Name: Androgen Deprivation Therapy By Richard J. Wassersug
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones by Richard J. Wassersug

With the updated second edition including the latest drugs and treatment protocols, Androgen Deprivation Therapy is the only guide written exclusively about the side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer patients. Offering both the knowledge and encouragement to help men cope with the side effects of ADT and increase the quality of life for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones, this comprehensive workbook is filled with helpful advice from experts in the field. Greatly expanded from the first edition, this book is not only an informational manual, but a source to motivate and guide both patients and partners to remain happy and healthy and to make changes in their own lives.

This new Second Edition features:

Updates to every chapter and an additional chapter on the psychological impact of ADT on gay men
How to manage the physical side effects of ADT such as hot flashes, weight gain and muscle loss, fatigue, and insomnia
How to handle the emotional side effects and control mood swings and depression
How to maintain sexual intimacy despite changes in libido
Exercises, checklists, worksheets, and other tools to promote discussion and inspire sustainable behavioral changes

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Reviews

Praise for the previous edition: Every man who is a candidate for ADT needs to read this outstanding book.
- Patrick C. Walsh, MD, University Distinguished Service Professor of Urology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution

Praise for the previous edition: Excellent, very informative, and comprehensive. Androgen Deprivation Therapy addresses issues sensitively, and is not afraid to tackle important but often ignored topics.
- Paul D. Abel, Professor and Honorary Consultant in Urology, Imperial College London

This new and updated second edition will again be an important and valuable resource for the vast majority of men who are faced with the need to start ADT for treatment of progressive and advanced forms of prostate cancer - whether for a few months or for the rest of their lives. It is a book we will again recommend to patients when they ask us about issues related to life on ADT.
- -E. Michael D. (Mike) Scott Co-Founder and President Prostate Cancer International

About Richard J. Wassersug

Richard J. Wassersug is an adjunct professor in the department of urologic sciences at the University of British Columbia and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also the Co-Lead for Vancouver's Prostate Cancer Supportive Care program.

Lauren Walker is Research Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, University of Calgary. She currently runs several programs at the Prostate Cancer Centre in Calgary include an Intimacy after Prostate Cancer Workshop for men and their partners.

Dr. John W. Robinson is an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Calgary. John is an active member of the clinical research team at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (TBCC), which is internationally recognized as a centre of excellence in Psychosocial Oncology. Since 1986, he has created and evaluated interventions to help patients and their partners live with and beyond cancer, with a special focus on ovarian and prostate cancer.

Preface
Introduction
Chapter One: Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Chapter Two: Physical Side Effects
Chapter Three: Exercise
Chapter Four: Healthy Eating
Chapter Five: Effects on Psychological Well-Being
Chapter Six: Effects on Intimate Relationships and Sexuality
Chapter Seven: Impact on Committed Relationships
Chapter Eight: Unique Considerations for Gay Relationships
Chapter Nine: Conclusion: Staying Healthy
Glossary
Resources
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index

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Sku

GOR010158851

ISBN 13

9780826183910

ISBN 10

0826183913

Title

Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones by Richard J. Wassersug

Author

Richard J. Wassersug

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Springer Publishing Co Inc

Year published

2018-06-30

Number of pages

190

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N/A

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Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Richard J. Wassersug

Androgen Deprivation Therapy by Richard J. Wassersug

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Androgen Deprivation Therapy Summary

Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones by Richard J. Wassersug

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About Richard J. Wassersug

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