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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, R Psych ; with contribution from Kristen L. Currie, MA, CCRP [and 6 others].

by Wassersug, Richard J. (Richard Joel), 1946- author.

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New York : Demos Health, [2014]

Prostate -- Cancer -- Hormone therapy.

Antiandrogens -- Therapeutic use.

Prostate -- Cancer -- Popular works.

9781936303663 (paperback) :

1936303663 (paperback)

xxii, 158 pages ; 26 cm

Androgen deprivation therapy -- Physical side effects -- Exercise -- Healthy eating -- Effects on psychological well-being -- Effects on intimate relationships and sexuality -- Impact on committed relationships -- Conclusion: Staying healthy.

For many men with prostate cancer, ADT (sometimes referred to as hormone therapy) offers hope for controlling the disease and living longer. But the side effects can leave you with unexpected physical and emotional changes. In Androgen Deprivation Therapy, experts who have helped hundreds of men provide you and your loved ones with the tools and solutions you need to prepare for treatment and deal with every situation. You'll learn how to reduce hot flashes and night sweats, address changes in weight and body composition, maintain sexual intimacy despite changes in libido, fight fatigue and insomnia, control mood swings and depression, and maintain open communication with your partner.

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