A Gay Man's Guide To Prostate Cancer (Monograph Published Simultaneously as the Journal of Gay & L) (Paperback)

by Gerald Perlman (Editor), Jack Drescher (Editor) "There was a time, not too long ago, when having cancer was considered so shameful that those individuals diagnosed were treated by others-and regarded themselves-as..." (more)
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"Excellent...highly recommended. There are excellent discussions of how men can receive support from their doctor or partner, in group or individual psychotherapy, or on the Internet in dealing with issues such as grief, mortality, worries about sexual activity, incontinence, body image, masculinity, and self-esteem. The discussions are extremely clear and very useful for either a gay or straight audience, and for both patients and practitioners." - Donald Johannessen, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Product Description
A Gay Man's Guide to Prostate Cancer explores the medical facts and psychological aspects of being diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer as well as the personal experiences of gay men from various walks of life. This insightful examination from the perspective of being gay in a predominantly heterosexual medical world emphasizes the unique concerns gay men have when confronted with this life-altering disease. Physicians, psychotherapists, gay men, and their friends and loved ones will find this book especially helpful in understanding the challenges of being diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Malecare, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that specifically serves men with various forms of cancer and organizes self-help groups specifically targeted to gay men with prostate cancer. Many of the contributors are or have been involved with Malecare, Inc. For more information, visit Malecare, Inc.: prostate cancer support for gay men and their families. (http://www.Malecare.com/).

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Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: Informa HealthCare; 1 edition (May 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560235535
• ISBN-13: 978-1560235538
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #760,002 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful, August 29, 2005

By	Prostate Cancer Patient "amblinbooks" - See all my reviews

This book is great and covers gay men and prostate cancer from all angles. It suppliments what I have already learned from the prostate cancer pages at http://www.malecare.com . I am a member of the gay prostate cancer support group organization and this book has my recomendation to you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the Doctor needs, & the patient too, December 2, 2008

By	Richard C. Rhindress - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a much needed book, far more useful than others I had read on prostate cancer. It has two main themes, both essential to understand.

In one, it tells the gay man (and coincidentally straight men too) very much what to expect. The editors do it with an excellent balance of medical and "street" terms and descriptions. This is presented in a compilation of journal articles and anecdotal personal narratives. It is an easy and understandable read that doesn't beat around the bush.

In it's second theme it deals with the medical establishment's seeming unwillingness to deal realistically with the gay man with prostate cancer, his sexuality, and needs. It alerts the gay man that he will get little useful information from the medical practitioners that isn't couched in the terminology and perspective of straight (male/female) sexual relationships. It is also a plea to those in the medical community to become not just tolerant and accepting of their gay patients, but also knowledgeable for the gay man's especial sexuality and needs.

My only criticism of the book is that since it is five years old and the treatment technology is advancing so rapidly it does need an update to cover some of the advances, both in the technical sections and with added anecdotal information. Considering the incidence of the disease and the increasing openness of men who have sex with men, the demand for appropriate medical knowledge and counsel is rising rapidly. This book should be mandatory reading for every Urologist, Urologic Surgeon, and Radiation Oncologist who treats prostate cancer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars satisfied customer, July 27, 2008

By	Dr. Steven J. Smith (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Gay Man's Guide to Prostate Cancer (Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy Monographic "Separates") (Hardcover)

I ordered the book from Brisbane Australia, as an Amazon virgin. All went smoothly. Good feedback - being informed when the book left the store and when it left the US. It was delivered promptly to my home door in Brisbane within the expected time. The book was also wonderful. I could recommend the book and Amazon to anyone. Dr Steve Smith