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Prostate And Cancer: A Family Guide To Diagnosis, Treatment And Survival (3rd Edition)

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This is one of three titles I've purchased on the subject. The others are Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer and A Primer on Prostate Cancer: An Empowered Patient's Guide by Stephen B. Strum and Donna Pogliano. Of the three this is the most "user friendly", particularly for those without any experience with medical matters. It is straightforward, practical and gives a good overview of the problem and treatment options. Undoubtedly worth the time and money if you are just starting to get an understanding.

I would also highly recommend both of the other books above if you are dealing with more advanced cancer and/or want a more thorough and medically oriented book on the subject.

Of the five or so books I have read on prostate cancer, this has been the most useful. It not only covers the disease and the various treatments, it gives a lot of practical "what to expect" and "how to cope" advice.

It has the best drawings of the prostate and related organs that I have come across.

This book is comprehensive and answers as many questions as someone could have. It has been updated (2003) and the information reflects all current studies (from what I can tell).

The information is presented in a very clear, easy to read way, which is very helpful if you are reading this book while under the stress of dealing with a relative or friend who has this disease.

My wife and I found this book to be extremely user-friendly. My doctor suggested this book before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and it helped us understand the entire diagnosis process. It is completely up-to-date, including nutritional discussions, and it was the best resource we found that discusses all of our treatment options objectively. It was by far the easiest to use and understand compared to some of the other books available--it wasn't preachy and it didn't talk down to the reader. This book has become a well-worn companion of ours and we highly recommend it to anyone that has questions or concerns about their prostate health in general.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Marks' book was recommended to me by my Urologist just after he told me that I had prostate cancer. It is an excellent first book for anyone who has just learned that he has prostate cancer, as I did, or for a family member or friend who has just learned. For a little more detail, after reading Marks' book, one might read the book on prostate cancer by Dr. Patrick Walsh of Johns Hopkins. With those two books, I felt as though I had a good understanding of the background, pros, and cons of the treatments available. If one is leaning toward radiation treatment, he might also want to read a book written by a doctor who provides radiation treatment.