Prostate cancer patients will find in this book a comprehensive concise and easy to understand overview of techniques and methods for treating this disease. the AUTHORs review the old guidelines and clearly present the new ones. All of the major changes in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer are explained in depth and an extensive discussion of alternative treatment methods is included. the tools presented here will enable patients to intelligently discuss their options with their doctors. the emotional issues the patient faces are discussed as well and readers are encouraged to turn to loved ones for the support they will need
James Lewis, Jr., Ph.D. has made it his life's mission to provide prostate cancer patients with the information they need to successfully fight their disease. By meeting with top researchers, physicians, and specialists, Dr. James Lewis has built a tremendous knowledge base about prostate cancer.
Dr. Lewis has a B.A. in education, an M.S. in special education, and a Ph.D. in education administration. Before his own battle with prostate cancer, he had a long and distinguished career in education.
In 1993 he wrote the best-selling book, "How I Survived Prostate Cancer...And So Can You." More than 70,000 copies of that book have been sold. Most recently, he has authored "The Herbal Remedy for Prostate Cancer" and "Best Options for Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer." Lewis also co-authored the critically acclaimed "New Guidelines for Surviving Prostate Cancer" with E. Roy Berger, M.D.