50 Things You Need to Know About the Prostate

For men affected by prostate problems, it's more than a medical issue. This year an estimated 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and many more will suffer from prostate enlargement. Yet even though it is one of the most common ailments among men over fifty and the most diagnosed cancer, it continues to be a subject mired in complexity, misinformation, controversy and fear. This supportive and informative guide addresses all your concerns about prostate problems-medical, psychological and sexual. In a clear, accessible question-and-answer format that draws on actual case histories, it tells you everything you need to know, including: -Up-to-date medical news on changes in testing procedures and diagnosis for the wide variety of prostate conditions -Risk factors that help determine your odds of having a prostate problem -Symptoms and warning signs that can help you detect a problem early on -Treatment options-from deciding when surgery is and is not necessary to the latest surgical, nonsurgical and alternative procedures -Healthy living after surgery-how to choose a diet and exercise plan -A return to good sex and an understanding of the many common psychological and sexual concerns that men face after surgery Finally, all the facts and comforting advice men need to recover!Whitney, C. A. is the author of '50 Things You Need to Know About the Prostate' with ISBN 9780312953577 and ISBN 0312953577.