What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Prostate Cancer: The Breakthrough Information and Treatments That Can Help Save Your Life

by Glenn J. Bubley, Winifred Conkling

It's The Most Common Cancer in American Men-And a Top Health Concern of Men Over 50. Don't Let Prostate Cancer Win. Discover the Revolutionary Treatments that Could Save Your Life! Every year 350,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. With more and more treatments available to tackle the disease, choosing the one that's right for you can be a daunting task. Now Dr. Glenn J. Bubley, an expert oncologist with twenty-five years of experience in conventional and experimental prostate cancer therapies, offers the latest information on the disease and the full range of therapeutic options available. He explains the pioneering techniques and medications being tested in today's clinical trials-including herbs and nutritional supplements-so that you can weigh all the choices and make informed decisions about your health. Discover: * What the prostate is, how it works, and what can go wrong * Natural herbal and nutritional supplements that may improve prostate health * New diagnostic tests-and the limitations of standard PSA screening * The pros and cons of traditional surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and how to assess promising new treatments * Experimental drugs and vaccines that may slow-or even stop-the spread of prostate cancer * How to choose the right doctor-and the best treatment plan-for you.

Genres: Health

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Brian Lyke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is somewhat dated, many new advances since it was released. Not enough information for Advanced Stage cases.

[Harley · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a male over 50 you need to have your PSA tested regularly and read up on prostate and prostate cancer. This book would be a good place to start.