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Beating Prostate Cancer Without Surgery

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I really, really liked this book! The writing style is so easy to read and to follow the author's lines of reasoning. I'm now convinced to favor radiation over surgery, although I hope I never have to make the decision. I've already recommended this book to a friend who is facing the problem right now. The summaries of the medical information, anatomy, physiology, etc. are very clear. The journal of the author's thoughts, emotions, and side effects he experienced during his treatment were so interesting--more so because they were personal. Congratulations on a great achievement. I hope it sells well. It certainly deserves widespread distribution.

This is the fourth book I've read on prostate cancer and easily the most upbeat and practical for a prostate cancer victim who has the option of choosing radiation treatment, specifically 3D Conformal Radiation. Dr. Priest is an excellent writer who takes you through the day to day process of getting 3D conformal radiation treatment, which is a two month process. What he describes is the reality of going to the hospital every single day for two months and dealing with the minor episodes that occur. Although the process is not without its problems, they are far less than a typical surgery patient goes through. As Dr. Priest explains, doctors know better than anybody all of the problems that can occur with any major surgery - and prostate cancer surgery is major with the potential for some serious side affects. Radiation therapy is not a walk in the park but it is far less threatening than surgery. The day to day diary approach Dr. Priest takes makes for some very easy reading. The processes that he describes, including the drinking to of water before each and every treatment are exactly what I was told my my radiation oncologist. I haven't started my treatments yet, but this book did a lot to ease my fears. Intertwined in the diary are sidebars covering some of the prostate cancer technical issues which seem to be up-to-date. If you are considering radiation treatment using 3d conformal radiation, this book is a must read.

This is not just another medical book of complicated facts and terminologies.

Instead, this is a clearly written book of personal experiences which the author, Dr Priest, leads the reader with great care so as to clarify the process of dealing with prostate cancer. Dr Priest explains typical human feelings that are common during a period of fear, uncertainty and indecision. This is a journal which follows his own ordeal through his medical care comparing all modern day procedures which are now available to deal with prostate cancer.

The book is easy to read and certainly captured "this" readers' attention from page one till the very last. It opened my eyes to information that I previously found confusing.

I read it once and I will no doubt read it again and again. This is a great reference book that every man and woman should read and keep.

Thank you, Dr. Priest, for such up to date and concise information and putting it all together in a clear and readable form.

Beating Prostate Cancer Without Surgery: Proven Options From A Doctor And Cancer Survivor by retired physician James D. Priest is drawn from a personal journal that he began when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Dr. Priest learned that although urologists typically recommend surgical removal of the prostate in such cases, there are other and alternate treatments that can be as effective as surgery but with less risk of such life-changing complications as impotence and incontinence. In addition to Dr. Priest's own compelling journal entries, Beating Prostate Cancer Without Surgery features twenty brief articles on important aspects of prostate cancer, as well as a foreword by Archbishop Dessmond Tutu, who is himself a prostate cancer survivor. Beating Prostate Cancer Without Surgery is especially recommended reading for anyone having to deal with the onset of prostate cancer.

Dr. James Priest has written an erudite and accessible book on dealing with prostate cancer. In diary form, this gifted writer provides a useful exposition of the current "state of the art" of diagnosis, treatment and outcome, that should be invaluable for patients, their families and friends. Dr. Priest tells the dramatic and intimate personal story of his own struggle with learning of the diagnosis, and dealing with the bewildering information and advice acquired, as he obtained multiple consultations with specialists, discussed the various options with family, and similarly afflicted friends or colleagues, and conducted his own research by reviewing the available medical literature.
Although Dr. Priest selects the most advanced technique of radiation therapy, a thorough and unbiased review of all one needs to know about surgical treatment results is also included. This book will be a source of essential information and substantial comfort to all those with a particular interest in prostate cancer or a general concern about the dilemmas faced by cancer patients in today's world of modern medicine.
I highly recommend this book.

Very informative, nice upbeat approach. I am sure anybody having to deal with prostate cancer will find it very helpful and well worth reading. I am not the New York Times, but I'd definitely put it on the bestseller list for prostate cancer patients.

Just finished reading Beating Prostate Cancer Without Surgery from cover to cover in one day. It is a masterpiece, particularly the way the author, Dr. Priest, shares not only his day to day experiences with the disease, but also his day to day thoughts, hopes and fears as he goes through the decision and treatment processes. It should be required reading for all prostate cancer patients and perhaps anyone facing a critical illness. Also for all doctors. The articles are particularly informative and I highly recommend it to everyone.

I was very surprised at how well written the book was..........I bought it for a friend who had cancer, but I couldn't put the book down once I started reading----wow........anyone with prostate cancer must read this book!!!!!!! Mark O. Haroldsen

This is the perfect book for someone who is anxious about being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The author spells out all the treatments with his bias towards radiation over surgery. But if you have to have cancer this book will alleviate many of the fears that arise.

This excellent book is a personal story about prostate cancer contracted by the author and how he dealt with it. He also very nicely summarizes his extensive research on the disease and how to treat it. However, it is much more than a book aboout prostate cancer. It is a template for how to deal with any serious disease. Dr. Priest gives us a picture of the emotional turmoil surrounding being diagnosed with cancer, how some of the shortcomings of the medical establishment add to the turmoil, and how to navigate through the maze with the help of family and friends. Although the subject is cancer, the author has writtten a positive and encouraging account of how to deal with it. I highly recommend the book.