Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival

by Sheldon Marks

Book Overview

Renowned prostate cancer specialist Sheldon Marks offers the definitive guide for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American men, with over 186,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States annually; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
Since the third edition (2003), there have been significant changes in treatment and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738213470
• ISBN13: 9780738213477
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Prostate Cancer Learning Tools

There are many treatment options open to the person diagnosed with prostate cancer. Of course, those available options are related to the specific qualities of the cancer. The person diagnosed with prostate cancer must have knowledge of these options, not only because that is the only way to understand what's going on, but more importantly, because he will ultimately be the one making the teatment option decision. The Sheldon Marks book discusses prostate cancer and the treatment options in a clear concise question / answer format. For myself, I relied on four sources to gather the information needed to make my own traetment option. Three of those sources were flesh and blood doctors. The fourth was this book.

Extremely thorough, easy to read

My wife and I found this book to be extremely user-friendly. My doctor suggested this book before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and it helped us understand the entire diagnosis process. It is completely up-to-date, including nutritional discussions, and it was the best resource we found that discusses all of our treatment options objectively. It was by far the easiest to use and understand compared to some of the other books available--it wasn't preachy and it didn't talk down to the reader. This book has become a well-worn companion of ours and we highly recommend it to anyone that has questions or concerns about their prostate health in general.

Prostate and Cancer - Sheldon Marks. M.D.

Of the five or so books I have read on prostate cancer, this has been the most useful. It not only covers the disease and the various treatments, it gives a lot of practical "what to expect" and "how to cope" advice.It has the best drawings of the prostate and related organs that I have come across.

Thorough, easy to read, accurate.

This book is comprehensive and answers as many questions as someone could have. It has been updated (2003) and the information reflects all current studies (from what I can tell). The information is presented in a very clear, easy to read way, which is very helpful if you are reading this book while under the stress of dealing with a relative or friend who has this disease.

A "Must Have" Working Guide for all men over 50!

This is a wonderful resource for all men aged 50 and over, whether or not you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is organized in a very logical format, from normal male anatomy and physiology to the problems men have which are "benign" and then goes into the entire work-up, diagnosis, treatment and survival options for men with prostate cancer. It has an unbelievable index and is filled with useful information for finding a physician that will listen to your needs and wishes. I especially liked the chapter on diet and nutrition. The entire book is easy to read and understand and is surprisingly positive and hopeful. I was fortunate to receive this book from my doctor, but I am buying and recommending them for everyone I know, now.