Parsing the Prostate
Friday, July 04, 2008
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A cancer group takes a novel look at life, art and illness by reading Philip Roth's latest work, "Exit, Ghost."
New York, NY –
In the latest novel by Philip Roth, the main character grapples with the ravages of prostate cancer. The disease gives him incontinence and impotence -- and amplifies his reflections on aging. A prostate cancer group at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck gathered to discuss the novel, called "Exit, Ghost," and compare their experiences with those of Roth and his character.
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