Prostate cancer, armed & ready
Subtitle: a survival guide to diagnosis, treatment and recovery
By: by Don Kaltenbach
Publisher: Victory Bookworks
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Sarasota, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9780615617541
Subjects: Prostate; Cancer; Case studies; Patients; Treatment; Men; Health and hygiene; Cancer in men; Alternative treatment
Description: "With expert medical advice from leading specialists in the field, this book delivers an inspiring message of hope for patients confronted by life-threatening choices. Drawing from his own experience, prostate cancer survivor Don Kaltenbach helps patients cut through the controversies and confusion. He shares first-hand knowledge of radioactive seed implants (brachytherapy) and focal cryotherapy for recurrent cancer. The book surveys the entire range of currently available treatment options, examining the pros and cons of each--including state-of-the-art Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), proton beam therapy, and robotic surgery"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-313) and index.