Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones / Richard J. Wassersug, PhD, Lauren M. Walker, PhD, John W. Robinson, PhD, RPsych ; with contribution from Kristen L. Currie, MA, CCRP [and 6 others].

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Wassersug, Richard J. (Richard Joel), 1946- (Author), Walker, Lauren M. (Lauren Marie), 1985- (Author), Robinson, John W. (John Wellesley), 1956- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Demos Medical Pub., LLC, [2014]
Subjects:	Prostate > Cancer > Hormone therapy. Antiandrogens > Therapeutic use. Prostate > Cancer > Popular works. HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General. MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine. MEDICAL > Diseases. MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine. MEDICAL > Internal Medicine. Antiandrogens > Therapeutic use Prostate > Cancer Prostate > Cancer > Hormone therapy Popular works
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Table of Contents:

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Before You Begin
Will Reading This Book Make Me More or Less Anxious?
I Have Never Read a Manual Before-Why Start Now?
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Share Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Chapter 1: Androgen Deprivation Therapy
What is ADT?
How Does ADT Work?
What Medications Are You Taking for ADT?
Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone
How Long Will I Be on ADT?
What Is the PSA Test?
How is the PSA Test Used for Men Who Have Been Treated for Prostate Cancer?
How is the PSA Test Used When You Are on ADT?
How Good Is the PSA Test?
How Long Will ADT Control My Cancer?
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Chapter 2: Physical Side Effects
Hot Flashes
Medications
Counseling
Activity: Abdominal Breathing
Activity: Hot Flash Diary
Weaker Bones
Weight Gain and Muscle Loss
Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk
Anemia and Fatigue
Breast Growth
Genital Shrinkage
Loss of Body Hair
Other Possible Side Effects
Activity: Pros/Cons Table
Activity: Action Plan
Activity: Goal Setting and Confidence
Activity: Side Effects Self-Assessment
Physical Side Effects: Essentials
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Chapter 3: Exercise
Exercising Safely
Caution
Warm-Up Exercises
Aerobic Exercises
Resistance Training
Weight-Bearing Activities
Balance Exercises
Winding Down
Making the Decision to Exercise
Habit and Reason
Activity: Pros/Cons Table
Activity: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Starting and Maintaining an Exercise Program
Activity: Matching Meaning and Change Using Self-Statements
Meaning Self-Statements:
Preparing to Successfully Begin Exercising
Make an Action Plan
What I Plan to Do.
When I Plan to Do It:
Where I Plan to Do It:
Who I Might Do It With:
Activity: Action Plan
Activity: Goal Setting and Confidence
Maintaining Your Motivation
Managing Lapses and Relapses
Reward Yourself
Support
Exercise: Essentials
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Chapter 4: Healthy Eating
Reading Food Labels
Fats
Protein
Carbohydrates
Determining Your Current BMI
Estimating Your Nutritional Needs
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Soy
Vitamin D
How Do I Get Enough Vitamin D?
Calcium
Calcium in Your Diet
Phytonutrients
Polyphenols
Punicalagin and Ellagic Acid
Lycopene
Activity: Pros/Cons Table
Activity: Action Plan
Activity: Goal Setting and Confidence
Healthy Eating: Essentials
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Chapter 5: Effects on Psychological Well-Being
Emotional Distress
Emotional Expression
Activity: Self-Assessment-Screening for Emotional Distress
Depression
Anxiety
Activity: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Fatigue
Grief
Cognition
Activity: Pros/Cons Table
Activity: Action Plan
Activity: Goal Setting and Confidence
Effects on Psychological Well-Being: Essentials
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Emotional Changes:
Cognitive Changes:
Chapter 6: Effects on Intimate Relationships and Sexuality
ADT Lowers Libido
How the Loss of Libido Affects Couples
Staying Close in Nonsexual Ways
Making Time for Intimacy
Sexuality and You
Suggestions for Enjoying Sensual Pleasure with Low Libido
Be Flexible about Who Initiates Intimacy
Redefine Your Sexual Activities
Take the Focus Off Orgasm
Be Aware of Decreased Responsiveness to Sexual Touch
Stimulate Your Sexual Appetite
Orgasms without Ejaculation.
Erectile Dysfunction
Using Erectile Assistive Aids
Oral Medications
Injections
Intraurethral Suppositories
Vacuum Pump
Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP)
Videos about Erectile Assistive Aids
Sex: Beyond Intercourse
Suggestions for Pleasing Your Male Partner
Suggestions for Pleasing Your Female Partner
The Use of Lubricants for Men and Women
Developing New Sexual Practices
Activity: Mindfulness Exercise
Activity: Beliefs Awareness
Using Sexual Aids and Sex Toys
Activity: Pros/Cons Table
Activity: Action Plan
Activity: Goal Setting and Confidence
Effects on Intimate Relationships and Sexuality: Essentials
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Chapter 7: Impact on Committed Relationships
Potential Changes in the Relationship
Changes in the Way You Interact With Each Other
Increased Self-Doubt
Activity: Pros/Cons Table
Activity: Action Plan
Activity: Goal Setting and Confidence
Impact on Committed Relationships: Essentials
Moving Forward: Questions for Discussion
Chapter 8: Conclusion: Staying Healthy
Appendix
Drug Chart
PSA Chart
Hot Flash Diary
Pros/Cons Table
Action Plan
Goal Setting and Confidence
Side Effects Self-Assessment
Screening for Emotional Distress Mood Questionnaire
Symptoms of Distress Questionnaire
Beliefs Awareness Exercise
Glossary
Resources
General
Online
Support Groups
Gynecomastia
Benefits of Exercise
Dietary Reference Intakes
Erotic Material
Online
Books
Distress, Relaxation, Coping, and Mindfulness
Bibliography
Introduction to ADT
Understanding the Physical Side Effects of ADT
Cardiovascular and Diabetic Risk
Hot Flashes
Bone Health
Weight Gain
Fatigue
Exercise Recommendations for Patients on ADT
Healthy Eating and ADT.
Effects on Mood and Emotional Well-Being
Effects on Cognition
Effects on Sexuality
Effects on Intimate Relationships
Acknowledgments
Index.

Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones / Richard J. Wassersug, PhD, Lauren M. Walker, PhD, John W. Robinson, PhD, RPsych ; with contribution from Kristen L. Currie, MA, CCRP [and 6 others].

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