Stating that men who take a proactive approach to treatment when diagnosed with prostate cancer have better recovery rates, a cancer survivor provides worksheets that enable readers to understand their illness, exercise all available treatment options, and cope with emotional and sexual difficulties

For hospital patients, the journey is often filled with fear and uncertainty. The author, with good common-sense and compassion focuses on a proactive approach to securing the best possible medical care. Indeed, in these days of surgical mistakes, HIV, and infection, this book can save your life. It includes medical history checklists, treatment option evaluation charts, and test records checklists that assist in negotiating an easier passage through the often confusing medical system. The author includes discussions of sensitive topics as legal issues, when to change doctors, blood and sex...