SOMERSET PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION

Library Books, Videos and DVDs available for borrowing as at 1st February 2008

The following have been selected to help men and their families at most stages of prostate cancer. It is hoped, with increased knowledge, that men will feel empowered to deal with their disease and be able to assist their doctors in treatment choices.
Books, Videos and DVDs may be borrowed for one calendar month for a fee of £1.00 per item. If the item has to be sent to the borrower by post, an invoice will be included to cover postage and packaging. All monies due must be paid upon return of the item. Return postage costs will also need to be met by the borrower.
There will be a charge of 20p per day per overdue item as others may be waiting to borrow it. You can renew the item for a further month, provided that no one else is waiting for it. The small library, will be taken to meetings held in Yeovil and Taunton.
To order Books, Videos or DVDs, please contact – Peter Loader, Woodlands, Chaffcombe, Chard, Somerset TA20 4AP Telephone 01460 62935 or email: support@somersetprostatecancer.org.uk

BOOKS

Your Guide to Prostate Cancer - Prof. Roger Kirby and Dr Claire Taylor

2006 156 pages. A guide through every aspect of prostate cancer, with down-to-earth information and practical advice in which you can put your trust.  Book Ref 01

The Prostate - Small Gland - Big Problem - Prof. Roger Kirby

2002. 112pp.  2002. 112 pages. A guide to the prostate, prostate disorders and their treatments Roger Kirby has done nearly 1.000 Radical Prostatectomies and is a man with his finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest thinking.    Two copies available.   Book Ref 02 & 03

A Primer on Prostate Cancer - Dr Stephen Strum/Donna Pogliano

2002. Over 300 pages. An excellent guide to the patient who wants to know more about his disease. Dr Strum specializes in prostate cancer.  Book Ref 04

Prostate Disorders - Dr Yosh Taguchi

2002. 200 pages. Dr Taguchi offers a clear guidance on prostate problems and the issue of preventative medicine.  Book Ref 05

Beating Prostate Cancer: Hormonal Therapy and Diet - Dr Charles Myers.

2007 208 pages. As a prostate cancer survivor, Dr Myers infuses this book with life-saving hope. The most up to date book in our library on hormone therapy. Clear and precise reading  Book Ref 06

Eating Your Way to Better Health - Dr Charles “Snuffy” Myers.

212 pages. Dr Myers is a leading prostate cancer specialist and is fighting the disease himself. He believes diet plays an important role in that fight. This book combines healthy eating with the latest knowledge of nutritional supplements to form a flexible and realistic diet plan..  Book Ref 07

Ripley’s World - Andy Ripley

2007 304 pages. A remarkably honest account of the England and British Lions rugby player’s fight against prostate cancer.  Book Ref 08

Living with Cancer - Dr Rosy Daniel.

2000. 2O8 pages. A positive self help approach for people with cancer. Dr Daniel was Medical Director at Bristol Cancer Help Centre.  Book Ref 09

Healing Foods - Dr Rosy Daniel.

1996. 142 pages. How to nurture yourself and fight illness. Easv to understand, clear and accurate.  Book Ref 10

Sunlight, Vitamin D and Prostate - P J Hyde

280 pages.  Book Ref 12

The Plant Programme - Prof. Jane Plant and Gill Tidey

2004. 249 pages. How to adopt a non-dairv lifestyle which can compliment medical treatment for Breast and Prostate cancer. Hundreds of recipes and meal plans that are tasty and easy to make.  Book Ref 13

Prostate Cancer - Prof. Jane Plant

2004. 291 pages. A clear explanation of prostate cancer and its links with dairy foods, giving readers information on a gound-breaking lifestyle and diet.  Two Copies. Book Ref 14A & 14B

Healing Foods Cookbook - Jane Sen

2000. 135 pages. Jane Sen is chef at Bristol Cancer Help Centre. As well as recipes, Jane explains the reasons for the Bristol diet..  Book Ref 15

More Healing Foods - Jane Sen

2001. 170 pages. Over I00 more recipes (as above).  Book Ref 16

The Bristol Approach to Living with Cancer -

2003 253 pages. A step by step guide to help you take control of your life and well being.  Book Ref 17

Coping Successfully with Prostate Cancer - Dr Tom Smith

2002 98 pages.  Book Ref 18

The Vitamin and Mineral Counter - Dell Stanford

A handy guide to which foods contain which vitamins and minerals. 2001 98 pages.  Book Ref 19

Living With Advanced Prostate Cancer -

2005 56 pages. 2 copies. A booklet from the United States with a clear and comprehensive approach to an advanced diagnosis.  Two Copies. Book Ref 20A & 20B

Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer -

2005 20 pages A short patient information booklet from Royal Surrey County Hospital.  Two Copies. Book Ref 21A & 21B

Videos and DVDs

Treatment Options in Early Prostate Cancer
Produced by the Prostate Research Campaign UK

22 minutes of seeing some treatment options and listening to men’s experiences of those treatments. Two videos and 4 dvds available.  Video ref: V1     DVD ref: DVD1/DVD2/DVD3/DVD4

Talking Prostate Cancer
Produced by the Torbay Prostate Support Association

A short video made by Rod Ballard 2004. The main aim of this video is to help the newly diagnosed come to terms with the diagnosis and to feel that they are not alone with their problems. Shows patients at various stages of the disease sharing their experiences. Input from a consultant.  Video ref: V2

An Introduction to Prostate Brachytherapy

A 12 minute introduction video filmed at St Luke’s Cancer Centre, Guildford.  Video ref: V3 & V4

The Holistic Approach to Health
Bristol Cancer Help Centre now renamed Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

Explains clearly the philosophy, practice, theory and scientific evidence behind the holistic approach to cancer.  Video ref: V5

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