Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet, 1)
Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet, 1)
Renowned prostate cancer oncologist and survivor, Dr Charles “Snuffy” Myers breaks down the ins and outs of prostate cancer treatment for patients everywhere. Details Include: Integrating A Comprehensive Approach To Treatment; Using Hormonal Therapy Alone Or With Radiation and Surgery To Prolong Life; Comprehensive Listing Of Vitamins, Diet, & Lifestyle Recommendations; Case Histories With High PSA Reductions; Infusing Treatment With Hope.
In the words of Dr. Charles “Snuffy”
Myers, “treating prostate cancer is a
lot like golf because you need to play it
as it lies.” In this unique volume, both
practical and highly accessible, Myers
puts over thirty years of experience
with this disease to work for the
benefit of survivors everywhere. As one
of the most influential physicians in the
prostate cancer field today, Myers has
created the most hands-on and
comprehensive resource on hormonal
therapy and diet on the market. As a
prostate cancer survivor with an
undetectable PSA, Myers infuses this
book with the life-saving hope that led
to his own recovery.
Medical oncologist, scientist, and
nutrition expert, Dr. Charles “Snuffy”
Myers was a key player in creating
AZT, Suramin, Phenylacetate while
working at the National Institute of
Health. With over 250 research
papers published, Myers is one of the
leading developers of today’s
prostate cancer canon on both the
research and treatment side of the
test tube. Former Cancer Director at
the University of Virginia, Myers
opened the American Institute for
Diseases of the Prostate in 2001 to
provide men with the comprehensive
care that saved his life.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Review: Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet) by MD Charles “Snuffy” Myers
As an 8 year survivor I had the good fortune to be treated to one of Dr. Myers lectures at the time my initial radiation therapy failed. This lead to seeking his assistance on my case resulting in his supervising my triple blockade hormone therapy.
His new book is an excellent representation of his skill in the medical oncology field and highlights his ability to communicate in lay terms, the logic behind hormone therapy. He goes beyond “pills” and helps build a lifestyle of diet and exercise to make survival worthwhile. His advise is especially meaningful as he is also a survivor and fully appreciates what the patient is experiencing
5 Stars Excellent, highly informative!
This book is so helpful and worthwhile that I shared my copy with our family practice doctor who, in turn, passed it on to another of his prostate cancer patients. I just bought another copy for my husband and me. If you are dealing with this cancer, you need this book!
5 Stars A Book of Empowerment
Beating Prostate Cancer (Hormonal Therapy & Diet, 1)
“The Book Beating Prostate Cancer” by Dr. Charles Snuffy Myers” is a must read for all prostate cancer patients as well as though who wish to avoid the disease. My husband is fortunate enough to be a patient of Dr. Myers but for those who are not, this is a book of knowledge and personal empowerment. Dr. Myers is an internationally renowned oncologist and clinical researcher whose own battle with prostate cancer is a living testimony of his teachings and convictions. His writing is indicative of his bed side manner: gentle, warm, caring, uncomplicated and engaging.
An initial diagnosis of cancer or a recurrence is frightening enough for any patient and their loved ones. If the patient and their spouse or advocate are vigilant in seeking opinions and knowledge, they will confront complex testing procedures, confusing terminology, and will be prescribed only conventional treatment options. Our collective experience has been that physicians are often siloed by their discipline and their opinions are at time biased and “singular” in an approach to the disease. The radiologist, or surgeon or medical oncologist, although experts, do not provide a consolidated analysis or a multidisciplinary treatment approach. It is difficult for the patient to gain perspective and to conclude what the proper decision may be for their treatment.
Dr. Myers is a “treatment architect” and his representation of all the disciplines, in concert with disease stages and prognosis are clearly presented in an uncomplicated and concise manner. It is very similar to his in-person style and delivery. He simplifies the text for the layman, while encouraging and empowering his patients to maintain a state of health and possible remission. He teaches and advocates the “mediterranean diet” and makes recommendations to ingest vitamin supplements and antioxidants. He utilizes both conventional treatments in concert with alternative treatments, all which are predicated on on-going medical research. Succinctly, by choosing a healthy life style patients can keep the immune system strong and create a body chemistry that literally starves cancer cells.
This quick reading book should be kept bedside or close at hand to garner the day to day encouragement so often needed and for easy accessibily to guidance and knowledge.
5 Stars Most Valuable Reading for Living with My Prostate Cancer
Dr. Charles “Snuffy” Myers has once again made an enormous contribution to those of us living with prostate cancer. What I appreciate the most about this book is his very thorough descriptions of all aspects of hormone therapy. He understands and is able to communicate effectively that cancer is a systemic disease and provides speicific information about how life style and diet are just as critical as medical treatment. He carefully follows the research and studies related to prostate cancer, including the nutritional research, and digests this information for the lay reader. This book has been most helpful to me as I continue my fifteen year journey of understanding and living with my prostate cancer.
5 Stars Dr Myers’ book is excellent
As a health acare professional and prostate cancer patient, I cannot recommend Dr. Myers book Beating Prostate Cancer highly enough. Dr. Myers makes the case for nutritional based therapy that combines detailed scientific knowledge buttressed with extensive research studies in clear language that is easily grasped by the lay person. The reader comes away a secure sense of confidence that Dr. Myers has thoroughly and scrupulously evaluated each therapy, accepting only those that meet the highest standards of proof. A detailed technical bibliography is part of each chapter for those who wish to review the actual studies. Dr. Myers book is a treasure for prostate cancer patients and should be on the shelf of every health professional.
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