The Whole Life Prostate Book: Everything That Every Man-at Every Age-Needs to Know About Maintaining Optimal Prostate Health

by H. Ballentine Carter, Gerald Secor Zouzens

One of the world's preeminent prostate cancer doctors offers the authoritative and definitive guide for men of all ages for better prostate health and longevity. The book is sure to become for prostate health what "Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book" has been for breast health--the book that everyone will want to read.For the 20 million men who are currently coping with prostate health issues in the U.S., and for the 200,000 diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, "The Whole Life Prostate Book "is the best go-to resource for everything patients and their families need to know to survive and thrive. And this book isn't only for those diagnosed with cancer; every man--whether in his 20s, 30s, or over sixty--is one day closer to prostate problems, unless he is ready to make positive changes in his health. Lifestyle choices--diet, exercise, and health maintenance--can defy prostate cancer; according to Dr. Carter, it's never too late, or too early, to start following his preventive program.

Director of Adult Urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a world-renowned expert in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate disease, Dr. H. Ballentine Carter has packed this book with wisdom gleaned from his many years in the field. Cutting through the overwhelming amount of information--and misinformation--on the topic, Dr. Carter arms men with the knowledge required to make the best decisions about prevention, testing, and treatment. In easy-to-understand language, Dr. Carter explains how to read test results and outlines all of the treatment options available for prostate cancer, from radiation therapy and radical prostatectomy to brachytherapy and Proactive Surveillance, an innovative approach pioneered by Dr. Carter and designed to preserve the prostate for life.

Fearlessly tackling the problem head-on, this guide will be a lifesaver for countless readers.

Genres: Health, Science

467 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2012

Reviews

[Jay Batson]

There will come a day...

... when I will want to have this info. Better to be prepared before needed than learn while under duress.

Super book, though it is 10 years old now. Despite that, the info here has led me to know what to look for updated info for.

[Yates Buckley]

I read this some tome ago and it was then current, rereading this today I see many issues and it needs to be brought up to date.

[Ray]

After having a PSA test and getting limited info about what any of it means from my doctor, I wanted to read a book that was not specifically about cancer, but a general understanding of what a prostate is and does. Most men don't know more than that they have one, and when they get to a certain age, they should test it.

So, this book totally fit that bill. I know more about a prostate than I ever thought I could. Yes, the book is 10 years old, but it is written in a clear manner, and every man should read it. If I do need to know more about current treatment options and tests, I have a really good basis to do my research from.