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

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 Content: Intro Dedication Introduction 1. It's Time You Got to Know Your Prostate: Understanding the Organ and What Can Go Wrong with It 2. The PSA Controversy: An Overview of Diagnostic Testing 3. A Critical Decision: Choosing the Right Doctor 4. Measuring Bad News: Prostate Cancer Staging and Grading 5. What Most Doctors Will Tell You: Traditional Treatments for Prostate Cancer 6. What Most Doctors Won't Tell You: Experimental Treatments Your Doctor May Not Know About 7. New Hope or False Hope: Should You Participate in a Clinical Trial? 8. Considering Your Options: Choosing the Best Treatment Plan for You9. Natural Remedies: The Wise Use of Herbs and Nutritional Supplements 10. The Healthy Prostate Diet: Eating to Prevent and Treat Prostate Cancer 11. Brothers and Sons: Steps Your Loved Ones Can Take to Prevent Prostate Cancer 12. You Are Not Alone: Finding the Right Prostate Cancer Support Group and Talking About Your Cancer Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Glossary About the Authors.