Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer (2E) covers the most recent advances in this important and fast-moving area. The book is a concise and practical text, enhanced with specially commissioned computer graphics and full colour illustrations. It presents a comprehensive account of all the important issues affecting the investigation, diagnosis and management of this disease, including molecular mechanisms, tumour markers, pathology, and screening. There is a wealth of information on new therapies, and the very latest information on drug treatment.

A highly commended title at the 2001 BMA Medical Book Awards.

Clear and accessible style, illustrated in full colour throughout

Provides a comprehensive account reflecting recent advances in this important area

Covers current hot topics such as new treatment methods, pathophysiology and epidemiology, advances in screening

International author teams ensures that perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic are covered.

Each chapter is fully references to current key papers and literature.

More information thoughout on new therapies, including anti-androgen monotherapy and brachytherapy

Incorporates the very latest developments in understanding of the pathogenesis of prostate cancer.

All the latest information on drug treatment, including the recently available five-year data and the details of the latest drug therapies.

Two new chapters, on brachytherapy and sexual function and prostate cancer

New information on screening and staging of prostate cancer

Full update of text throughout, with additional, improved and updated illustrations