Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer

by Patrick C. Walsh MD MD

This revised guide covers every aspect of prostate everything from potential causes, diets, and diagnostic tests to curative treatment and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer.

As of 2022, an estimated 268,490 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. A high percentage of those will relapse. But the good news is that more men are being cured of this disease than ever before.

In a new and completely revised 5th edition, this lifesaving guide offers a message of hope to every man facing this illness, and the people who love them. Prostate cancer is a different disease in every man—which means that the right treatment varies for each person. Public awareness for this disease has transformed treatment and opened up new avenues of research; rapid advances in knowledge are being translated in new recommendations for management. In this book, Dr. Walsh et. al. will address such issues The genes involved in prostate cancer, genetic tests, and who should get them.  The powerful effect of lifestyle changes to reduce pro-inflammatory and pro-insulin resistance environments, such as alcohol intake, physical activity, and BMI.  What high-risk men (particularly African American men) need to know, and when to start screening.  Information and support for the LGBT community, transgender individuals, and people with prostates.  New information on testing and imaging.  Your post-treatment life; how to stay healthy after treatment and manage the side effects of medication, and also how to support caregivers.  Advice and support for coping with your diagnosis and learning how to live life beyond prostate cancer

609 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 3, 2023

Reviews

[Ross Lampert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly thorough

This book was recommended to me by two friends, both prostate cancer survivors, who had it recommended to them by their urologists. Having read the parts that were relevant to me, I can see why. An excellent resource for any man dealing with prostate cancer (or their spouse, family member, or anyone else going on this journey with them).

[Ernest · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent science writing. The author makes pathophysiology , anatomy, and surgical procedures easily understood with clear writing. Highly recommended for understanding prostate cancer

[Lisa Gusewelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was helpful for me to navigate a family member’s diagnosis and be a good advocate for him.

[John Girardot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book. Highly recommended for anyone dealing with prostate cancer or anyone supporting someone with it.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

So informative and user friendly. A great source of information for those with or without prostate cancer.