Product Description

The task of choosing the right prostate cancer treatment is daunting. It is further complicated by conflicting information the patient receives from physicians and the Internet. This book is written by a prostate cancer survivor who now runs an international prostate cancer support group. It's about his journey and the important things he learned along the way. It is the book the author wishes had been available when he was diagnosed 6 years ago. It is intended to provide specific information for men who are at risk or have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. All major treatment options are examined and the pros and cons of each are summarized. A relatively new, non-invasive, highly effective treatment is highlighted. It is an option that cures cancer as well as any other option, but generally leaves the patient with a higher quality of life and fewer, if any, side effects. This book has been endorsed by several physicians as well as other highly respected people from all walks of life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #82578 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-21
• Released on: 2007-02-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Prostate Cancer Questions? Save time, start here
After the intial blow of "the news", what's next? Prostate cancer aims for all of us males. For some it will be a long time. For others (such as myself) it will be too soon. Tens of thousands of males every year repeatedly ask the question of their doctors and friends: "What would you do?" -- Listen to what they tell you, but first read Bob Marckini's book so that you know what to expect and how you might predict their answer. The amount of disinformation out there is amazing. Just now the Internet is coming alive with great information, but it takes much time to sort it out. Bob Marckini has done that. And he provided valuable feedback from actual patients (try getting that from your urologist)in addition to intriguing web sites world-wide. New literature is appearing daily...he takes you there. Where are the last approaches being done? You don't want to settle for the last doctor in the graduating class, do you? Find out how to listen to your doctor, your wife, your friends and others in this prostate area. If you value the quality of your life, a dry pair of pants, and a reliable "woody" from time to time, give this book a read. Bob Marckini gives us a present in this time-saving primer on how to beat prostate cancer without surgery!

Grateful Reader
After my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I began researching for best treatment. In the process I have thus far purchased and read five books on the subject and read many of the latest articles and research summaries from the internet. As with other reviewers below, I give Robert Marchini's book high marks. Unlike other books, it is written from the patients point of view and takes the readers through the process that led him to choose proton therapy as the best treatment option. He writes very sympathetically and it is really reassuring to learn about the similar struggles that prostate cancer patients commonly go through. This is an excellent book from which I gleaned invaluable insights, especially as it relates to proton radiation therapy.

My only reservation about the usefulness of the book is that it is based on insights that were arrived at in the year 2000 before some important developments in treatment options. The most important of these is, I believe, the the introduction of robotic assisted prostactemies that are much less invasive form of surgery that results in less loss of blood and faster recovery. Mr. Marchini doesn't really discuss this option. The other reservation that I have is lack of evaluation of Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) which was very new when Mr. Marckini was making his decision some seven years ago. Now that we have more data available, we are in a position to having to choose between proton radiation and IMRT. It is not yet clear to me which one might be better today.

Nevertheless, I truly am grateful to Mr Marchini for introducing me to the value of proton therapy as a viable option.

A "Must Read" For All Men
Robert Marckini is a prostate cancer survivor. Before his treatment, he thoroughly researched all aspects of prostate cancer and its treatment. Mr. Marckini explains prostate cancer and the different types of treatment available in a very easy to understand format. All aspects of prostate cancer are included: the methods used to establish the diagnosis, grading of the severity, different available methods of treatment, and the pros and cons of the different treatments. Resources and contact numbers are included. Most men don't understand all of the choices they have regarding treatment so they leave the treatment choice up to their doctor. With this informative book, a newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient can become proactive and make an informed decision as to what treatment choice is best for him. This is a "Must Read" for all men.
Robert Hillis, MD