Laughing with Cancer

Author: Ian Mair
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999276211
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Three years after surgery to have my prostate removed, my cancer returned requiring eight weeks of daily radiation treatments. Humor allowed me to face this journey in a hopeful, light-hearted way and to ease the fears of those around me. I figured, life is what you make it, so you might as well make it fun. One man out of every six will deal with a prostate cancer diagnosis in his lifetime. Laughing With Cancer was written to chronicle a very personal journey in a compelling hilarious memoir. It is as refreshingly frank and informative as it is hysterical. Written from a unique perspective, I put the reader in my shoes and invite them to experience the journey with me. Laughing With Cancer is a must read for any man facing prostate cancer, as well as his family, friends, and anyone else who wants to be entertained, while learning about a timely subject too often couched in strict medical terms.

The Prostate Monologues

Author: Jack McCallum
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1609610555
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and approaching surgery, Jack McCallum wanted to tackle the confusion, misconceptions, and conflicting medical advice that so many men struggle with when thinking about the disease. So he got to work writing The Prostate Monologues. Through the lens of his own experience, McCallum attacks the nitty-gritty questions about prostate cancer that men think about (but may be too bashful to ask their doctors) with honesty and humor. For example, “When is it safe to attempt intercourse, or at least, self-inflicted orgasm?” Or, if you have surgery, “What’s it like the first time you shop for adult diapers?” With wry humor, McCallum decodes the sometimes-confusing jargon of medical professionals so that it is understandable and relatable to “regular” men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men and the second most fatal. Worse than the obvious commonality and mortality of the disease, though, is the fact that prostate cancer can rob a man of his manhood. Accordingly, McCallum handles the subject not only with care and knowledge, but also with good cheer. Through the honest telling of his own story, and drawing on the latest research, McCallum shares insight into what’s worked for him—and what’s proven to work—in surviving cancer with your sense of humor intact.

My Prostate Cancer Adventure, and the Lessons Learned

Author: Craig Johnson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450282075
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
An estimated 1 out of every 6 men will have to come to grips with prostate cancer, and while there is abundant clinical information about prostate cancer available, we dont hear much from the men who have actually been through prostatectomy surgery or what theyve experienced during recovery. In My Prostate Cancer Adventure and the Lessons Learned, I take the reader through my experiences from the time I first learned of my cancer, my thoughts of how to deal with it, and what I experienced during my recovery. I tell my story on a personal level. Im direct and to the point. So if youre looking for a politically correct discussion of the topic put this book back on the shelf and look elsewhere. I talk man to man about a mans problem. My goal in writing this book is to let guys know what they can expect if they choose to undergo prostatectomy surgery. Theres not a lot of drama in this book. You may have to forgive my French because I tell my story without a lot of embellishment mostly.

Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer

Author: Patrick C. Walsh
Publisher: Balance
ISBN: 153876363X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
This guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes including diet to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer.

They Took My Prostate

Author: J. P. Mac
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781954278028
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Diagnosed with cancerous prostate tumors, a broke, unemployed animation writer focuses on the humorous as he struggles to comprehend his carcinoma, select between surgery and radiation, and land a new health care provider all in less than two months A hilarious, rollicking autobiography, author JP Mac chronicles bureaucratic bungles, medical complications and a difficult post-treatment future. A funny, pull-no-punches memoir, this short hopeful essay is a perfect read for guys and their families facing the number one cancer among men.

Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer

Author: Patrick C. Walsh
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
ISBN: 1455576174
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 285

50 Things Worse Than Cancer

Author: Mocha Success Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 55

Book Description
A GOOD LAUGH HEALS A LOT OF HURTS 50 Things Worse Than Cancer is a funny book of light-hearted jokes for those diagnosed with cancer as well as cancer survivors! The perfect gift for your Cancer Care Package - Great for women, men and teens and can be used for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer etc. Give the gift of encouragement - When friends or family are going through a tough time, laughter can make all the difference. Gift this book to a loved one or co-worker to encourage them through the bad days, and let them know you're thinking of them. Bring strength and hope - Ideal for the person who needs humor and inspiration to go through each stage of chemotherapy treatment.

What Men Won't Talk about . . . and Women Need to Know

Author: Glenda Standeven
Publisher: Standeven Publications
ISBN: 9780981330716
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Prostate cancer is not an automatic death sentence and it certainly is not the death of intimacy in a relationship. My husband's diagnosis gave us an opportunity to grow and learn together. Even more than that, it provided an incentive to live life to the fullest and never let pass any opportunities to express love. Glenda's book, What Men Won't Talk About and Women Need to Know, chronicles her husband's prostate cancer journey from a woman's perspective.

Oh No, Not Me!

Author: Joseph W. Lintzenich
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595150713
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
In 1992, at the age of 55, Mr. Lintzenich was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This book is his personal story, told in laymen's terms, spanning over seven years. The step-by-step journey (looking at both the serious and humorous sides of this ordeal) candidly tells about the fears, confusion, and expectations as his life was impacted by prostate cancer. It begins with the shocking diagnosis and examines each step of the process as he learned of the treatment options, and struggled to choose the course of action right for him. The personal and medical information is a compilation of first-hand experience, advice from physicians, literature provided by the hospital, and personal research done after the diagnosis. The book is for those who worry about prostate cancer, for those who must decide on the choices of what to do after a positive diagnosis, for those who fear prostate cancer surgery, and for those who contemplate how their lives will be impacted. Above all it is a book that comforts and is filled with hope for both the patient and their families. Dr. William J. Catalona, renowned prostate cancer research pioneer and surgeon, commented that Joe's perspective offers "hope and encouragement" rather than emphasizing the bad side effects that can occur with prostate cancer surgery...a vivid and often touching detail of one man's encounter with prostate cancer...will be appreciated by patients and their families for its accurate information, its clarity, and the hope and encouragement that it gives.

Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers

Author: Ralph Blum
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
ISBN: 1590513428
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Looks at the effectiveness of the prostatectomy and surveys the latest research in prostate cancer managment.