Managing Prostate Cancer

A Guide for Living Better

Andrew J Roth author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:10th Dec '15

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Managing Prostate Cancer cover

What men with prostate cancer really want--the guarantee of a long, healthy life with their prostate cancer definitively behind them--is not available. There is no crystal ball that can forecast the certain, good outcome that every man hopes for, not even for those who will ultimately get the result they want. In Managing Prostate Cancer, Dr. Andrew Roth teaches strategies for how to live better with the questions and decisions that arise from prostate cancer. A psychiatrist who has specialized in helping people to cope with these challenges for over twenty years, Dr. Roth provides clear and understandable advice for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare givers. With his guidance, men and their families will learn how to manage the psychological stressors of a new cancer diagnosis. Dr. Roth shows men how to navigate what feel like impossible treatment choices, and to handle the emotional ups and downs of active surveillance and anxiety about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests. Patients will also learn mechanisms for accepting and adapting to the consequences of their cancer treatment, which may include the physical complications of urinary, erectile, or bowel dysfunction, fatigue, and hot flashes, as well as the demoralizing recurrence of disease after treatment. Dr. Roth clearly addresses issues that are not easily discussed yet can bring significant suffering. Men receive valuable tips on how to manage the impact of the cancer and its treatment on their social, sexual, and intimate relationships and behaviors. Finally, Dr. Roth provides gentle, wise guidance for men with advanced prostate cancer about becoming realistic yet invaluable role models for children, grandchildren, and friends. Dr. Roth shows men and their families how to face the end of life with improved self-esteem and sense of worth. The book will also assist oncology teams to address complex issues of coping and to communicate more constructively with their patients.

"Written by a psychiatrist who has cared for patients with all stages of prostate cancer, this book provides patients and their families an easy to understand guide to successfully manage the emotional angst that accompanies diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Roth provides patients with insight, understanding, and concrete suggestions to live a meaningful life both as a prostate cancer survivor and as a patient facing a life with prostate cancer." --David M. Nanus, MD, Chief, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Weill Cornell Medical College - New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY "Managing Prostate Cancer provides practical suggestions for coping with all of the common issues men face when diagnosed either with early stage or advanced prostate cancer." --Leslie R. Schover, PhD, Professor of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD, Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX "Highly recommended to prostate cancer patients and their families, although other cancer patients would benefit from the work, too." --Library Journal "Roth, a psychiatrist who works at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, effectively zooms in on the emotional toll of prostate cancer, which includes anger, fear, frustration, isolation, regret, and a sense of being overwhelmed. Roth offers a first-rate overview of how best to respond to a diagnosis of prostate cancer." --Booklist "Managing Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Living Better, provides keen insight into how to live a meaningful life as a patient and survivor of prostate cancer... Dr. Roth's advice and guidance in this vital part of cancer treatment will be of value to both oncologists and caregivers. For that, and other reasons, this accomplished guidebook is highly recommended for readers of The ASCO Post." --Ronald Piana, The ASCO Post

ISBN: 9780199336920

Dimensions: 155mm x 231mm x 23mm

Weight: 522g

368 pages