My Prostate Cancer Adventure, and the Lessons Learned


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An estimated 1 out of every 6 men will have to come to grips with prostate cancer, and while there is abundant clinical information about prostate cancer available, we don t hear much from the men who have actually been through prostatectomy surgery or what they ve experienced during recovery. In "My Prostate Cancer Adventure and the Lessons Learned," I take the reader through my experiences from the time I first learned of my cancer, my thoughts of how to deal with it, and what I experienced during my recovery. I tell my story on a personal level. I m direct and to the point. So if you re looking for a politically correct discussion of the topic put this book back on the shelf and look elsewhere. I talk man to man about a man s problem. My goal in writing this book is to let guys know what they can expect if they choose to undergo prostatectomy surgery. There s not a lot of drama in this book. You may have to forgive my French because I tell my story without a lot of embellishment mostly.




My Prostate Cancer Adventure, and the Lessons Learned


Book Description

An estimated 1 out of every 6 men will have to come to grips with prostate cancer, and while there is abundant clinical information about prostate cancer available, we dont hear much from the men who have actually been through prostatectomy surgery or what theyve experienced during recovery. In My Prostate Cancer Adventure and the Lessons Learned, I take the reader through my experiences from the time I first learned of my cancer, my thoughts of how to deal with it, and what I experienced during my recovery. I tell my story on a personal level. Im direct and to the point. So if youre looking for a politically correct discussion of the topic put this book back on the shelf and look elsewhere. I talk man to man about a mans problem. My goal in writing this book is to let guys know what they can expect if they choose to undergo prostatectomy surgery. Theres not a lot of drama in this book. You may have to forgive my French because I tell my story without a lot of embellishment mostly.




At First You're Afraid


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As the saying goes, 'knowledge is power." With "At First You're Afraid," you will share in, and benefit by, profound insights in dealing with prostate cancer should it ever touch you, your friends, or your loved ones. "At First You're Afraid" is the compelling story of the author's journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from this disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2005 about 232,090 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. One man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. This book provides an extremely candid account of the author's experiences through his unique vantage point. "'I think this book will be very helpful for patients to read prior to undergoing counseling and treatment for prostate cancer, in that it may help them to have more appropriate and accurate expectations. I think the medical accuracy of the book is extremely good and his medical references are appropriate.""-Robert H. Shapiro, M.D. Scottsdale Center for Urology Powerful information: How a PSA test can save your life Treatment Choices The Hospital-what to expect Dealing with erectile dysfunction Post surgical 'do"s and 'don't"s Easy to read and understand




Prostate Cancer Adventures


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In this book, Allan Odden provides a clear description of his own experiences dealing with his potentially life-threatening prostate cancer. And he does it in a substantive way using an entertaining and humorous style. Former U.S. Secretaries of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson calls the book "a must read" and Donna Shalala calls it a"real contribution." Janet Worthington, co-author of the country's top medical book on surviving cancer, said she "learned much from Allan Odden's experiences." This authoritative book is a must read for all men over forty.




I Left My Prostate in San Francisco—Where's Yours?


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Rick and Brendas lives were changed forever when Rick went to the doctor to get a prescription refill. The doctor unexpectedly decided to perform a prostate exam. When he did, he felt a suspicious lump. Weeks later, a biopsy confirmed that Rick had prostate cancer. As a couple, they found their lives changed in unexpected ways following robotic surgery. They decided to share an intimate glimpse into their lives after surgery so other couples would be more prepared than they were. If you are thinking about surgery, or if you just had surgery, you will want to read about their experiences and the life lessons they learned along the way.




One Man's Life-Changing Diagnosis


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Awarded a 2012 American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Award in the Consumer Health Category One Man's Life-Changing Diagnosis provides a comprehensive patient's eye view of the clinical, emotional, relational and spiritual experience of prostate cancer from the time of first symptoms to diagnosis to treatment and to living as survivor with an advanced cancer that can return at any time. The book discusses everything that results from a diagnosis of prostate cancer, from relationships to sex to social networking to finding support groups. And it explores feelings - why some men feel free to talk openly while others remain silent and what that silence is about. It teaches strategies for coping with the often-inappropriate responses when the individual tells relatives, friends and acquaintances that he has prostate cancer. One Man's Life-Changing Diagnosis shows: How to become an informed advocate for your own particular clinical situation by knowing where - and where not to seek information online How to make informed judgments about a treatments validity Why men with prostate cancer tend to deal with their illness quite differently than women who have breast cancer - and what that implies for a person's well-being




I Left My Prostate in San Francisco


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Rick and Brenda's lives were changed forever when Rick went to the doctor to get a prescription refill. The doctor unexpectedly decided to perform a prostate exam. When he did, he felt a suspicious lump. Weeks later, a biopsy confirmed that Rick had prostate cancer. As a couple, they found their lives changed in unexpected ways following robotic surgery. They decided to share an intimate glimpse into their lives after surgery so other couples would be more prepared than they were. If you are thinking about surgery, or if you just had surgery, you will want to read about their experiences and the life lessons they learned along the way.




Cancer Is a Four-Letter Word: a Pilgrimage into the Emotional, Sexual, and Spiritual Aspects of Prostate Cancer.


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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men today, closely following lung cancer. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. But only one in 35 will die from it. More than two million men in the United States who have been diagnosed at some point are still alive today. I am one of them. My book, Cancer is a Four-Letter Word: A Pilgrimage into the Emotional, Sexual, and Spiritual Aspects of Prostate Cancer, chronicles my own experience with this terrible disease. From early diagnosis, fear, and panic, to shopping for the best treatment, to surgery and subsequent recovery, I trace not only the physical journey of getting my stamina and good health back, but also the psychological and sexual implications. My format includes an interweaving of my own story of prostate cancer with other men's stories, along with open-ended questions at the end of each chapter to keep men and their partners talking late into the night. Theres also a resource list to provide support for a lifetime. Although concise and easy to read, my book doesnt hold back any personal details. Readers will learn what to expect in regard to diapering oneself post-surgery, working through debilitating depression, and forging the uncharted territory of a different kind of sexual intimacy. More importantly, theyll hear about learning to accept support from loving friends and how to talk to God in a whole new way. Rarely does a reader find an account of experiencing Gods overwhelming love and grace in the same chapter as explicit details on how to give oneself penile injections to overcome erectile dysfunction!




Secrets Of Prostate Cancer Survial Journey


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For most men with prostate cancer, treatment can remove or destroy the cancer. Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting. This prostate cancer book describes in detail about PSA. This book will help you become a prostate cancer survivor. It is prostate cancer support for men.




Hard Bargain


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