Description
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed and second leading cause of cancer death among men in the US. Worldwide, it is the 4th most common cancer. The Understanding Prostate Cancer chart is a valuable tool for oncology, reproductive and urology patient education. It also serves as an affordable and effective reminder for your male friends and family to be screened.
Understanding Prostate Cancer provides essential information on prostate cancer in a highly illustrated, easy-to-understand manner. The third edition has been completely revised, bringing it up to date with current guidelines. This chart describes the role of the prostate and defines prostate cancer, including the latest information on risk factors, screening, staging, and more. It also features an updated layout and a new Gleason score table.
Featured sections:
- What Is Prostate Cancer?
- Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Screening
- NEW table! Gleason Score and Grade Group
- Prognostic Staging
- Treatments
Illustrations included:
- Normal prostate in context of the surrounding anatomy
- Digital rectal exam (DRE)
- Transrectal biopsy
- Histologic patterns from well differentiated to poorly differentiated
- Large, annotated illustrations of stages I through IV of prostate cancer
20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners
Printed in the USA by Anatomical Chart Company.
