Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH
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Now available in paperback, and updated to include the latest medical breakthroughs, Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book arms men with the clear, accessible information they need to battle prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostate enlargement (BPH). World-renowned expert Dr. Peter T. Scardino covers everything a man should know about prostate health, including how to: - adopt proven strategies to prevent cancer and other prostate diseases - understand and interpret test results and research findings - choose among the available treatment options - enjoy a satisfying sex life and good urinary function despite prostate problems - avoid the side effects of treatment and manage the complications that occur Publishers Weekly Many men have a dreaded fear of prostate problems that prevents them from seeking help. In response to that approach, Scardino, a practicing urologist at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, quotes Joe Torre regarding his own experience with prostate cancer: "When you get the information, the fear just sort of melts away." This book should diminish many fears with its straightforward, three-part presentation. Part One introduces the normal prostate and its function. Part Two presents common prostate problems that more than half of all men will face: prostatitis and an enlarged prostate. Part Three, the most comprehensive section, presents all that's presently known about prostate cancer (prostate tumors account for one-third of all internal cancers diagnosed in men). In simple, concise prose, Scardino discusses risk factors, prevention and detection. Acknowledging the lack of a standardized treatment, Scardino presents available options and their resultant statistics. Important side effects that many men are curious about but are afraid to bring up with doctors are discussed in detail. Perhaps the book's most valuable parts lie at the beginning of every chapter, where Scardino gives a synopsis of what readers will learn in that section. This is one of the most comprehensive, accessible books on prostate cancer published to date. B&w illus. Agent, Peter Lampack. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
