Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet, 1) (Hormonal Therapy & Diet, 1) by Dr. Charles Snuffy Myers (2007-05-03)

by Charles Snuffy Myers

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967612926
• ISBN13: 9780967612928
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Rivanna Health Publications
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Book of Empowerment

Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet, 1) "The Book Beating Prostate Cancer" by Dr. Charles Snuffy Myers" is a must read for all prostate cancer patients as well as though who wish to avoid the disease. My husband is fortunate enough to be a patient of Dr. Myers but for those who are not, this is a book of knowledge and personal empowerment. Dr. Myers is an internationally renowned oncologist and clinical researcher whose own battle with prostate cancer is a living testimony of his teachings and convictions. His writing is indicative of his bed side manner: gentle, warm, caring, uncomplicated and engaging. An initial diagnosis of cancer or a recurrence is frightening enough for any patient and their loved ones. If the patient and their spouse or advocate are vigilant in seeking opinions and knowledge, they will confront complex testing procedures, confusing terminology, and will be prescribed only conventional treatment options. Our collective experience has been that physicians are often siloed by their discipline and their opinions are at time biased and "singular" in an approach to the disease. The radiologist, or surgeon or medical oncologist, although experts, do not provide a consolidated analysis or a multidisciplinary treatment approach. It is difficult for the patient to gain perspective and to conclude what the proper decision may be for their treatment. Dr. Myers is a "treatment architect" and his representation of all the disciplines, in concert with disease stages and prognosis are clearly presented in an uncomplicated and concise manner. It is very similar to his in-person style and delivery. He simplifies the text for the layman, while encouraging and empowering his patients to maintain a state of health and possible remission. He teaches and advocates the "mediterranean diet" and makes recommendations to ingest vitamin supplements and antioxidants. He utilizes both conventional treatments in concert with alternative treatments, all which are predicated on on-going medical research. Succinctly, by choosing a healthy life style patients can keep the immune system strong and create a body chemistry that literally starves cancer cells. This quick reading book should be kept bedside or close at hand to garner the day to day encouragement so often needed and for easy accessibily to guidance and knowledge.

Review: Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet) by MD Charles "Snuffy" Myers

As an 8 year survivor I had the good fortune to be treated to one of Dr. Myers lectures at the time my initial radiation therapy failed. This lead to seeking his assistance on my case resulting in his supervising my triple blockade hormone therapy. His new book is an excellent representation of his skill in the medical oncology field and highlights his ability to communicate in lay terms, the logic behind hormone therapy. He goes beyond "pills" and helps build a lifestyle of diet and exercise to make survival worthwhile. His advise is especially meaningful as he is also a survivor and fully appreciates what the patient is experiencing

Yet another excellent presentation by well known and respected Medical Oncologist Charles "Snuffy" M

"Beating Prostate Cancer: Hormonal Therapy & Diet" is yet another excellent book that all prostate cancer patients should add to their home library. The book follows another excellent book authored by the Myers' family, "Eating Your Way To Better Health." The compassion and caring demeanor of Snuffy has moved into the hearts of all who have met and heard this gentle man, this gentle physician. I've had the pleasure of meeting Snuffy, hearing his presentations at the 2005 and 2006 National/International Conferences of Prostate Cancer, and treasuring those presentations saved to DVD. We recommend his book on our Wichita, Kansas Chapter, Us TOO Intl., Inc. website and encourage all reading these reviews to add anything authored by Dr. Myers, a Medical Oncologist specializing in prostate cancer research and treatment, to their library for exceptional reading to be reviewed and referenced over and over. Dr. Myers is recognized by many as one of the "best among the rest." Charles (Chuck) Maack, patient advocate.

Understand the biology of your prostate cancer before choosing treatment!

As a patient and patient care advocate, we have known Dr. Myers for over eight years. We are consistently amazed and in awe of his knowledge, reputation and compassion. Prostate Cancer is a very complex disease. It is NOT "one size fits all." Dr. Myers is an internationally recognized prostate cancer expert. Most men choose a treatment plan without understanding the biology of their cancer. Each case has its unique markers. Dr. Myers is a "PC Architect" who can help you with the important decisions on treatment. This book can provide the answers and options for men and their families who are searching in fear and confusion. Read this book and you will have the necessary tools to proceed with extremely important decisions about your life.

A Mighty New Sword Unsheated in Our War with Prostate Cancer

This review was written by Prostate Activist Jim Waldenfels: We have a mighty new sword available to us in our war on prostate cancer. It's a new book: "Beating Prostate Cancer: Hormonal Therapy & Diet," by Dr. Charles "Snuffy" Myers, MD, 2006, Rivanna Health Publications, LLC. For so many of us our personal war hinges not so much on the existence of a therapy that will cure us or give us excellent control of the cancer; rather it hinges on whether we can get the right information in time to make a difference in our cases. That's what Dr. Myers has done in this book for hormonal therapy and diet! Many of us know of Dr. Myers or may even have heard or spoken to him at one of the many free talks as well as seminars and national conventions in which he has played a key role. (Among many accomplishments, he was the co-moderator of the 2003 convention (Burbank, CA) and the sole moderator for both the 2005 (Washington, DC) and 2006 (Reston, VA) conventions.) Many of us with newly diagnosed prostate cancer, with challenging cases, or with a desire to know all we can subscribe to his Prostate Forum newsletter. Some of us are his patients. He is clearly one of the leading doctors in the field of prostate cancer, and I am personally convinced he is the best at communicating sound information that we need to know in a way that is understandable to all, regardless of our education level, knowledge of prostate cancer, and medical training or lack thereof. (That would be the vast majority of us!) While I would welcome more graphs, charts and some footnotes myself, these resources are distracting to most of us who just want the straight information. Dr. Myers has aimed this book at this broad group, but he is specific enough that those of us who want to dig deeper can do so, and I'm convinced that those of us who have learned a lot about the disease will also find it well worthwhile. The book is an easy read, written in conversational style. (That said, Dr. Myers is writing for the reader who has some basic knowledge (or can find it quickly), including concepts like Gleason score, staging, PSA and DRE.) So what is it that is so exciting about this book? Actually two things. First, it is THE first book devoted to hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, particularly hormonal blockade therapy in the advanced intermittent triple blockade with maintenance form that is proving so effective as a primary therapy, as a therapy to control recurrence or as a supportive ("adjuvant") tactic, and as a way to at least partially knock the cancer back in challenging cases. Much of his discussion will be familiar to readers of the Prostate Forum and attendees at the national conventions, but there are many new points, and he gives us the latest information. Second, there is a fresh discussion of diet and lifestyle (meaning exercise and stress reduction). On both counts I learned important points, resulting in some adjustments in my tactics. The Myers team brought many boxes o