible, and perhaps even save a few lives.

Table of Contents

Prostate Cancer - An Overview

• What is Prostate Cancer?
• Stages of Prostate Cancer
• Types of Prostate Cancer

Who Gets Prostate Cancer?

• Overall Analysis
• Predisposing Factors for Prostate Cancer

Diagnosis

• Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Tests
• How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?
• Gradation of Prostate Cancer
• Is It Possible to Find Prostate Cancer Early?

Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

• (I) Radiation Therapy
• (a) 3-D conformal radiation therapy with CT
• (b) Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
• (II) Radioactive Seed Implants
• Permanent Brachytherapy (Low Dose Rate or LDR)
• Temporary Brachytherapy (High Dose Rate or HDR)
• (III) Chemotherapy
• (IV) Radical Prostatectomy
• (V) Laparoscopic Prostate Surgery
• (VI) Hormone Therapy
• Orchiectomy
• (VII) Active Surveillance
• (VIII) Other Treatment Options
• (IX) Emerging Therapies

Coping with Prostate Cancer - The Action Plan

• Counselors
• Coping Help Sources
• Social Workers
• Financial Counselors
• Support Groups
• Gather Information
• Home
• Family
• Personal Strategy

Prostate Cancer Treatment and Stress

• Prevention
• How to Prevent Prostate Cancer
• Complementary and Alternative Therapies

• Flavonoids
• Cernilton
• Lycopene
• Saw Palmetto
• Pygeum
• Selenium
• Recommendations
• Zinc-Rich Foods

The Immune System and Prostate Cancer

Eating Right and Maintaining Good Nutrition

• Take Protein each day
• Maintain a Basic Calorie Intake
• Drink Enough Fluids
• Foods that are Rich in Lycopene and Quercetin
• Enough Vitamins
• Get a Dietician's help
• Nutritional Recommendations

Prostate Cancer and Regular Exercise

• The Right Exercises
• Doctor's Advice
• Recommendation

Prognosis of Prostate Cancer

• Survival Rates
• Prognosis of Prostate Cancer Stages

Prostate Cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

• What is advanced prostate cancer?
• What is prostate cancer?
• How common is prostate cancer?
• Is there a cure for prostate cancer?
• Does prostate cancer afflict elderly men more?
• What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
• Does prostate cancer make a man impotent?
• Are specific men at a higher risk for prostate cancer?
• Is it possible to father children after prostate cancer treatment?

A Reminder from Norman Falconer