Mayo Clinic on Prostate Health

by Michael Blute

(Mayo Clinic Health Information) Consumer text provides easy-to-understand information on common prostate problems. Discusses common prostate disorders, prostate cancer and the latest on PSA testing,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893005283
• ISBN13: 9781893005280
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Mayo Clinic
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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This book tells what to expect during a typical prostate checkup. It discusses the PSA screening test. It explains the three common prostate disorders and the symptoms that accompany each and the treatment options. To determine the best form of treatment, it identifies factors to consider and questions to ask your doctor. There is a chapter on potential side effects of prostate cancer treatment and how to manage those. It gives ways (diet and exercise) to reduce the risk of getting prostate disease.