Gay and Bisexual Men Living with Prostate Cancer – From Diagnosis to Recovery

Name: Gay and Bisexual Men Living with Prostate Cancer – From Diagnosis to Recovery
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SKU: 9781939594259
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By Jane M. Ussher and B. R. Simon Rosser and Janette Perz

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Gay and Bisexual Men Living with Prostate Cancer – From Diagnosis to Recovery offers an insightful exploration into the unique experiences of gay and bisexual men facing prostate cancer. It covers cutting-edge research and deeply personal portraits to illuminate the specific psychosocial needs of these men and their partners throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

The book aims to inform future research, clinical practice, and supportive care, ensuring that this often-overlooked group’s needs are recognised and prioritised within mainstream prostate cancer healthcare and policy.
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This book is essential reading for health care professionals, oncologists, mental health practitioners, and researchers focused on prostate cancer. It is also valuable for those interested in LGBTQ+ health issues and specialised psychosocial support frameworks.

This book provides an overview of research and practice dealing with the specific needs of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, as well as the psychosocial needs of their partners. Featuring both cutting-edge research and powerful portraits, this book is indispensable for health care, oncology, and mental health practitioners.

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This book provides an overview of research and practice dealing with the specific needs of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, as well as the special psychosocial needs of their partners.

The intention is twofold: to provide insight into the unique experiences and concerns of gay or bisexual men living with prostate cancer in order to inform and assist future research, clinical practice and supportive care, and policy; and to ensure that the needs of gay and bisexual men are recognised and advanced on the mainstream prostate cancer agenda.

Featuring both cutting-edge research and powerful portraits of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, Gay and Bisexual Men Living with Prostate Cancer – From Diagnosis to Recovery will be indispensable for health care, oncology, and mental health practitioners who seek to address their specific experiences and challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939594259

Publisher: Harrington Park Press Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Harrington Park Press Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 352

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B. R. Simon Rosser Education & Reference Health & Wellness Jane M. Ussher Janette Perz LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jane M. Ussher is professor of psychology at the Translational Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University.

Janette Perz is professor of psychology and director of the Translational Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University.

B. R. Simon Rosser is professor and clinical/research sexologist specializing in gay men’s health in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Heath at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. He pioneered the study of sexual function and dysfunction in gay and bisexual men, and he led one of the first NIH-funded studies in this field.