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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to testicular cancer (also Cancer testes; Hematocele; Hydrocele; Spermatocele; Testicular cancer; Testis tumor), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on testicular cancer. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to testicular cancer, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on testicular cancer. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Testicular Cancer: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Testicular Cancer; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Testicular Cancer; Chapter 5. Books on Testicular Cancer; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Testicular Cancer; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Testicular Cancer; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 9. Dissertations on Testicular Cancer; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; TESTICULAR CANCER GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Cancer testes, Hematocele, Hydrocele, Spermatocele, Testicular cancer, Testis tumor, Varicocele. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Social Science & Medicine, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This paper compares the portrayal of breast, testicular and prostate cancer in mass print English language magazines in the United States and Canada from 1996 to 2001. It is a follow-up of three papers that examined each of these three diseases separately in high circulating magazines up to 1995. It includes both quantitative and qualitative analyses of magazine stories and notes the continuing dominance of a medical perspective regarding disease as well as the association of each type of cancer examined with stereotypically individualized yet feminine and masculine characteristics and pursuits. It notes the conflation of breast cancer, since the discovery of BRCA1 and BRCA2, with the family. To be a 'feminine' woman is to be vulnerable to breast cancer and to be a 'masculine' man is to be vulnerable to testicular cancer when young and prostate cancer when older. The association of disease not just with personhood but also with the specifics of stereotyped masculinity and femininity may construct a more intimate, more personal link between disease and identity. This close attachment of gender and disease may shore up and exacerbate a fear reaction. It may also serve to diminish the awareness of other, more prevalent, causes of death for men and women. The social control consequences of potentially exacerbated disease-specific fear are discussed. ... Read more

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Each year there are approximately 8000 new cases of testicular cancer diagnosed in the United States, resulting in almost 400 deaths. The incidence of testicular cancer, the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 35 years, is rising in the United States and Europe. The management of patients with testicular cancer has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, representing a model in the successful multidisciplinary approach to a solid malignancy with the appropriate integration of surgery and cisplatin- based chemotherapy resulting in improvements in survival from 60% to 65% in the 1960's to over 95% at present.Given the high probability of achieving cure, considerable effort has been focused on individualizing therapy for specific patients in an attempt to minimize morbidity, preserve quality of life without adversely impacting survival. This has been possible because of refinements in histologic, serologic, and radiographic parameters which has resulted in improved risk assessment for patients of all stages. Surgical techniques and the development of less toxic and more effective chemotherapy regimens has also played a critical role. The apparent overtreatmentof many patients, and the availability of multiple approaches that achieve cure, has resulted in a number of significant controversies in the management of testicular cancer.The long term survival of patients has identified significant issues that appear to have been underappreciated in the past, such as late relapse, reoperative surgery and the long-term sequelae of treatment, particularly chemotherapy. Some of these problems have prompted us to reexamine and challenge previously accepted treatment paradigms.This issue of the Urologic Clinics of North America describes the current state- of-the-art therapy for testicular cancer and specifically addresses some of the important controversies faced by clinicians today. This has been possible due to the insight and expertise of an exceptional group of distinguished urologists, medical and radiation oncologists, and pathologists. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from International Journal of Men's Health, published by Men's Studies Press on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3208 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Testicular cancer screening in a primary care setting.
Author: Gurjeet S. Shokar
Publication: International Journal of Men's Health (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Men's Studies Press
Volume: 2Issue: 3Page: 221(8)

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This digital document is an article from International Journal of Men's Health, published by Men's Studies Press on June 22, 2004. The length of the article is 8147 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Studying help-seeking for testicular cancer: some lessons from the literature (Part 2).
Author: Oliver J. Mason
Publication: International Journal of Men's Health (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2004
Publisher: Men's Studies Press
Volume: 3Issue: 2Page: 111(17)

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This cutting-edge clinical reference presents the latest findings and procedures concerning the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prognosis of renal, bladder, prostate and testicular cancer. Leading international authorities deal with the full range of clinical issues of paramount importance in oncological urology. Topics include renal cell and transitional cell carcinoma; new applications of cytokines; molecular markers; early diagnosis; characteristics, diagnosis, and adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of prostate cancer; the accuracy of biopsy information in determining outcome, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, biochemical outcome after radical prostatectomy, chemo-endocrine prevention, early versus delayed endocrine therapy, antiandrogen monotherapy, gene therapy, non-endocrine systemic approaches for prostate cancer, novel detection strategies for transitional cell carcinoma, brachytherapy for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, and systemic treatment in locally advanced and metastatic bladder cancer.

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The resource students and researchers will turn to for reliable, up-to-date and clearly written information, the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer is a comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments and diagnostic procedures. The Encyclopediaincludes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures. Entries typically include the following elements:

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An appendix provides complete contact information for cancer centers, national support groups, government agencies and research groups. Features include anatomical illustrations of the major body systems, a subject index and approximately 200 photographs and drawings. ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive CD-ROM provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on testicular and penile cancer: signs and symptoms, diagnosis, lab tests, treatment and management options, and ongoing clinical research. Every aspect of the disease is thoroughly covered. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor references and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. Documents from the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are included. In addition to disease-specific information, there is extensive coverage of the broad subject of cancer and its prevention and treatment along with current cancer research projects.

A unique feature is the inclusion of the results of a database search using the Combined Health Information Database (CHID).

Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing and difficult, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with links to 80 of the best sites for general health and medical information! By using weblinks built into the documents reproduced on the CD-ROM, you can quickly and easily check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

In all, the disc has over 44,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included on the CD.

Our CD-ROMs are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. (Information on this CD-ROM is not a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. ... Read more

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to testicular cancer. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to testicular cancer.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to testicular cancer. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to testicular cancer. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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The management of testicular cancer is a dramatic success story of modern medicine. Whereas 20 years ago, most patients with metastases died, now 85% of metastatic non-seminomas are cured. The second edition of this highly successful book has been completely updated and revised to take into account the progress in this area since the book was first published. The multidisciplinary approach to the management of testicular cancer is seen in the list of contributors - surgeons, radiotherapists, medical oncologists and psychologists. There are new chapters on the molecular biology of germ cell tumours and the management of stage II non-seminoma, ensuring that the contents remain comprehensive. The book remains essential reading for anyone involved in the management of patients with testicular cancer. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of School Health, published by American School Health Association on March 1, 1997. The length of the article is 5214 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: This study compared high school health teachers' beliefs concerning teaching about testicular cancer (TC) and testicular self-examination (TSE) to actual instruction. The Teachers' Testicular Cancer Beliefs Survey was developed, using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical framework. Multiple regression analysis of HBM subscales determined perceived seriousness of TC was the most signif cant predictor (p [is less than] .05) of TC instruction. Perceived barriers to teaching about TSE was the most significant predictor (p [is less than] to] .05) of TSE instruction. Male health educators were more likely (p [is less than] .001) than females to teach about TC and TSE. Teachers having previous preparation in TC and TSE provided more instruction (p [is less than] .001) than those without. Less than half of respondents provided TC instruction, while TSE instruction was provided by less than one-third Comprehensive cancer prevention and early detection education, including strategies for teaching about TC and TSE, should be part of each health teacher's training. (J Sch Health. 1997;67(3):106-111)

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Title: Teachers' beliefs concerning teaching about testicular cancer and testicular self-examination.
Author: Royal E. Wohl
Publication: Journal of School Health (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1997
Publisher: American School Health Association
Volume: v67Issue: n3Page: p106(6)

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This digital document is an article from International Journal of Men's Health, published by Men's Studies Press on June 22, 2004. The length of the article is 8382 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Testicular cancer: passage through the help-seeking process for a Cohort of U.K. Men (Part 1).
Author: Oliver J. Mason
Publication: International Journal of Men's Health (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2004
Publisher: Men's Studies Press
Volume: 3Issue: 2Page: 93(18)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1103 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sarcoidosis mimicking disseminated testicular cancer.(Case Report)
Author: Ibrahim SultanAli
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 98Issue: 9Page: 935(2)

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