Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer

This revised fifth edition guide addresses all aspects of prostate cancer, from potential causes, diet, and diagnostic tests to curative treatments and management of advanced stages. As of 2022, an estimated 268,490 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and while a high percentage experience relapse, more men are being cured than ever before. Prostate cancer presents differently in each man, meaning treatment must be individualized. The book covers genetic factors and testing, the effects of lifestyle changes on inflammation and insulin resistance (including alcohol intake, physical activity, and BMI), and screening recommendations for high-risk men, particularly African American men. It includes information for the LGBT community, transgender individuals, and people with prostates. Additional topics include new testing and imaging information, post-treatment health management, medication side effects, caregiver support, and coping strategies for living beyond a prostate cancer diagnosis.