About Dr. Merrill

During his career at the Martinez Administration Medical Center in California, Dr. Merrill was responsible for the care of thousands of men with prostate cancer and has performed hundreds of curative radical retropubic prostatectomies.

The Purpose of This eBook

In this eBook, Dr. Merrill shares the knowledge gained from this experience with the reader. It is the author's strong belief that no one should die of prostate cancer in the 21st century.

Key to Beating Prostate Cancer

Dr. Merrill also believes that the key to beating this potentially lethal cancer is early diagnosis and aggressive surgical removal of the cancer before it has spread beyond the confines of the prostate.

Guidance for Men

Younger cancer-free males should use the information in this book to be sure that they are being properly screened for prostate cancer at appropriate intervals.

Men who have developed prostate cancer may use its contents to familiarize themselves with the pros and cons of the available methods for treating prostate cancer including open surgery, radiation therapy, brachytherapy, cryosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery.

Importance of Information

It is essential that the male with prostate cancer have this information at his fingertips when discussing his treatment options with the urologist or radiotherapist.

Treatment Options

The treatment choices for males with metastatic disease are also addressed while stressing the advantages of the subcapsular approach to orchidectomy.

Choosing a Surgeon

Finally, Dr. Merrill addresses the all-important issue of how to pick a surgeon.