Prostate & cancer : a family guide to diagnosis, treatment & survival /
Prostate and cancer
Sheldon Marks.
- 4th edition
- Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Life Long, c2010.
- xvii, 359 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 343) and index.
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. Leading prostate cancer and men's health specialist Dr. Sheldon Marks offers the definitive guide for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer, and for their families. Working with the world's top experts on prostate cancer, Marks offers the most recent information on traditional surgical practices, "minimally invasive" techniques, the benefits and risks of alternative treatments, and methods to determine the right treatment for you, along with a wide range of vital topics, such as: - How to identify a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate - The effects of diets and nutrition on prostate cancer - What to ask your doctor, and how to interpret your doctor's answers - How to overcome impotence and incontinence - What to expect during an evaluation - and why early detection is so important - How to find a support group in your area, and who to contact for help Fully revised to encompass the significant changes in treatment and resources, Prostate and Cancer is the go-to guide for men and their families.