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

by Patrick C. Walsh

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801849896
• ISBN13: 9780801849893
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Prostate: A Guide for Men and the Women whoLove Them

I was given this book prior to prostate surgery and it's now the only source of information to which I refer friends when asked about my experience with prostate cancer. It is well written, easy for the layman to understand, and very thoughtfully spells out the available options a prostate cancer patient faces. My wife also read the book, and it gave her a sense of understanding of my problem which she'd not had. Thanks Dr. Walsh.

Excellent book for women to read as well

My father received word that he had prostate cancer. Devastated by the news, I sought to read as much as I could do in an effort to be well informed and assist my parents. This book is written in clear language for the layman to understand. It was wonderful to be able to share this information with my Dad and my spouse. My Dad read the book over a weekend and feels very well prepared to talk with his physician about treatment options. Remember - knowledge is power and it pays to be informed when facing a life-threatening disease. Women - read this book so that you are informed. My mother read this book after my father and feels that she gained a lot of knowledge. I am grateful to Dr. Walsh and Ms. Worthington for writing a book in such a way that it could be understood by all.

The only one I unhesitatingly recommend to others

After months of study following my diagnosis of prostate cancer, this is one of 3 books I kept for my personal library, and the only one I unhesitatingly recommend to others. Key feature: It covers the 3 main things that can go wrong with your prostate, not just cancer. It is objective, balanced and thorough enough you may wish to hide your eyes on some pages! It is excellent background, well organized and detailed enough that I continually refer to it. My wife also found it excellent as well.Worthington is the Science Editor for John Hopkins with an outstandingly clear ability to communicate to the novice or experienced patient. Walsh is the noted prostate cancer surgeon who pioneered nerve sparing radical prostectomy, for those who choose that route. I did not choose surgery, but this book enabled me to objectively approach that as an option during my study. I wish I had read this book years ago for the understanding of the prostate it contains. All men should have this book for its discussion of prostate problems in general. Face it guys, one or more of these is likely to happen to you. If you are actually diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is an excellent place to start your study and familiarize yourself with prostate anatomy and treatment options.

Great place to start your information journey.

At 48 yrs old, I got the bad news. Prostate Cancer. Immediately, I wanted to know everthing I could. This was the first book I read. It is concise and has an easy to read flow and format. If you have prostate cancer, this won't be the only book you will read. If you don't have it, or if you are married to someone who does, it will give you a very good understanding of what to expect.

Highly recommended to all my patients

Walsh and Worthington have written a book that explains complicated principles in easy to understand language. As a urologist, I make this "required reading" for all my patients undergoing evaluation for prostate problems; the discussion on PSA and prostate cancer is especially good. When patients come to me confused about prostate issues, this is the book I suggest they read.