Prostate Cancer: Overcoming Denial With Action   

By Allen E. Salowe If you have heard the words, "You have prostate cancer," you know that a major change is about to take place in your life. Most men react with denial, hoping that the problem will take care of itself. Others try to hide the problem, believing that any physical ailment is a sign of weakness. Both approaches are very common and very wrong. Prostate cancer is highly survivable if treated early. The best hope is to overcome the denial and to take action. This book is Allen Salowe's personal account of his battle with prostate cancer. Much more than a compelling odyssey through a life-threatening health crisis, it is a dynamic framework for taking charge of one's own treatment program for prostate cancer. Mr. Salowe outlines the means for forging a strong patient-physician partnership to determine the most appropriate, individualized course of intervention among a confusing array of treatment options. Men with this devastating diagnosis can be overwhelmed by the decisions that must be made - and alarmed at the idea of surgery - and as a result may delay seeking treatment or ultimately relinquish control of their care to others. Mr. Salowe has produced an excellent guide to assist the patient, through collaboration with his health care providers, to face down the terror and uncertainty of this disease and secure optimal medical care. This book is essential reading for men with prostate cancer and their families, physicians, health care providers, and counselors. Benefits: Overcome the "fear factor" that can literally be life-threatening. See this disease through the experience of someone who's been there. Untangle the confusion in the health care system with regard to prostate cancer. Know your options and get a plan in place to fight back. Selected Topics: Preparing to Take Charge From Routine Day to Survival A Statistical Case of One Teamwork Pays Off Nine Underlying Principles Journey to Recovery Medical Coaching and Collaboration Patient Empowerment Through Information For The Woman Who Cares Did You Know? There are over 330,000 new cases of prostate cancer in men each year in the United States, compared to just 180,000 new cases of breast cancer in women. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. -- Source: American Cancer Society 1997. Paperback, 205 pages