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Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis and BPH

Peter Scardino, Judith Kelman

Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis and BPH - image
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Rank: 910
Many men have a dreaded fear of prostate problems that prevents them from seeking help. In response to that approach, Scardino, a practicing urologist at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, quotes Joe Torre regarding his own experience with prostate cancer: "When you get the information, the fear just sort of melts away." This book should diminish many fears with its straightforward, three-part presentation.

Part One introduces the normal prostate and its function. Part Two presents common prostate problems that more than half of all men will face: prostatitis and an enlarged prostate.

Part Three, the most comprehensive section, presents all that's presently known about prostate cancer (prostate tumors account for one-third of all internal cancers diagnosed in men).

In simple, concise prose, Scardino discusses risk factors, prevention and detection. Acknowledging the lack of a standardized treatment, Scardino presents available options and their resultant statistics.

Important side effects that many men are curious about but are afraid to bring up with doctors are discussed in detail.

Perhaps the book's most valuable parts lie at the beginning of every chapter, where Scardino gives a synopsis of what readers will learn in that section.

This is one of the most comprehensive, accessible books on prostate cancer published to date. B&w illus. Agent, Peter Lampack.

(Apr.)

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About the Author

Peter T. Scardino, M.D., is chairman of the department of urology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and head of the hospital's Prostate Cancer Program.


Judith Kelman is the author of thirteen novels, as well as nonfiction for magazines and newspapers.

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Editorials

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Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis and BPH
Peter Scardino, Judith Kelman
 From Publishers Weekly
Many men have a dreaded fear of prostate problems that prevents them from seeking help. In response to that approach, Scardino, a practicing urologist at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, quotes Joe Torre... read full editorial
 Cornel West, Princeton University
Peter Scardino is the finest prostate surgeon in the country. I am forever grateful for his...treatment of my cancer.
 W. Grant Gregory, chairman of Gregory & Hoenemeyer, Inc.
...a "must read" guide for all men and their loved ones.



Customer Reviews

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Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis and BPH
Peter Scardino, Judith Kelman
 A must read for every man!
(Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) April 14, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars
I bought Dr. Scardino's Prostate Book after reading a rave review in The Economist. Having worried about a rising PSA for years, I've finally found the complete, balanced information I've been seeking. None of the other... read full review
 I was diagnosed
(South Africa) May 11, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was advised to research the topic as best I could using internet sources which sometimes need a dose of cynisism. I was given this book and lo and behold, all my fears were allayed... read full review
 A Case of Surgical Bias?
(Hoboken, NJ) April 13, 2005 - 2.0/5 stars
As an early stage prostate cancer patient who is trying to make a practical decision about my own best course of treatment, I was disappointed by Dr. Scardino's new book, not so much because of its readability or... read full review



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