The Prostate Cancer Owner's Manual : What You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival

A vital overview of prostate cancer for the millions of men that are suffering and their loved ones The moment the family doctor says, "You might have prostate cancer," most patients immediately ask themselves, "Am I going to die?" Their life is turned upside down as they are faced with a scary new reality they likely know little about. Patients must familiarize themselves with strange new medical terminology, tests, procedures, and, worst of all, major changes to their bodies. The Prostate Cancer Owner's Manual offers clarity on these topics to help readers and their loved ones get through this life-changing diagnosis that will take years to overcome. Harley Haynes, MD, and Richard Miles have both been there and done that. As prostate cancer survivors, they understand the questions that recently diagnosed patients have and the challenges they face. Here, they provide a blend of medical expertise and personal knowledge and insight to help patients and their families make sense of the road ahead of them#8212;equipping them with the facts they need to make informed decisions and confront prostate cancer head on. Haynes and Miles answer the questions readers may have and detail the possible outcomes they will face#8212;without mincing words about the tough realities of living with prostate cancer#8212;while offering hope for recovery "The moment your family doctor tell you that, "You might have prostate cancer," your first thought is "Am I going to die?" Then your life is immediately turned upside down. You must understand new world of strange words, tests, procedures and, worst of all, major changes to your body. "The Prostate Cancer Owner's Manual" details it all, and helps you, hopefully, get through this life-changing challenge that will take years to accomplish"-- Provided by publisher The Prostate Cancer Owner's Manual provides vital information about prostate cancer-its testing, treatment, and, hopefully, remediation. Medical expertise combined with the personal experiences of the authors makes this a necessary read for the three million American men who live with the disease today