Prostate cancer is the most common serious cancer in men and the second most common cause of death from cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed with it during their lifetime resulting in about 200,000 new cases during the next 12 months. Despite the number of men affected, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease probably are more controversial than any other cancer. Prostate Cancer: Reducing Your Risks explains both sides of the various controversies in an easy to understand manner. It provides you with balanced, unbiased information based on the best scientific studies available. Equipped with this information, you will be able to decide the best course of action to maximize your survival and your quality of life.
Gerald Chodak, M.D.
Dr. Gerald Chodak completed his training in Urology at the University of Chicago in 1982. From 1982-1999 he was a full time faculty member in the Department of Surgery/Urology at the University of Chicago, reaching the rank of Professor in 1989. In 1999 he formed the Midwest Prostate and Urology Health Center in Chicago, and remained its director until 2024. He has published over 150 original peer-reviewed articles and has been invited to speak on topics in prostate cancer throughout the United States and in more than 14 countries. He is credited with helping form Us Too International, the prostate cancer support group. Dr. Chodak has been a medical commentator for the PBS channel, WTTW in Chicago. He is currently the Director of Medical Media for AnswersTV, the Editor-in-Chief of the video education website, www.ProstateVideos.com and he does a weekly video blog for MEDSCAPE. His book entitled WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER is being published in December, 2024.
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