General, Oncology 

Urologist Roger E. Schultz and prostate cancer survivor Alex W. Oliver have joined together to help men and their families cope with prostatic cancer. Unlike other books available on the subject, HUMANIZING Prostate Cancer offers a dual perspective on the disease by the interweaving of medical information and expertise from a urologist with the first person account of a patient who was diagnosed, treated, and who survived the ordeal. Dr. Schultz says, "Our purpose is to help men and their families better understand the disease and therapeutic choices." Oliver's goal is "to take the fright out of prostate cancer and humanize the experience." Together, the authors present a fresh angle that includes a strong medical foundation, sound advice, and a sensitivity to men who must face this diagnosis. Chapters like "Welcome to the Fraternity," "Don't Believe Everything You Hear," and "Choices and Challenges" bring an intelligent and humane discussion about the physical and emotional realities of prostate cancer. - from Amzon