Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis and BPH - Hardcover

Scardino M.D., Peter T.; Kelman, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1583332200 ISBN 13: 9781583332207

Publisher: Avery, 2005

Synopsis

A guide to understanding and overcoming three key prostate health problems counsels readers on how to prevent disease, interpret complicated test results, become informed about the range of available treatments, and preserve sexual intimacy.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Peter Scardino is the finest prostate surgeon in the country. He is not only a superb technician, but also a genuine humanist. I am forever grateful for his miraculous treatment of my cancer. Read this book!"
- Cornel West, Princeton University

"In person, Peter Scardino’s caring professional manner and unparalleled knowledge of research and patient care enhances the patients’ confidence, knowing they are in the hands of the best. In his extraordinary book, Peter continues to demonstrate his communication skills by writing a "must read" guide for all men and their loved ones."
- W. Grant Gregory, chairman of Gregory & Hoenemeyer, Inc.

"Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book is the best thing out there! It is an indispensable tool. Clear, thorough, comprehensible advice from an extraordinary doctor, and a leading expert in the field. This is a must-read for all men and the women in their lives."
- Mandy Patinkin

"Dr. Peter Scardino steps out of the operating room and into the lives of everyday men and their families, giving them the benefit of his medical wisdom and surgical expertise. This book does an incredible service for those many men and their families who are wrestling with prostate disease. His passion and knowledge are evident on every page, whether he’s helping patients make informed treatment choices or offering guidance for preventing prostate problems. The book is an essential learning tool for every man."
– Vernon E. Jordan, Jr, Senior Managing Director Lazard-Frere & Company and author of Vernon Can Read!

About the Author

Peter T. Scardino, M.D., is chairman of the department of urology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and head of the hospital's Prostate Cancer Program.

Judith Kelman is the author of thirteen novels, as well as nonfiction for magazines and newspapers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Avery
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1583332200
• ISBN 13: 9781583332207
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 496