The Prostate Cancer Treatment Book

I wish I had this book from day 1 when told I had prostate cancer. It covers it all….all the options, all the terminology, all your questions. It will help remove some of your fears after you get your diagnosis. Everything that has happened in my course of treatment was just as described in this book.

Hearing those words "you got cancer" is sure to knock anyone back off their chair. Pick yourself up off the floor and read. My oncologist warned me to stay away from the Internet. Yes, it's full of good resources but every one of the horror stories a man has experienced is shared there. Prostate cancer is scary but it doesn't need to be a horror story. This book outlines most of what is known about the prostate and prostate cancer and many of the treatments available. It is written by a radiologist so just keep in mind there may be a slight bias towards radiation therapy. It doesn't need to be read cover to cover, just find the chapters that are applicable to your life. I was thankful I read this book and have since passed it on to others for their journey. Ultimately, I chose surgery to remove the beast inside me but Dr. Grimm's book was very helpful in guiding me to make the decision that was right for me. ~ Survivor, Class of '09

This book is a good primer for those who need to read this book. It prepares the patient, spouse or friend with the basics for asking good questions and understanding what some of the many choices are. From test results to therapies, I gained a better understanding of what is involved and what needs to be considered in the patient's decision.

Excellent overview of various treatments of prostate cancer. A clear discussion of a complex medical problem. Would recommend it to all men who face the difficult decision of choosing the best treatment for their type of prostate cancer.

Several years ago I experienced the the Prostate Cancer situation and bought the book later. I really wish I had found this earlier so I could have learned what to expect. I now refer this book to my friends who are facing this dreaded problem.

I wish this book had been available when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003. Like many men who suddenly learn they have prostate cancer, I had a thousand questions and spent countless hours searching the Internet and libraries for some answers. This newly-published guide will greatly reduce the emotional turmoil of men (and their loved ones) who are anxiously seeking information about prostate cancer and the choice of treatments to fight this life-threatening disease.This book has a unique question-and-answer format. The questions -- from patients just like me -- are answered by nearly two dozen doctors from all across the U.S. who are experienced, up-to-date experts in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. This impressive 224-page compilation is the creation of the Drs. Peter Grimm (no relation), John Blasko, and John Sylvester, principal physicians at the renown Seattle Prostate Institute, and pioneers of radioactive seed implants to combat prostate cancer. All the basics are covered in this book -- from PSAs to prostate biopsies -- as well as side-effects such as incontinence and sexual dysfunction during and after the various treatments, whether surgical removal, radiation, or hormone therapy. Especially welcome (and difficult to find elsewhere) is information about the effects of certain vitamins, dietary supplements, and foods on the prostate in regard to cancer. A brief but very worthwhile chapter deals with the ways wives or partners can assist their men who are fighting prostate cancer. Also valuable in helping you find the best physician to treat you is a chapter entitled "What Should I Ask My Doctor?" Data from scientific studies is included where meaningful, but you are not overwhelmed by statistics (which soon become dated because of ongoing improvements in prostate cancer treatments). This is the ideal and easy-to-read "first" book for any man who learns he has prostate cancer. It's also perfect for anyone seeking information who is a family member one or knows someone with prostate cancer. Also, I've personally found it of great use for knowing what to anticipate in the months and years ahead after my recent (and, so far, successful) treatment for prostate cancer.

Very informative for those considering treatment

While this book covers all aspects of prostate cancer, it focusses heavily on seed implantation. Its a great resource for this. I've been treated by one of the authors in Seattle. This book can help you evaluate different treatment options with the up-to-date facts.

An excellent informative read

A very good book