ISO good book on prostate health

December 22, 2015 8:05 AM

An elderly relative is struggling with a sudden onset of enlarged prostate symptoms. We found him a good urologist. Currently he is wearing a catheter and taking medicine to shrink the prostate. He is terrified of possible surgery and other complications in this future. My relative does not use the internet. He's intelligent and a great reader. To know the facts helps him feel more in control. I'm seeking a book on prostate health and treatment.

Amazon lists over 600 titles. We need a book that's current, re-assuring, and from a high integrity source. I'm hoping some of you might have book recommendations based on your own or family experience. Printable articles are good too.

posted by valannc to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

Best answer: This book is recommended by library review journals.
"The whole life prostate book : everything that every man--at every age--needs to know about maintaining optimal prostate health" by H. Ballentine Carter and Gerald Secor Couzens
posted by calgirl at 10:05 AM on December 22, 2015

Best answer: I liked this one. It covers prostate issues besides cancer. Best of luck to your relative.
posted by JimN2TAW at 10:46 AM on December 22, 2015

Best answer: You might also look at the website of the Brady Institute at Johns Hopkins.

Re:surgery if surgery is eventually required, there is a chance that one of the new, iess invasive methods can be used.
posted by SemiSalt at 2:16 PM on December 22, 2015

Response by poster: Thanks for these recommendations. I sent him the Carter book.
posted by valannc at 1:32 PM on December 23, 2015