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

Peter T. Scardino, M.D., is a chairman of the Department of Surgery at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and directs the center's Prostate Cancer Program. He lives in New York City.
Judith Kelmen's articles have appeared in numerous publications, and she is the award-winning author of fourteen novels.

Newly revised, with up-to-the-minute findings: the potentially lifesaving guide to prostate health by one of the world's foremost urologists

Although most men know little about their prostate glands, an overwhelming majority will be affected by prostate problems at some time in their lives. In this groundbreaking book, now updated to include the latest medical break-throughs, world-renowned urology expert Dr.Peter Scardino arms men with the information they need to battle prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostate enlargement (BPH). This updated edition includes new information on the role genetics may play, hormone replacement therapy, new treatments for prostatitis, and more.

With clear illustrations and charts throughout, this book covers everything men should know about prostate health, helping concerned men and their loved ones to:

•interpret complex and often confusing test results and research findings

•adopt proven prevention strategies

•choose among the many available treatment options

•enjoy a satisfying sex life and good urinary function

Dr. Scardino brings his outstanding experience, expertise, and compassionate advice, combined with the latest medical breakthroughs and cutting-edge studies, to provide men with the knowledge and tools they need to live long, healthy lives.

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 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.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Introduction xix

Part 1 The Prostate and The Normal Male

1 The Prostate 3

2 Normal Male Function 15

3 Changes with Aging 25

Part 2 Common Prostate Problems

4 Prostatitis 47

5 BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) 63

Part 3 Prostate Cancer

6 Prostate Cancer Facts 97

7 Risk Factors and Prevention 119

8 Detecting Prostate Cancer with PSA and Other Tests 139

9 Biopsy 159

10 Understanding Your Cancer 184

11 Understanding Yourself 210

12 Deciding How to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer 225

13 Watchful Waiting (Active Surveillance) 248

14 Surgery 268

15 Radiation Therapy 326

16 Focal and Other "Local" Therapies 363

17 Urinary Side Effects 379

18 Sexual Side Effects 402

19 Bowel Side Effects 432

20 Rising PSA After Surgery, Radiation, or Other Therapy 443

21 Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer 466

Notes 501

Glossary of Terms 535

Glossary of Medications: Individual Drugs and Classes of Drugs to Treat Prostate Diseases 543

Resources 548

Index 555