Last year close to 250,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer; and, nearly 28,000 died from it. Making it the most deadly disease after lung and colon cancer. It is the most common male malignancy and the number one health concern for men over 50. Now, Dr. Walsh covers the newest treatment options available, including necessary (and unnecessary) tests, radiation therapy, treatment with hormones, chemotherapy, surgery, and diet in this life-saving guide.This is an updated edition of what has been the best laymen's book on prostate cancer, something that one of three men will experience in their lifetimes. But prostate cancer is not a death sentence or anywhere close if it's diagnosed early, even in aggressive cases. Survival rates for those caught in the early stages are nearly 100 percent i.e. no recurrence in five years. Walsh is from Johns Hopkins, considered to be leader in prostate cancer and urology generally.
Don't wait until you get prostate cancer to find out something about it, because if you don't ever have it, someone you know will. It will help if someone knows something about it who isn't in a panic. In the meantime, make sure you follow reasonable advice on being tested.
There are alternative treatments and there are a number of variables. You'll find most of it here. And you'll get some idea of what you should look for from your own doctor, including whether you need a second opinion or another physician.
The other good news is that there are prostate concerns where treatment can be delayed indefinitely. It's just that most of us aren't qualified to make that judgement. Buy it and then read it.
Book Details
- Title: Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer, Second Edition
- Authors: Patrick C. Walsh, Janet Farrar
- Price: $11.55
- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Wellness Central; 2 edition (June 27, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0446696897
- ISBN-13: 9780446696890
- Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.6 inches
