An illuminating guide for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as their partners and caregivers—one filled with extensive details about diagnosis, treatments, and tips for thriving. The second leading cause of cancer death for men, prostate cancer affects more than a quarter of a million individuals in the United States each year. Most men with prostate cancer will go through the journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with a partner and family members by their side. But there are few resources available that address the needs of both those with cancer and their loved ones who want to help. Written in accessible language and backed by the latest scientific research, Prostate Cancer covers • symptoms, diagnosis, and testing; • the full range of treatment options available; • practical tools partners can use to assist their loved one; • advice on managing the side effects of treatment, including incontinence and sexual problems; • tips to help cope with the emotional challenges associated with cancer; • recommendations for keeping healthy with diet, exercise, and mindfulness; and • insights into insurance issues. With three leading experts in urology, surgery, and psychiatry as its coauthors, Prostate Cancer provides the information and guidance you need to better understand the disease, communicate with health care providers, and support yourself and your loved one through treatment and survivorship.

"This book is a great asset to all men who need to make their own health a priority." --Joe Gibbs, NFL Hall of Fame coach and owner of 4x NASCAR champion Joe Gibbs Racing Everything you need to know about men's health in one handy package--updated, revised, and expanded. The authors' first edition (2018) concentrated on the male pelvis and health concerns "down there." Urologists Neil Baum and Scott Miller described the male pelvic region and its complex functions before moving on to a comprehensive list of related medical concerns, including pelvic pain, prostate problems, urinary leakage, urinary tract infections, testosterone deficiency, STDs, prostate cancer, and questions about infertility and sexual dysfunction. Both authors approached these very personal and sensitive topics with straightforward, reader-friendly language, using case examples, illustrations, research, and occasional humor to explain the potential causes and cures for each medical challenge. Five years later, the authorship has been doubled to include one more urologist, David Mobley, and a Doctor of Pharmacy, Mindi Miller. With this expanded team of experts, the goal is to provide men with health information--not only from prostate to penis--but from head to toe. Nine totally new chapters address a wide range of topics that altogether equip the reader with key information to assess and improve his mental, physical, and emotional health. The authors even provide step-by-step processes to use when selecting a doctor or surgeon, and what signs might indicate that a doctor's visit is a must. Men's Complete Health Guide means that men no longer need to suffer in silence or dwell in denial. This valuable resource enables every man to become his own health advocate, more likely to discuss body concerns with family or friends, and more open to seeking a doctor's advice for remedy.

An illuminating guide for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as their partners and caregivers-one filled with extensive details about diagnosis, treatments, and tips for thriving. The second leading cause of cancer death for men, prostate cancer affects more than a quarter of a million individuals in the United States each year. Most men with prostate cancer will go through the journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with a partner and family members by their side. But there are few resources available that address the needs of both those with cancer and their loved ones who want to help. Written in accessible language and backed by the latest scientific research, Prostate Cancer covers * symptoms, diagnosis, and testing; * the full range of treatment options available; * practical tools partners can use to assist their loved one; * advice on managing the side effects of treatment, including incontinence and sexual problems; * tips to help cope with the emotional challenges associated with cancer; * recommendations for keeping healthy with diet, exercise, and mindfulness; and * insights into insurance issues. With three leading experts in urology, surgery, and psychiatry as its coauthors, Prostate Cancer provides the information and guidance you need to better understand the disease, communicate with health care providers, and support yourself and your loved one through treatment and survivorship.

On the eighth day, God created Bubba, a rather imperfect creature (but, hey, aren't we all?) who makes friends with animals but wonders why he is the only one of his kind. When Bubba realizes he was created by God, his prayers are answered when, on the ninth day, God creates Lucy. After a shaky courtship, Bubba and Lucy settle in and raise a family, and all is well until a scout from another race, the Cannites, comes to call. Eventually the Cannites colonize the area across the river from Bubba's home, and his children leave the nest and marry into the Cannite tribe. Alas, there's a secret Bubba and Lucy have never told their children: that the Cannite scout who had first arrived had assaulted Lucy, and Bubba had killed him in defense of his wife's honor. That secret, the only time Bubba and Lucy have ever lied to their children, comes home to roost in disastrous fashion as it turns out the scout was a member of the royal family . . . a family into which Bubba's children have married. Through it all, Bubba perseveres, prays, has dialogues with God, and ultimately is fast-forwarded into the future to Alabama, where he is befuddled by motorized vehicles, television sets, modern man's fascination with sports -- and the fact that the people there seem to only look for God on one day out of the week. This book is a wondrous spiritual journey with a lesson in faith for all ages that no one should miss!