Prostate Cancer Prevention and Cure [Paperback]

Lee Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

The two most common cancers in men are skin cancer and prostate cancer. If you are male and over 50, statistically you have a 50 per cent chance of getting clinically significant prostate cancer at some point in your life. Contrary to the statistics, prostate cancer is often preventable. And it's curable in most men. But awareness is key. This book tells you all you need to know about preventing, controlling, and curing this disease.

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A much-needed, detailed resource for men with prostate cancer from the viewpoint of someone who understands the issues. -- David Heber, MD, PhD, Prof. of Medicine and Founding Director, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition

An exceptionally detailed resource ... completely accessible for the non-specialist general reader. Recommended reading. -- Midwest Review of Books

There are many books about this cancer that are written for the non-expert; this one ranks among the best. -- Paul H. Lange, MD, FACS; Prof. and Chairman, Dept. of Urology, University of Washington

From the Author

"If I had been aware of the contents of this book at the time of my own diagnosis of prostate cancer, I would have done a number of things quite differently. My hope is that the reader will reap the benefits of my learning curve and get the very best diagnosis, treatment, and nutritional support available."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Huntington Press (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929712145
• ISBN-13: 978-0929712147
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #543,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Cancer > Prostate Disease

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prostate information, November 20, 2010

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This is a splendid reference manual for newly diagnosed or survivors of PCa. The author is a thirteen year survivor with a serious medical background and the text is easily understood and very well put together. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Men should read this, August 19, 2010

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This review is from: Prostate Cancer Prevention and Cure (Paperback)

Concerned about an enlarging prostate, I read about Doctor Lee Nelson MD and his book in our local Sunday newspaper, and was determined to get a copy to read. The book was not available in Australia, so I looked to Amazon.com to source a copy.
I was most impressed with Nelson's treatise on what has become a major problem for many men as they age, and in many cases, take little interest in their personal health until their prostate problems have reached an advanced state. He divides the subject into 3 main parts - What is Prostate Cancer; Treatments; and New & Future Developments. Each section is dealt with in easy-to-follow language, even though technical descriptions are used.
I felt quite comfortable reading the material, taking notes so that if and when I need to consult a specialist, I have an informed view of what questions I need to ask and a clearer picture of the terms likely to be used in the consultation process. The 'Treatment' section in particular was most informative and valuable.
Included is a balanced discussion of complimentary herbal remedies for those who may wish to go down that path.
No particular treatment was pushed - rather one is left to draw one's own conclusions, and to balance them in conjunction with any professional advice.
In conclusion, a book well worth buying, particularly those sold at second hand prices. I purchased extra copies to give to my friends, and to my local GP.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary of the available medical literature, February 8, 2009

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This review is from: Prostate Cancer Prevention and Cure (Paperback)

Motivated in part by his own experience with Prostate Cancer, Dr. Lee Nelson set out to find the best studies on the disease in order to see if there were lifestyle or nutritional changes he could make that could help prevent or cure the disease.

The first part of the book explains the disease and the many treatments that are available. For a newly diagnosed patient, this is invaluable in helping to make a good choice from what may be a confusing array of treatment choices. Dr. Nelson names the studies involved, so the reader can do further research if they wish, but many readers will be satisfied with the summaries of the outcomes that he provides.

Much of the second half of the book looks at nutrition and antioxidants and their role in either prevention, cause or help in treatment. What I appreciate most about Dr. Nelson's approach is that it is not agenda driven - he has no particular ax to grind in terms of what he thinks you "should" or "shouldn't" eat - he simply looks at the studies that have been done, and gives his opinion. He also tells what he himself eats, and what foods supplements he uses - and those he avoids. In Appendix III he then lists the foods associated with the nutrients, since he believes it's better to get your nutrients from foods wherever possible. Some of these results might surprise you. If you don't read the book I'll give the three-second summary of what I took away from the book. Eat soy, drink green tea (a lot), eat tomato products (a lot) and eat artichokes. Avoid milk (especially skim) and calcium supplements and get a little sun. These don't even begin to cover all the valuable information in the book however.

I highly recommend this book, and believe many people would find it valuable for the nutritional information alone, even if they don't have Prostate Cancer but wish to prevent it - and for those who have the disease, it's another source of unbiased information from a survior who is an M.D., to help you in your fight against the disease.