Practical advice on dealing with doctors, hospitals and insurance companies.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American men, with over 186,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States annually; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Renowned prostate cancer specialist Sheldon Marks offers the definitive guide for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer, and for their families.Since the third edition (2003), there have been significant changes in treatment and resources. Working with Dr. Judd Moul, the Chairman of Urology at Duke and one of the worlds top experts on prostate cancer, Marks provides the most up - to - date information on diagnosis, treatment, and common questions.

Contains compressed anatomy review, with points of major importance, those most likely to be found on exam-reviewed repeatedly throughout book. Visualization is the key to learning anatomy.

Looks at the effectiveness of the prostatectomy and surveys the latest research in prostate cancer managment.