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Prostate Cancer: Science and Clinical Practice

Mydlo, Jack H.; Godec, Ciril J.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Forewordix
  • Prefacexi
  • List of contributorsxiii
  • Part I: Etiology, Pathology and Tumor Biology1
  • Chapter 1. Population Screening for Prostate Cancer and Early Detection in High-risk African America3
  • Chapter 2. Molecular Mechanism of Prostate Cancer Invasion and Metastasis,11
  • Chapter 3. Does Prostate Cancer Represent More than One Cancer?29
  • Chapter 4. High-grade Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia35
  • Chapter 5. Update on the Regulation of Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer45
  • Chapter 6. Prostate Cancer with Other Primary Malignancies55
  • Chapter 7. Angiogenesis, Growth Factors, Microvessel Density, p53 and p21 in Prostate Cancer63
  • Chapter 8. Staging of Prostate Cancer, PSA Issues Leading up to Prostate Biopsy and Biopsy Technique69
  • Chapter 9. Prostate Biopsy: Who, How and When?77
  • Part II: Genetic Susceptibility and Hereditary Predisposition, Screening and Counseling87
  • Chapter 10. Prostate Cancer Prevention: Strategies and Realities89
  • Chapter 11. Genetic Changes and Their Prognostic Significance in Prostate Cancer101
  • Part III: Epidemiology113
  • Chapter 12. Cancer of the Prostate: Incidence in the USA115
  • Chapter 13. Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Marital Status and Prostate Cancer in the USA121
  • Chapter 14. Prostate Cancer: Detection and Biopsy Strategies129
  • Chapter 15. Prostate Cancer Treatment Outcomes between African Americans and Caucasians137
  • Chapter 16. Hereditary Prostate Cancer145
  • Chapter 17. Breast and Prostate Cancer: a Comparison of Two Common Endocrinologic Malignancies,159
  • Chapter 18. Artificial Neural Networks for Predictive Modeling in Prostate Cancer167
  • Part IV: Prevention of Prostate Cancer173
  • Chapter 19. Obesity, Aging and Immunity in Prostate Cancer175
  • Chapter 20. Prevention of Prostate Cancer: The Role of Diet185
  • Chapter 21. What are the Effects of Dietary Supplements (Selenium and Vitamin E) or Aspirin/NSAIDs o193
  • Chapter 22. Effects of Smoking, Alcohol, Exercise and Sun Exposure on Prostate Cancer207
  • Chapter 23. Prostate Cancer on the Internet: Review 2002217
  • Part V: Treatment229
  • Chapter 24. The Decision-making Process for Prostate Cancer231
  • Chapter 25. Expectant Management in 2002: Rationale and Indications253
  • Part VI: Surgery259
  • Chapter 26. Is Surgery still Necessary for Prostate Cancer?261
  • Chapter 27. Indications for Pelvic Lymphadenectomy267
  • Chapter 28. The Surgical Anatomy of the Prostate273
  • Chapter 29. Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy279
  • Chapter 30. Sural Nerve Interposition Graft During Radical Prostatectomy289
  • Chapter 31. Radical Prostatectomy: the Retropubic Antegrade Approach301
  • Chapter 32. Mini-lap Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy311
  • Chapter 33. Radical Perineal Prostatectomy319
  • Chapter 34. Stress Incontinence After Radical Prostatectomy327
  • Chapter 35. Prognostic Significance of Positive Surgical Margins339
  • Chapter 36. Bloodless Surgery and Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy347
  • Chapter 37. Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy355
  • Chapter 38. Pitfalls of Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy363
  • Chapter 39. Robotic Retropubic Radical Prostatectomy371
  • Part VII: Radiation Therapy375
  • Chapter 40. Does Radiation Therapy Really Work for Prostate Cancer?377
  • Chapter 41. Is One Form of Radiation Therapy Better Over Another?387
  • Chapter 42. Radiation Therapy for Early-stage Prostate Cancer Could It Parallel Prostatectomy?391
  • Chapter 43. Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer403
  • Chapter Part. VIII: Hormonal Therapy/Chemotherapy409
  • Chapter 44. Osteoporosis and Prostate Cancer411
  • Chapter 45. Neoadjuvant Hormonal Treatment Prior to Curative Treatment in Prostate Cancer415
  • Chapter 46. Androgen-independent Prostate Cancer: The Evolving Role of Chemotherapy423
  • Chapter 47. Monotherapy with Antiandrogens in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer435
  • Part IX: Cryoablation441
  • Chapter 48. Is Cyroablation Here to Stay?443
  • Chapter 49. Salvage Cryoablation of the Prostate451
  • Part X: Patient’s Experiences459
  • Chapter 50. Quality of Life: Impact of Prostate Cancer and its Treatment461
  • Chapter 51. Sexual Aspects of Prostate Cancer Treatment471
  • Chapter 52. Prostate Cancer: A Patient’s Perspective481
  • Part XI: Governmental Policies485
  • Chapter 53. Prostate Cancer Economics487
  • Part XII: New Horizons for Prostate Cancer493
  • Chapter 54. Molecular Therapeutics in Prostate Cancer495
  • Chapter 55. Antioxidants and Phytotherapy517
  • Chapter 56. What is the Newest Technology in Treating Prostate Cancer? Transrectal High-intensity Fo529
  • Chapter 57. New Markers for Prostate Cancer Detection: What is on the Horizon?535
  • Chapter 58. Are Vaccinations for Prostate Cancer Realistic?545
  • Index555
  • Color Plate SectionColor Plate-1
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780122869815
  • ISBN-13 9780080497891
  • Author Mydlo, Jack H.; Godec, Ciril J.
  • Category Medical
  • Subject Oncology

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An important translational book bridging the gap between science and clinical medicine, Prostate Cancer reviews the biological processes that can be implicated in the disease, reviews current treatments, highlighting the pitfalls where relevant and examines the scientific developments that might result in novel treatments in the future.

Key Features
* Provides a translational resource for scientists and clinicians working on prostate cancer
* Reviews current surgical interventions and highlights their related pitfalls
* Presents the latest laparoscopic techniques with figures and illustrations of step-by-step procedures
* Offers insight into the potential for novel approaches to treatment in the future
* Includes personal perspectives from patients