Part of the ACS Atlas of Clinical Oncology series, this book offers an overview of prostate cancer. Topics covered in the book include: epidemiology and pathology; genetics, stromal-epithelial interaction; "in vitro" and "in vivo" models; angiogenesis; anatomy; tumour markers; detection; imaging; staging; surgical treatment; radiotherapy; brachytherapy; focal therapy; treatment outcomes; androgen deprivation therapy; chemotherapy; novel systemic therapy; chemoprevention; alternative therapy; sexual dysfunction; bowel and bladder disorders after treatment; and palliative therapy, amongst others.
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Foreword The Patient's Perspective Introduction Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer Pathology of Prostate Cancer Molecular Genetics of Prostate Cancer Stromal-Epithelial Interaction In Vivo and InVitro Models of Prostate Cancer Angiogenesis and Prostate Cancer Anatomy of the Prostate Tumor Markers Prostate Cancer Detection Imaging Prostate Cancer Staging Prostate Cancer: Initial Risk Assessment Natural History of Untreated Prostate Cancer Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy Radical Perineal Prostatectomy Radiobiology of Prostate Cancer External Beam Radiotherapy Brachytherapy New Forms of Focal Therapy Mechanisms of Androgen Dependence Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Timing and Type Androgen Independent Disease: Definition and Guide to Therapy Chemotherapy Novel Systemic Therapy Bone Microenvironment Dietary and Alternative Therapy Sexual Dysfunction: Evaluation and Management Bowel and Bladder Disorders after Treatment Palliative Therapy
