Complete with Free CD-rom!!!

Part of the acclaimed ACS Atlas of Clinical Oncology series, this book offers an expert overview of prostate cancer. Topics covered include genetics, stromal-epithelial interaction, angiogenesis, anatomy, tumour markers, detection, imaging, staging, surgical treatment, radiotherapy, brachytherapy, focal therapy, treatment outcomes, androgen deprivation therapy, chemotherapy, novel systemic therapy, chemoprevention, alternative therapy, sexual dysfunction, bowel and bladder disorders after treatment, palliative therapy, and more.

Features

Numerous illustrations, photographs, and radiographs show tumors as they manifest
Epidemiology, imaging, strategy, and natural history are covered
Includes new forms of therapy, dietary and alternative therapy
Foreword by Andy Grove
Comes with a CD-ROM of the complete text and illustrations
Images can be downloaded for lectures and presentations

Contents

Foreword The Patient's Perspective
Introduction
Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer
Pathology of Prostate Cancer
Molecular Genetics of Prostate Cancer
Stromal-Epithelial Interaction
In Vivo and InVitro Models of Prostate Cancer
Angiogenesis and Prostate Cancer
Anatomy of the Prostate
Tumor Markers
Prostate Cancer Detection
Imaging Prostate Cancer
Staging Prostate Cancer: Initial Risk Assessment
Natural History of Untreated Prostate Cancer
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
Radiobiology of Prostate Cancer
External Beam Radiotherapy
Brachytherapy
New Forms of Focal Therapy
Mechanisms of Androgen Dependence
Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Timing and Type
Androgen Independent Disease:
Definition and Guide to Therapy
Chemotherapy
Novel Systemic Therapy
Bone Microenvironment
Dietary and Alternative Therapy
Sexual Dysfunction: Evaluation and Management
Bowel and Bladder Disorders after Treatment
Palliative Therapy