The second part of the Prostate Cancer Counselor are tumors that have exceeded the limits of the prostate or formed metastases. He accompanied concerned on their way through the diagnosis and therapy.
This patient guide is a continuation of the first part "Prostate I - limited local prostate cancer" (see book review ). Both parts are developed on the basis of the German S3 guideline for physicians by 2009 for the early detection, diagnosis and therapy of prostate cancer (see New prostate cancer guidelines ). Doctors and patient representatives from different organizations have combined this guideline, brought into a form understandable and supplemented by background information. Now the second part is published in its final form until 2013:
The first chapters are similar to those of the first part largely. These are introductions, for example on the objectives of the Advisor, the development of prostate cancer and involved in the care of affected groups of therapists. The chapter about possible investigations and the resulting disease stage are again completed by a list of questions for the diagnosis, which leads to therapeutic decision. With this help a graphical overview as a guide through the treatment, instructions for reconnaissance and another list of questions.
The majority of the brochure assume the treatment options for locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer: The operation (radical prostatectomy), including the removal of lymph nodes, radiation therapy, the wait-and-monitoring (engl. watchful waiting), hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Listed here are each a description of advantages and possible disadvantages, an overview of the conditions under which the procedures for the affected person is eligible, and a table of questions as a summary.
Subsequently, Chapter, on the treatment of bone metastases, pain therapy and the "After": Over the follow-up care, including the treatment of a possible recurrence (one again encountered tumor), the follow-up treatment and rehabilitation, nutrition and exercise, and further, what the person himself can do for yourself. It concludes with directions on where to find, book recommendations, as well as a small dictionary of terms for further advice and support.
Summarizes the content of the second part of the guidebook as already the first part of the current state of science on all major aspects of the topic together. Remained the same are also understandable, accurate and not too detailed explanations as well as the lists of questions to different sections. The latter allow the reader to check what it is already clear, and where he still has information needs. For example, he can ask his doctor specifically.
Some little things have still room for improvement in the next edition, also the first part, as the places foraminous text flow, spelling and grammatical errors as well as many unnecessarily convoluted wording.
Conclusion
The second part of the patient guide "Prostate Cancer" is aimed at men with locally advanced or metastatic tumor. The current, comprehensive and understandable information to help them on their way through the often stressful diagnosis and treatment of their disease. These are mainly supporting the doctor call by pre-formulated questions and encouragement to take an in-depth counseling and education services.
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