The Decision: Your prostate biopsy shows cancer. Now what?: Medical insight, personal stories, and humor by a urologist who has been where you are now.

by John C. McHugh, Johanna C. Craig (Editor), Sandra B. Brim (Editor)

Over 200,000 times a year in the U.S. a patient will leave his urologist's office having been told he has prostate cancer. What the patient thought to be a disease of old men from which they do not die, now becomes a very complicated and frustrating dilemma about which treatment to pursue. "The Decision" offers the reader an insider's view to the key issues necessary for a well thought-out treatment plan peculiar only to him. Being a urologist who treats prostate cancer and having had the disease as well, uniquely positions the author in offering guidance to the newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient. Dr. McHugh outlines a novel and multifaceted approach, using an eclectic mix of medical insight ,personal stories and humor, to aid the reader in making his "Decision." The US Review of Books - Carolyn Davis A urologist, McHugh, was inspired to write this informative book after he developed prostate cancer and dealt with treatment options as a patient. Part guidebook, part autobiography, it is intended for men who are facing the often perplexing choices of potential treatments. "Prostate stories" and more of McHugh's autobiography complete the book. The Decision is recommended for its combination of empirical tools, personal anecdotes, and overall compassion. Clarion ForeWard Five Star out of Five Book McHugh has written an invaluable tool for the man facing the decision of how to treat his prostate cancer. This reviewer too knows of what he speaks, having been diagnosed with prostate cancer nearly six years ago. He had robotic surgery and is living an active, cancer-free life. John Michael Senger April 28, 2011

230 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2010

Reviews

[Candi Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a family member or friend with prostate cancer, this book is a must read. As a female, I knew nothing about prostate cancer, Gleason scores or even PSA’s. I always thought that prostate cancer was a “little” inconvenience and that you die WITH it, not FROM it.

I hope that those who have to make the decision (or help a spouse, father, or friend make the treatment decision) will read this book. The personal stories and explanations of procedures and outcomes is unique to each person. While the radiologist or urologist may not spend the time to tell you all you need to know about the different options, this book (read in advance of those appointments) will help you pin down the questions that need to be asked.

[Charlie Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, helpful resource

My husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and we've decided on a treatment plan but I wanted to strengthen my grasp of all the aspects of this cancer and the various side effects of treatment. Dr McHugh writes in a very easy going but very expertly informed style and I read the book in 2 days, shouting out interesting tidbits to my man. I appreciate this book very much.