The Complete Prostate Book: What Every Man Needs To Know - Paperback

by J. Stephen Jones (Author)

""[U]rologist Jones (Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Urological Inst.) thoroughly and clearly demystifies prostate anatomy and function as well as abnormalities ranging from common annoyances to the most devastating cancerous conditions. In addition, he details the full array of treatments for prostate disorders. The book's goal is well met - to help men make (with their physician) informed prostate health and medical decisions based on their individual risk factors and current medical knowledge. A glossary, notes, and a resource section nicely round out the text." -Library Journal ...a thorough-going guide to a medical condition that any man approaching forty or older can encounter. The prostrate gland is frequently a source of health problems ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. This softcover book provides a complete review and explanation of what the various medical conditions involving this gland represent and the options available to address them." - Bookviews.com "Dr. J. Stephen Jones has provided a compendium of information regarding prostate health and disease that is both easy to read and understandable. If you are a man, or if you are a woman whose partner has a prostate question or problem, reach for this book. You will find the answer." Michael L. Blute, M.D. Chair, Mayo Clinic Department of Urology "Dr. Jones is a world-class urologist in a world-class department in a world-class institution. More importantly, he proves to be a vigorous patient advocate.... If you want to truly educate yourself about the prostate and its diseases and obtain real guidance on decision making from beginning to end, this is the book for you." Richard J. Macchia, MD, FACS Chairperson and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Department of Urology, SUNY Downstate Medical Schoo

Author Biography

J. Stephen Jones, M.D., F.A.C.S. (Cleveland, OH), is a board-certified urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute - named one of the top two urology programs in the country. He is the medical editor of Urology News and has published numerous scientific publications in Urology, The Journal of Urology, Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease, and other medical journals.