Roger S. Kirby Bücher

Prostate cancer is a fast-changing field, and recent advances have significantly improved both the survival and quality of life of many men diagnosed with the disease. As well as providing comprehensive information on the diagnosis, staging and management of the disease, the eighth edition of this ever-popular handbook is an invaluable update on new developments, including: * Evidence for the debate surrounding PSA screening * A better understanding of molecular and genetic advances * The latest methods of delivering radiotherapy * New drug treatments for castrate-resistant prostate cancer * Important discussion of survivorship issues This superbly illustrated handbook is a practical resource for all those who provide support and care for men with prostate cancer - including GPs, nurses and allied health professionals - as well as a refreshingly readable source of information for patients wanting to know more about their condition and its treatment.

A summary of the highlights of the Second International Forum on Prostate Cancer, held in Cambridge in 1998. The contributors include scientists, epidemiologists and clinicians who provide both a North American and a European view of treatment. The patient's perspective is also considered.

This text reflects recent advances in the field of prostate cancer, with an emphasis on the latest pharmacotherapeutic options. Topics covered include: investigations; screening; clinical presentation; diagnosis and differential diagnosis; pathology; treatment; and future developments.