The Prostate: A Guide for Men and the Women Who Love Them

by Patrick C. Walsh, Janet Farrar Worthington

This year, 200,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. An even greater number will seek help for problems caused by prostate enlargement and inflammation. This book is for them―and for the wives, sisters, and daughters who often take responsibility for educating men about health matters and encouraging them to see a physician. Written by the world-renowned Johns Hopkins surgeon who devised the new, nerve-sparing surgical procedure for treating prostate cancer (generally known as the "Walsh procedure") and an award-winning medical writer, here is an accessible and authoritative resource about the three most common prostate prostate cancer; benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, commonly known as enlarged prostate); and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate). The good news of the book is that effective treatment―and relief of symptoms―is available for all of these disorders. It's especially good to know that prostate cancer, when caught early, is curable. By alleviating men's fears about treatment and assuring them that many men can lead normal, active lives after prostate surgery, the authors hope to encourage men to seek medical attention for their prostate problems and help them to understand the options that are available.

Genres: Medicine

344 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1995

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Reviews

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to be honest: I really didn't read this book, I more or less skimmed through and browsed the information. It seemed very comprehensive and informational, and I am sure it would be a great guide for any man and his family to read concerning prostate problems. However, the best part of this book is the title. I know it is not meant to be absolutely hilarious, but it is. It makes it seem that women love prostates. That is the true reason I had to check this book out. My fiance and I think it is a great title. Haha.