The Complete Prostate Book: What Every Man Needs to Know
For men approaching forty and older, the prostate gland is frequently a source of health problems, ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. Thus, it’s important that every man understand what the prostate is, what to do to avoid future problems, and how to treat existing ones.\ Dr. J. Stephen Jones — a leading urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a nationally recognized authority on prostate problems and treatment — has written this comprehensive, thorough,...
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Writing for a general male audience, Jones (Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute) provides a plain language guide to the prostate gland, maintenance of prostate gland, prostate-related medical problems, and the range of therapies available. He covers prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer. In discussing cancer he explains issues of screening and diagnosis, and treatments from complementary therapy to cryotherapy. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Associate Editor, Men's Health Magazine - Kate Dailey "All men should have a doctor as wise, witty, and straightforward as Dr. Jones. His book avoids boring chapters filled with confusing medical jargon and instead presents an accessible, informative, and entertaining guide to a man's most vexing gland. If you have a prostate (or love someone who does) read this book."
\ From the Publisher"[U]rologist Jones (Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Urological Inst.) thoroughly and clearly demystifies prostate anatomy and function as well as abnormalities ranging from common annoyances to the most devastating cancerous conditions. In addition, he details the full array of treatments for prostate disorders. The book's goal is well met - to help men make (with their physician) informed prostate health and medical decisions based on their individual risk factors and current medical knowledge. A glossary, notes, and a resource section nicely round out the text."\ -Library Journal\ …a thorough-going guide to a medical condition that any man approaching forty or older can encounter. The prostrate gland is frequently a source of health problems ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. This softcover book provides a complete review and explanation of what the various medical conditions involving this gland represent and the options available to address them."\ - Bookviews.com\ "Dr. J. Stephen Jones has provided a compendium of information regarding prostate health and disease that is both easy to read and understandable. If you are a man, or if you are a woman whose partner has a prostate question or problem, reach for this book. You will find the answer."\ Michael L. Blute, M.D.\ Chair, Mayo Clinic Department of Urology\ "Dr. Jones is a world-class urologist in a world-class department in a world-class institution. More importantly, he proves to be a vigorous patient advocate.... If you want to truly educate yourself about the prostate and its diseases and obtain real guidance on decision making from beginning to end, this is the book for you."\ Richard J. Macchia, MD, FACS Chairperson and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Department of Urology, SUNY Downstate Medical Schoo\ \ \ \ \ \ Bookviews.com"...a thorough-going guide to a medical condition that any man approaching forty or older can encounter. The prostate gland is frequently a source of health problems ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. This softcover book provides a complete review and explanation of what the various medical conditions involving this gland represent and the options available to address them."\ \ \ Kate Dailey"All men should have a doctor as wise, witty, and straightforward as Dr. Jones. His book avoids boring chapters filled with confusing medical jargon and instead presents an accessible, informative, and entertaining guide to a man's most vexing gland. If you have a prostate (or love someone who does) read this book."\ —Associate Editor, Men's Health Magazine\ \ \ \ \ Richard J. Macchia"Dr. Jones is a world-class urologist in a world-class department in a world-class institution. More importantly, he proves to be a vigorous patient advocate. He approaches patients, not just as patients, but as fellow human beings deserving of all the care, dignity, and empathy that implies. I loved reading this book. It is incredibly complete and a delight to read. If you want to truly educate yourself about the prostate and its diseases and obtain real guidance on decision making from beginning to end, this is the book for you."\ —MD, FACS Chairperson and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Department of Urology SUNY Downstate Medical School, Brooklyn, NY\ \ \ \ \ Michael L. Blute"Dr. J. Stephen Jones has provided a compendium of information regarding prostate health and disease that is both easy to read and understandable. If you are a man, or if you are a woman whose partner has a prostate question or problem, reach for this book. You will find the answer."\ —M.D. Chair, Mayo Clinic Department of Urology\ \
