Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones

by Richard J. Wassersug, Lauren Walker PhD, John Robinson PhD R Psych

Praise for Androgen Deprivation "Every man who is a candidate for ADT needs to read this outstanding book.” –Patrick C. Walsh, MD, University Distinguished Service Professor of Urology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution “This new and updated second edition will again be an important and valuable resource for the vast majority of men who are faced with the need to start ADT for treatment of progressive and advanced forms of prostate cancer – whether for a few months or for the rest of their lives. It is a book we will again recommend to patients when they ask us about issues related to life on ADT.” ―E. Michael D. (“Mike”) Scott Co-Founder and President Prostate Cancer International This expanded new edition of Androgen Deprivation Therapy remains the only guide written exclusively about the side effects of hormone therapy. This is a comprehensive workbook for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones, filled with practical advice from experts in the field. The book covers a wealth of strategies to help men cope with ADT and maintain a good quality of life while on this treatment. It is not only an informational manual, but a guide for both patients and partners about ways to make changes in their own lives that can keep them healthy and positive when the patient is on ADT. New to this

190 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thorough guide for what to expect when you begin prostate cancer treatment. After reviewing common treatment options like surgery, radiation, and hormones (androgen deprivation), the authors focus on how your sense of self may change and what you can do to thrive. They emphasize maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise, coping with the psychological distress of hot flashes, accepting sexual changes, and improving communication with romantic partners. The sexual suggestions are frank and reflect awareness that a person with prostate cancer may have male or female partners. For those who want to track their treatment, symptoms, and personal goals, the authors included workbook-style charts.