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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.99463 EAN: 9780738208398 Edition: 3rd ISBN: 0738208396 Label: Da Capo Press Manufacturer: Da Capo Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 360 Publication Date: February 04, 2003 Publisher: Da Capo Press Studio: Da Capo Press Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Prostate cancer has become the most-diagnosed cancer in America and the second leading killer of men. Sadly, more than 189,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2002. Dr. Sheldon Marks, a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, is the authority that many have come to depend on-both in his practice and through his book, Prostate and Cancer-when cancer has posed a threat. Now completely updated and revised to reflect the latest research in drug therapies and treatments, traditional surgical techniques, "minimally invasive" techniques, and methods to combat impotence and incontinence, Prostate and Cancer is more essential than ever. Dr. Marks has been praised for his user-friendly question-and-answer format and his ability to cover everything from who is at risk and what is involved in an evaluation to options for treatment. Indeed, Prostate and Cancer is the definitive source of information on prostate cancer today and has long been recognized as such by the recommendations of readers and urologists alike. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A thanks to Sheldon Marks.I was loaned this book by my Urologist Surgeon before undergoing Radical Prostatectomy 4 weeks ago. I have read the book from cover to cover and have since purchased the book as an ongoing reference. I have found this book absolutely necessary to making earlier decisions, and to my on going future. Rating: - Prostate Cancer Learning ToolsThere 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 ... Read More Rating: - EASY TO UNDERSTANDA necessary foundation to begin the process of learning about prostrate cancer, what to ask when going to the doctor, and help in deciding which treatment is best. Rating: - Extremely thorough, easy to readMy 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. ... Read More Rating:  - Not my favorite on this topicContrary to other readers, I didn't appreciate this book quite as much as Prostrate Cancer for Dummies. Some of the advice was in conflict with other sources, and I was really concerned with the section that suggested it was kosher to return to the diagnosing urologist for the surgery. Skill and experience are critical for this surgery - I think you should find the best (and forget about professional courtesy). I also felt like the author tended to be arrogant with his opinions. Just my opinion, ... Read More 
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