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Writing for a general male audience, Jones (Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute) provides a plain language guide to the prostate gland, maintenance of prostate gland, prostate-related medical problems, and the range of therapies available. He covers prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer. In discussing cancer he explains issues of screening and diagnosis, and treatments from complementary therapy to cryotherapy. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
"...a thorough-going guide to a medical condition that any man approaching forty or older can encounter. The prostate gland is frequently a source of health problems ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. This softcover book provides a complete review and explanation of what the various medical conditions involving this gland represent and the options available to address them."
More Reviews and RecommendationsJ. Stephen Jones, M.D., F.A.C.S. (Cleveland, OH), is a leading urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute-named one of the top two urology programs in the country. He is the author of Overcoming Impotence and the medical editor of Urology News. He has published numerous scientific publications in Urology, The Journal of Urology, Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease, and other medical journals.
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January 09, 2006: When Dr. Jones titled this book... he meant it! It IS complete. This book is a fantastic resource. All facets of prostate problems are discussed, from the very simple to the very complex, in a manner that is easily understood. Whenever medical terms are utilized they are defined and when possible, examples are given to improve understanding. The section of the book on prostate cancer is phenomenal. If you, or someone you love has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are overwhelmed with information and treatment options, I would highly recommend reading this book. There are very few absolutes in medicine, especially regarding individualized medical treatment. Dr. Jones allows the reader to arm himself with information so that he (along with his urologist) can make the best decisions about his care.