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| You Can Beat Prostate Cancer | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert J. Marckini
Publisher: Robert J. Marckini
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (61 reviews)
Sales Rank: 40525
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 061514022X
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9780615140223
ASIN: 061514022X
Publication Date: February 21, 2007
Release Date: February 21, 2007
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Read this book! (Or question later if you chose the proper treatment.) May 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Reading this book caused a transformation for me in how I viewed treatment choices for prostate cancer.
I won't be so bold as to tell all those facing a treatment choice about prostate cancer that everyone is a candidate for proton beam therapy. But a very large number would benefit. Prostate cancer is different than some other cancers in that there are several treatment choices one can make. Since knowledge of proton beam therapy is nowhere near as wide as it should be, reading this book by Bob Marckini is the best way to learn about it. Each of us who faces this disease, as well as family members, deserves to be empowered to gain this knowledge!
If I had not read the book, and instead followed what my urologist recommended, I would have had surgery. For me, this was already scheduled- I had the date! Fortunately I learned of this book and had the strength to read it, digest it, follow suggestions to do personal due diligence (questions to ask doctors, former patients, prospective patients), and ultimately I made up my mind to have a consultation at the proton treatment center- and to go forward. During my period of "diligence" I cancelled the date being held for my surgery, knowing I could always get a new date later, if that's what I chose. Although at one time I thought I'd not be able to really decide- and might need to flip a coin- after my proton consultation there was a calm that came over me and I moved 100% to wanting to follow the proton treatment route. Were it not for Bob Marckini, I would probably have never known about the excellent alternative it offered.
The information is invaluable. Others writing reviews, and the summary of the book tell you what's included, so I won't try to repeat a lot of those details. What I will reiterate, since it goes against a lot of past beliefs, is that what a doctor says is "true". There is no true. There are definitely valid choices, some better, some worse, and each of us has to make up our own mind. After you read this book you will have enough knowledge to be on the road to sorting out what it is you want to do. My advice is to challenge all treatments and claims in all books and recommendations (those here as well). But you cannot do this without reading this book.
Mr. Marckini wrote mostly about his and others' experience at Loma Linda- the proton treatment center that's treated over 7,000 prostate cancer patients since 1990, and the obvious choice for the time that he was making his decision. I chose to be treated at a center that had been open for only about a year, University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. Some of the methods are slightly different, and I was
extremely pleased that I chose that facility (besides being new and staffed well, it was a lot closer geographically).
Even though my treatment was completed in late 2007, I continue to refer to the book. I did so just today- as I wanted to compare some of my post-treatment PSA results to those of the author. He includes a lot of his own very personal history in the book. So this is more than just a theoretical discussion- it's a true medical case history, including a chart of his PSA progression.
My take March 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an absolute must for every man who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It explains all of the options in clear, detailed language, and it gives you an idea of what to expect if you choose proton therapy, as well as comments from dozens of patients who have undergone treatment. Bob Marckini has been a godsend to many men and can be to many others who decide to read his book.
This Can Save Your Life March 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We read Bob Marckini's book: "You Can Beat Prostate Cancer" which is a
definitive and indispensable personal study of treatment methods and their results. We heartily recommend this book for anyone trying to make an informed decision on their course of treatment. In Fall of 2007, I was treated at Loma Linda Univ. Medical Center with Proton Beam Therapy as recommended in the book. My test results since have been consistent with the excellent results for which this facility is renowned.
A "Must Read" for Anyone Facing Prostate Cancer March 12, 2008
Bob Marckini's book on prostate cancer is a "must read" for anyone facing the news that they have prostate cancer and must select from the wide array of treatments available. It is a book we wish we had when first making our decision. We got conflicting advice about surgery vs. radiation therapy, and no information on proton beam radiation therapy as an available option. After making the decision to have surgery, which ultimately failed to arrest the cancer, we then were advised to have IMRT by a radiation doctor, and to have "watchful waiting" by others. Still no information on proton beam therapy was presented, but dismal prospects were forecasted in either choice. Instead, by doing research of our own we discovered the proton beam therapy that Bob Marckini found through his extensive research, and reached the same conclusion that it was the treatment of choice. We relived our wonderful experience at Loma Linda through reading Bob Marckini's book, and highly recommend it to anyone facing similar choices. We rate this book 5 stars!
Donald and Margaret Giffels, Venice, FL
Hope March 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When you first hear the diagnosis of Prostate Cancer, your mind starts to race in many directions. You are obviously concerned about your health and your options for treatment. Then you start talking to various doctors regarding your treatment options, and you are depressed with the possible side effects. It was at that moment that I learned of Bob Marckini's book "You Can Beat Prostate Cancer and You Don't Need Surgery to do it",and after reading it, I had hope again. This book not only serves as a thorough analysis of your options, but promotes the option that many doctors don't tell you about. Bobs' advice to be proactive and to take control of pursueing you options, is invaluable.
Being exactly the same age and having the exact same test sores as Bob, made this book even more relevant. This book served as my most valuable tool as I attempted to navigate a very difficult and confusing time in my life. This book also served to reassure me as I learned of the common struggles that we all go through because of this illness.
I appreciate Bob writing this book, it has made a tremendous difference in my life, and I would consider it a must read for everyone over 50 years old.
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