Prostate Cancer Answer Book [Paperback]

Marion Morra (Author), Eve Potts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0380785641 | ISBN-13: 978-0380785643 | Edition: 1

• What do I need to know about my prostate?
• What does a PSA test measure, and
• when is it not "normal""
• What do my symptoms indicate?
• How do I choose the right doctor?
• What is the proper treatment for me?
• Is surgery the only option?

For men and their families, here is the essential guide to the various testing procedures and treatment for prostate enlargement, infection, and cancer -- the first book that enables you to fully understandyour diagnosis and the many options available. The authors of the highly respected Choices offer invaluable detailed information about:

• The nature of prostate cancer• Testing procedures
• Treatment choices, including prostatectomy, hormonal manipulation, radiation seeding, cryosurgery, and more• Diet, vaccines, homepathic, and experimental treatments• Sexual activity and side effects --what to expect during treatment and recovery• Insurance and Medicare coverage• Organizations and support groups

and moreStraightforward, authoritative, based on the mostup-to-date and comprehensive research,The Prostate Cancer Answer Bookaddresses all the question you can, and should, beasking -- enabling you to take knowledgeable stepstoward peace of mind and a positive outcome.

Editorial Reviews

Review

There have been other books written on the prostate, but this is the first oriented to a diagnosis of prostate cancer and the issues which it raises. From testing procedures and treatment choices to experimental alternatives and side affects of treatment, this covers everything including insurance coverage. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial; 1 edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380785641
• ISBN-13: 978-0380785643
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,855,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Prostate Cancer Answer Book, September 13, 2001

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Sean Ward (Richmond, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prostate Cancer Answer Book (Paperback)

I am a Cancer Information Specialist for the Cancer Information Service of the National Cancer Institute. We are the well-known 800 4 CANCER hotline number. We use this book every day on the phones with patients and family members. Because I use it so much I have probably read it (in bits and pieces) twenty times. It is fabulous and very readable. It has an easy-to-read question and answer format. It answers question like "Will the biopsy spread my cancer?" and "Where can I get proton beam therapy?" and seemingly every other question a prostate cancer patient might have. If you have prostate cancer then BUY THIS BOOK and read it entirely before making any treatment decisions. This very inexesive book is
one of the best investments you will every make.
Please note that I have no connection to this book or the authors or the publishing company and am making this review without anyone having asked me to and of course without any kind of compensation at all. I just love this incredibly useful book. Also note that this is a my personal review and is not meant to reflect in any way the opinions of the Cancer Information Service or the National Cancer Institute.