Overview
Prostate cancer is the most common neoplasm in men and its management is very complex, in terms of both diagnosis and treatment. In recent years the value of multidisciplinary management within a prostate cancer unit has been increasingly recognized. Such a multidisciplinary approach within a specialized unit involves a variety of specialists, including urologists, oncologists, radiotherapists, radiologists and pathologists. This book describes in detail the advantages of multidisciplinary management of prostate cancer. It opens by explaining the nature of the required multidisciplinary team and the potential benefits of the prostate cancer unit as a structure for the delivery of specialist multidisciplinary care. Epidemiological aspects favoring multidisciplinary management are described and each element of care within the context of the prostate cancer unit is then discussed; also has been described the role of advanced imaging (Multiparametric MRI) in the management of PCa. Early diagnosis, risk classification, treatment decision making, surgery, radiotherapy, medical therapies and health care support are all fully considered. This book will be informative and enlightening for all who are involved in the management of patients with prostate cancer.
Full Product Details
Author: Vincenzo Gentile ,
Valeria Panebianco ,
Alessandro Sciarra
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 2.882kg
ISBN: 9783319043845
ISBN 10: 3319043846
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 25 April 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the book reviews: This short overview of the multidisciplinary management of prostate cancer focuses on, and advocates for, a team approach. ... This will appeal to a wide audience, including clinicians, diagnostic staff (pathology and radiology) as well as cancer center directors and administrators. It would likely be a reference for those planning to implement a multidisciplinary team approach for prostate cancer. ... this concise book endeavors to argue for the team approach to prostate cancer care, and it accomplishes this goal. (Edouard Trabulsi, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2014)
From the book reviews: This short overview of the multidisciplinary management of prostate cancer focuses on, and advocates for, a team approach. ... This will appeal to a wide audience, including clinicians, diagnostic staff (pathology and radiology) as well as cancer center directors and administrators. It would likely be a reference for those planning to implement a multidisciplinary team approach for prostate cancer. ... this concise book endeavors to argue for the team approach to prostate cancer care, and it accomplishes this goal. (Edouard Trabulsi, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2014)
