The Prostate Cancer Treatment Book - 9780071422567

The latest and most progressive treatment advice from prostate cancer experts at the nation's top medical centers

For each of the nearly 200,000 Americans diagnosed with prostate cancer annually, the months following the diagnosis are a time of momentous decisions and enormous emotional strain. This book offers readers complete answers to all their questions about the best treatment options for fighting and beating prostate cancer. Bringing together the insights and expertise of 21 of the nation's top prostate cancer specialists from the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, the Seattle Prostate Institute, and other leading treatment centers, The Prostate Cancer Treatment Book provides:

• Expert information on all treatment options, including surgery, hormonal treatment, external beam radiation, and more
• In-depth coverage of radioactive seed implantation therapy, the most promising new treatment currently available
• Real-life accounts of dozens of men who beat prostate cancer