Archive for December, 2007

Reviewed by Ashley Riffee, Community Health Education Center Intern
Cancer can be detected in many different areas of the body. Some types of cancers have no symptoms, while others may have obvious symptoms. Prostate cancer attacks the prostate gland of males, and it has few or no symptoms. Treatment options vary, and each has various side effects.
The author begins with an overview of the prostate gland and prostate cancer. Once a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer and not a less severe (benign) disease like prostatitis, treatment options must be evaluated. Treatment varies depending on whether the cancer was diagnosed in an early or late stage. The risks associated with treatment and lifestyle changes are briefly discussed. Surgery, a common procedure for treating prostate cancer, and care after surgery are presented. Other new treatment options are also discussed. The author includes various appendixes that serve as quick references for treatment options, common questions and answers, frequently used medical terminology, and useful resources for patients and family members to use including: addresses, phone numbers and websites. This is a good book for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and wants more information about prostate cancer.
Community Health Education Ctr RC280.P7 P7425 2003 Non-circulating

To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

Reviewed by Ashley Riffee, Community Health Education Center Intern
Understanding Migraine and Other Headaches presents information about headaches, especially, migraines. The book defines what a migraine is and how it differs from other types of headaches like tension or cluster headaches. Who gets migraines, the role of hormones, and what causes them are also addressed. Once a migraine has been diagnosed and evaluated, treatment can be prescribed. Finally, preventing migraines and ways to avoid them are also discussed.
Because migraines are better understood, diagnosis more accurate, and medication more sophisticated, treatment of migraines can be effective.
Research about migraines is ongoing. As more is understood about migraines, potential new treatments can be developed. For people who suffer from migraines, the book includes sources for further information and support.
Community Health Education Ctr RC392 .T39 2004 Non-circulating
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.