| Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Approach Contributor(s): Harikumar, K. B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1498729878 ISBN-13: 9781498729871 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Science | Chemistry - General - Medical | Oncology - General |
| Dewey: 616.994 |
| LCCN: 2016027060 |
| Series: Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.9" W x 10.1" (1.76 lbs) 298 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Recent global cancer statistical data has clearly indicated that prostate cancer is currently the second most frequently diagnosed cancer (at 15% of all male cancers) and globally the sixth leading cause of cancer death in males. This book is a summary of prostate cancer, covering its incidence, epidemiology, and current treatment options. It also serves as an up-to-date review of the status of currently available alternative and complementary medicines for treating prostate cancer, including various plant extracts, herbal formulations, natural products, yoga, acupuncture, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and Siddha medicines used in prostate cancer therapy. |
