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This section lists information resources available in the UK for cancer patients and their families. For resources giving general information on cancer, its treatments and effects, please use the links in the right hand menu.
Books
| American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer |
| Author
| David Bostiwick |
| Publisher
| American Cancer Society |
| Description
| Comprehensive and easy-to-read, discusses facts about prostate cancer, including: latest advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment; the range of treatment options available and their advantages, expected outcomes, and potential side effects; also how to cope with emotional stresses and physical side effects. |
| ISBN
| 0-944235-54-9 |
| Date
| 2005 |
| Intimacy With Impotence: The Couple’s Guide to Better Sex after Prostate Disease |
| Author
| Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz |
| Publisher
| Da Copa Press |
| Description
| Written with complete honesty and compassion by a prostate cancer survivor and his wife, this book discusses impotence in lay terms, has information on the commercial treatments and gives practical advice about lovemaking - from getting in the mood to commonsense suggestions for erection-less satisfaction. |
| ISBN
| 0-738207-89-6 |
| Date
| 2004 |
| Prostate Cancer: a Comprehensive Guide for Patients |
| Author
| J Smith, R Persad, K Jefferson, B Patel |
| Publisher
| TFM Publishing |
| Description
| A small book written by UK urologists. Includes a useful description of current UK treatments. |
| ISBN
| 1-903378-10-9 |
| Date
| 2003 |
| Prostate Cancer: The Facts |
| Author
| Malcolm Mason & Leslie Moffat |
| Publisher
| Oxford University Press |
| Description
| Written by an urologist and an oncologist in a clear and accessible style. It explains the symptoms, diagnosis, screening and the various treatment options available. Has a question and answers section and a helpful glossary. |
| ISBN
| 0-192631-44-6 |
| Date
| 2003 |
| Your Guide to Prostate Cancer |
| Author
| Claire Taylor & Roger Kirby |
| Publisher
| Royal Society of Medicine |
| Description
| Written by doctors, this book covers everything you need to know in clear and jargon-free writing style. |
| ISBN
| 0-340906-20-0 |
| Date
| 2005 |
Booklets and factsheets
| Men and cancer |
| Author
| Macmillan Cancer Support |
| Description
| Looking at cancer from a male perspective, this comprehensive booklet discusses the stages people go through when they have cancer and provides information on specific cancers affecting men. |
| Obtain from
| Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800. |
| Prostate Cancer Tool Kit |
| Author
| Prostate Cancer Charity |
| Description
| The Tool Kit is a folder of information for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The factsheets give detailed information on diagnosis, treatments and side effects. |
| Obtain from
| Available in print form or from the publications section of the Prostate Cancer Charity website: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/info/publications_toolkit.asp |
| Prostate Cancer: The Works |
| Author
| Prostate Cancer Charity |
| Description
| Describes the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. It also covers some of the emotional and social aspects of discovering you have cancer. |
| Obtain from
| Online at www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/info/publications.asp |
Multimedia
| Your British Sign Language Guide to the Prostate Gland |
| Author
| Prostate Cancer Charity |
| Description
| A video or DVD recording giving information about what the prostate gland is, what it does, what can go wrong, and where to get help. Includes subtitles and voiceover. Available as a VHS, DVD or download. |
| Obtain from
| Online at: http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/info/publications.asp |
All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by Cancerbackup specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.
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