Introduction

The Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer series provides comprehensive information on the diagnosis and treatment of different types of cancer. Each volume in the series is packed with practical, authoritative information designed to cover the full range of diagnostic procedures, including pathologic, radiologic, bronchoscopic, and surgical aspects. The series aims to help healthcare professionals determine the safest, shortest, and least invasive way to reach an accurate diagnosis, stage the disease, and choose the best initial treatment for early stages.

Book Review

This volume in the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer series focuses on prostate cancer. It provides current protocols and the latest advances in diagnostic imaging and molecular and serologic markers for prostate cancer. The book is written by experts in the field and is based on current evidence in the literature.

The book begins by outlining the steps after diagnosis to guide healthcare professionals in formulating a treatment or patient care plan. It emphasizes important points, such as new blood antibody testing as a supplement to PSA testing to identify patients at risk for prostate cancer. Each chapter starts with “key points” boxes to highlight the main takeaways. The book also includes pedagogic features throughout to aid understanding and retention of the material.

The process of accurately diagnosing and staging cancer is summarized in a logical, almost algorithmic, approach for easy reference. This approach helps healthcare professionals navigate through the complex diagnostic procedures and tests involved in prostate cancer diagnosis and staging. The book also discusses the treatment of early-stage disease, providing clear options for care.

The book is highly illustrated with clear figures, tables, and boxes to illustrate step-by-step care of the full range of problems encountered in prostate cancer. This visual aid enhances understanding and retention of the material. Additionally, the book includes a CD-ROM with video clips of diagnostic procedures, as well as all of the images, tables, and drawings from the text. This interactive feature allows healthcare professionals to better manage their patients and reinforces the concepts presented in the book.

Promotion

Ordering this book is a must for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The comprehensive information and practical guidance provided in this volume will help healthcare professionals make informed decisions on precisely what tests and imaging studies are needed for accurate diagnosis and staging.

By ordering this book, healthcare professionals will have access to clinical, hands-on tools that will enhance their ability to diagnose and stage prostate cancer. The book covers current protocols and the latest advances in diagnostic imaging, ensuring that healthcare professionals stay up-to-date with the latest research and recommendations in the field.

The small size and convenient format of the book make it an ideal purchase for diagnostic reference. It can easily be carried and referred to in clinical settings, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in diagnosing and staging prostate cancer. Order this book today and take advantage of the expert advice, practical guidance, and interactive features that it offers.

Product Details

• Series: Early Diagnosis in Cancer
• eBook Digital: 312 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 Har/Psc edition (November 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416045759
• ISBN-13: 978-1416045755
• ISBN-13: 9781416045755
• eText ISBN: 9780323415651