Bøger af Olivier Douglas

Males have a small walnut-shaped gland called the prostate that generates seminal fluid which nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer which affects the prostate gland. In the initial stages of prostate cancer, there are no symptoms or signs. However, various symptoms and signs can be observed during the progressive stage, which include blood in the sperm, erectile dysfunction, decreased force in the stream of urine, bone pain, difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, etc. There are various risk factors that contribute in the development of prostate cancer, such as family history, older age, obesity and race. The diagnosis of this type of cancer is done through prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is a serum marker. Prostate cancer is currently treated with proton beam therapy, surgery and radiation therapy. This book unravels the recent studies on prostate cancer. It strives to provide a fair idea about diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this disease to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in its clinical management. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this medical condition.

Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland found in male reproductive system. The gland surrounds the urethra and is located below the bladder. Prostate cancer may not cause any symptoms at first, but a few symptoms can be seen in the later stages, such as pain in the back or pelvis, trouble or pain while urinating, and blood in the urine. There are several factors that enhance the risk of prostate cancer, such as family history, race and older age. Other risk factors include a diet rich in red meat and processed meat. Biopsy, used for the diagnosis of prostate cancer, can also be used to determine the presence of metastasis. In many circumstances, watchful waiting or active surveillance is used to manage the situation. Several other treatment options include radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy or hormone therapy. Various drugs utilized for the treatment of advanced castration-sensitive and castration-resistant prostate cancer include apalutamide, cabazitaxel, abiraterone and enzalutamide. From diagnosis to clinical management, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to prostate cancer have been included in this book. Those with an interest in this disease would find it helpful.