Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer

Every man who is diagnosed with prostate cancer, (I'm one of those men) are faced with one of the most difficult decisions of their lifetime. They must choose how to treat their cancer. I read dozens of books before I chose surgery and this book was by far the most useful. The size of the book and ex......more

There are only two reasons to read a book like this. Either you have a raging desire to gain as much medical knowledge as you can, or you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. When you go to some doctors they give you a little bit of information but no......more

Provided excellent information with outstanding layman's definitions of medical terminology. Helped me immensely in choosing the best course of action for my life.......more

Scariest book I've ever read. The most informative book I've ever read. This "study guide" help me decide what direction I was choosing when dealing my newly discovered cancer. The book I feel is a little biased on removal but I understand why. Best of luck and wishes on future readers. You will get......more

This book is repetitive—it could be shorter than it is. The edition published in 2001 might not be up to date. It is orthodox in its approaches to cancer. It presents prostate cancer as very complicated, which no doubt it is. It cites studies that contradict one another. It admits that much about pr......more