Prostate Cancer for Dummies

by Paul H. Lange, Christine Adamec

Hearing that you have prostate cancer, or even that you may have it, is very scary. But this disease, in many cases, is curable. Even if you have advanced cancer that's spread beyond the prostate, many treatments help extend your life for years. You need good information to help you with the decisions that lie ahead, and this book provides you with this information. Prostate Cancer For Dummies can help you if Prostate Cancer For Dummies explains the key issues and problems that are associated with prostate cancer, and assures you that although the initial impact of being diagnosed is devastating, you can take action to extend your life. You don't have to read this book from the first page straight on through, although you can. You may want to read the first chapter and then move to the chapters that affect you the most. In Prostate Cancer For Dummies , you'll gain insight into It's extremely hard to hear from your doctor that you or a loved one has prostate cancer. But after you recover from the initial shock of diagnosis, you need to educate yourself, and, with the help of your physician, make a plan for getting the best treatment possible. Prostate Cancer For Dummies will help you achieve these goals and encourage you to maintain your commitment to managing your health.

384 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sara Berglund · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aggressive prostate cancer masquerading as acute prostatitis

Most men plagued with enlarged prostate, or male enlargement, treatments take pains to avoid using a device, or even surgeries, to help with health. They love the way amazed they feel about their manhood, and they love their masculinity. Yet beyond caution, consecutive studies show that in most cases the enlargement is the result of a massive imbalance within the male organ. Er, the reason of course...

While prostate supplements, and surely the 'magic cream' that sells on the Internet, is often touted as the only way to begin men getting rid of their enlarged prostates, the side effects of some of these products aren't worth the risk, or expense. Think for instance. Take a look at herbal remedies for enlarged prostates.

Even though they claim to work, and not all women would really like to puncture a turkey in the crotch, you think men can take risks with their health, and certainly they have to. A strong dose of garlic, as well as a subtly salty sea water supplement, is still recommended by many health food stores. Surely some of these gulickhhc.com/pharmacy-reviews/alldaychemist.htm products can work wonders against enlarged prostate problems, but by numerous personal reviews on back-al, and normal diet, such supplements have no other health benefits than the contents can be irritant for your organs.

Other supplements are meant to improve urinary health, and as mentioned, are naturally mentioned. Taking the IRS's toxic 'Refine your caloric needs' pill is, surely, the best alternative, especially especially if you are not interested in feeling like gassing yourself. And whilst most of these supplements can treat enlarged prostate, as for prostates other symptom care strategies are available.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a great beginning book to those who are just starting out learning about prostate cancer. I learned a lot and was able to generate a lot of questions for the doctor! I feel ready to move on to the more technical books now that I have a foundation for what the cancer is, where it resides, how it spreads and the various treatment options. I was happy to see the section written about special VA benefits for Vietnam (and other wars btwn 62-75) Veterans that can help my family member. I was able to skip some of the chapters, since they were more focused on the patient's feelings or what happens prior to diagnosis (but in this case my family memeber was already diagnosed). Fast read - got thru it in under 3 days.

[P.J. Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and detailed. Clear and understandable to lay readers and beginners. Written by a surgeon, its longest chapter is about surgery; other treatment options are discussed. Some bias toward medical orthodoxy. Some discussion of alternative therapies but not very positive. May be overly optimistic. Presents prostate cancer as “very treatable.” Yes, but at what price? And to what end? Mentions unpleasant side effects, but reassures readers that cancer tests and treatments are “not so bad.” Talk of questionable “cures.” Published in 2003, this book might not be up-to-date.