Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer
by Patrick C. Walsh, M.D. and Janet Farrar Worthington
Published by Warner Books
Walsh,
professor of urology at Johns Hopkins University, and Worthington,
a medical writer, offer a thorough guide to one of the most frightening
diseases for men. Starting with an explanation of how the prostrate
works surprisingly, it's not an essential organ. Walsh then discusses
why prostate cancer is prevalent in the U.S. and other developed Western
countries, but not in Asia. He also detail the reasons men develop
prostate cancer, including age, race, family history and diet. The
book describes a variety of symptoms, some of which indicate ailments
other than cancer, and what steps should be taken to get a proper
diagnosis. Complete with diagrams and charts detailing the results
of biopsy, the book provides an exceptionally complete (albeit worrisome,
for squeamish readers) overview of the disease. Many of these details
not taking aspirin prior to a biopsy, taking antibiotics ahead of
time should obviously be included in the information doctors routinely
provide to patients, but given the state of today's medical system,
having such information available in this ready guide is useful and
reassuring. Similarly comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanations
are provided for surgical and other types of treatment, side effects,
postsurgical complications and more, as well as a glossary of medical
terms, along with a brief resource section. While people shouldn't
use this book as a substitute for a medical check-up, it is one of
the best all-inclusive books on this subject. All men and their loved
ones battling or concerned about prostate cancer should read this
book.
-- From Publishers Weekly
Editorial
reviews and sample pages of the book available online at Amazon.com.
Book also available for purchase.
