Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

November 11, 2010

Simon Chapman has just published a small book (134pp)

with two colleagues from the University

of Sydney in Australia,

about the prostate cancer controversy. It is titled " Let Sleeping

Dogs Lie? What men should know before being tested for prostate cancer. " and

is written for men wondering what they should do about getting tested for prostate

cancer. The book is available for purchase at $A25 or as a free pdf download here:

I think the book is very well written. It sets out the pros

and cons of screening but does not rule out diagnostic testing. There is a

difference between these two aspects of the disease and they are often confused.

It should be given to very man as he hits his 40s and moves into what so many

interested parties say is the 'danger zone'. If this were done each man would

have a clearer understanding of the risks and benefits of PSA/DRE testing and

would be in a better, because he is more informed, position to make the

decision that suits him and his personality better.

Of course, there has already been a negative reaction to the

book on one Mailing List but I really fail to understand why anyone would be

opposed to the book - after all, we encourage newly diagnosed men to examine

all options before making a life changing decision. Why not advance the

examination one step further down the line?

All the best

Prostate men need enlightening, not frightening

Terry Herbert - diagnosed in 1996 and still going

strong

Read A Strange Place for unbiased information at http://www.yananow.net/StrangePlace/index.html

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