Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American men, with over 186,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States annually; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Renowned prostate cancer specialist Sheldon Marks offers the definitive guide for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer, and for their families. Since the third edition (2003), there have been significant changes in treatment and resources. Working with Dr. Judd Moul, the Chairman of Urology at Duke and one of the world’s top experts on prostate cancer, Marks provides the most up-to- date information on diagnosis, treatment, and common questions.
Summary: Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Deagnosis,Treatment,
Rating: 5 Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and SurvivalIfound the book very informitive, and well written for a layman to understand, It was written in a question and answer foremat and seemed to ask and answer questions that a man or his family woould want to know about Prostate Cancer. I would recommend this book to any man and his family . I think that after they read the book they would feel less alarmed about Prostrate Cancer and what they can do to help cure or stop the cancer from spreading/
Summary: Answers When you Need It
Rating: 5 This is an exellent guide Prostate And Cancer: A Family Guide To Diagnosis, Treatment And Survival (3rd Edition). Any man diagnosed with prostate cancer should read it before making any treatment decisions. After my biopsy confirmed cancer, my doctor asked me to read this book prior to our meeting regarding treatment. It was a great help and alleviated some fear. If you are in a relationship, your wife/partner should read it also. Another book you should read is Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer, Second Edition. Both books should be required reading for all men.
Summary: A thanks to Sheldon Marks.
Rating: 5 I was loaned this book by my Urologist Surgeon before undergoing Radical Prostatectomy 4 weeks ago. I have read the book from cover to cover and have since purchased the book as an ongoing reference. I have found this book absolutely necessary to making earlier decisions, and to my on going future.
Summary: Prostate Cancer Learning Tools
Rating: 5 There are many treatment options open to the person diagnosed with prostate cancer. Of course, those available options are related to the specific qualities of the cancer. The person diagnosed with prostate cancer must have knowledge of these options, not only because that is the only way to understand what's going on, but more importantly, because he will ultimately be the one making the teatment option decision. The Sheldon Marks book discusses prostate cancer and the treatment options in a clear concise question / answer format. For myself, I relied on four sources to gather the information needed to make my own traetment option. Three of those sources were flesh and blood doctors. The fourth was this book.
Summary: EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Rating: 5 A necessary foundation to begin the process of learning about prostrate cancer, what to ask when going to the doctor, and help in deciding which treatment is best.

 

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