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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: 43207
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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This is the place to start February 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Prostate cancer is complex, and it's a cancer that strikes at the heart of masculinity, so it's not only fearsome but hard to talk about or even think about except with dread. And it's even harder trying to make a decision on what to do, because there are so many treatments out there and more coming all the time, and everybody says their treatment is the best. What this book does - in simple, straightforward language - is not only describe the disease (he has the only comprehensible description of Gleason scores I've ever seen) but offer choices. It tells you how to about making a decision on something that's going to change your life forever. It's weighted heavily in favor of proton beam therapy, because that's what the author decided to get and came out of it very happy with the results. For example, eight years later he's alive! And well! And functioning! The bottom line is that there's a wealth of information out there if you know where to start looking, and that's what this book does so well - give you tips and leads and education and the stories of people who have walked a mile in your shoes. If you want to take charge of your life - which now happens to include prostate cancer - rather than leave the decisions to other people, this is the place to begin.
a book that will change your life February 11, 2008
i only wish that i knew about this book when i was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 weeks ago, instead of just stumbling upon it 2 weeks after being diagnosed. this book does all the research for you to help you make an intelligent decision about the "right treatment for you"! i am scheduled for proton therapy in 6-8 weeks and this book is the reason i chose this "no-brainer" decision. i gave a copy of this book to my urologist so the next patient he tells they have prostate cancer to, he can also recommend proton therapy from the start. THANKS BOB!
confirms that i made the correct choice of therapy February 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
my prostate cancer was treated at the LLU Proton facility. As surgeon Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery i chose Proton therapy and very glad i did . I only wish i had this book to read prior to making my chice. I made the right choice but this book spells everything out in a clear manner. Very informative and complete. Every man with prostate cancer should read it.
J. Edson Price Jr. M.D. FACS
Unsure about radiation for your prostate?? Read this, NOW!! February 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a veteran of 34 years in nuclear power and a mechanical engineer I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Markini's book. His explanations written in common language were clear, concise, and easily understood. My wife is a Registered Nurse and she enjoyed the book, too. She commented how his explanations of the nuclear side of things was a lot clearer than mine ever were. He makes points that other books and publications miss. For instance, when a surgeon states an incontinence rate he/she does not count wetness due to laughing or sneezing. I was (still am) leery of gamma radiation treatment having been through many annual requals and incident reviews for radiation exposure but when I learned of proton beam radiation and could understand the physics, I was sold!!
After devouring Mr. Marckini's book, re-reviewing all the options (hopefully there is not another one lurking out there I have not found), careful consideration, and lots and lots of prayer, I decided Proton Thereapy for treatment of my Prostate Cancer. Therefore, I canceled my Radical Prostatectomy scheduled for October 25, 2007.
Prior to learning of Proton Beam Therapy on September 22, 2007 from a High School buddy who works at Loma Linda, I thought I had researched all available options thoroughly and decided that surgery was the best option for me. After that decision I checked into the various methods to perform the surgery and the records of the doctors. That is why I had scheduled surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Surgeons there have successfully performed thousands of the surgeries using the DaVinci II robotic machine. They are the best in the Philadelphia area.
However, on September 22, 2007, I found out from my friend who is a trained surgeon and practices in California that I had missed an available treatment option - Proton Therapy. Imagine that - a trained surgeon recommending proton beam radiation therapy. Since that time I have done significant investigation into this treatment option and believe that Proton Therapy is the best alternative for me.
The treatment has been in use for over 15 years and many thousands of men have been successfully treated. It seems amazing to me that Proton Therapy is virtually ignored in the various brochures I received from the doctors (surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists) I spoke with during my research and most information retrieved with internet searches until I started using the word Proton in the search. There are currently only five operating Proton treatment centers in the US. Five more are under construction.
This is a great book - You Can Beat Prostate Cancer, And You Don't Need Surgery To Do It by Robert Marckini. And if you write the author, his E-mail is in the book - He calls you back THAT DAY
I, also, learned that doctors although very knowledgeable in their field of specialization have very limited knowledge about the entire field of medicine Their advice has to be weighed according to their specialty
A medical oncologist at Christiana told me Proton Beams are not used to treat prostate cancer 65% of the 11,000 patients that have received proton treatment at Loma Linda University Medical Center were prostate cancer patients. Go to www.protons.com , the official Loma Linda site, to verify this and learn more about proton treatment
A surgeon at U Penn told me the side effects for Proton treatment are the same as regular radiation treatments. Go to www.protonbob.com , and click on the link to differences between proton and other treatments. You will see a publication called Oncolink which is a U Penn publication This paper clearly shows reduced side effects. Proton BOB is a support group. Their site has a lot of interesting stuff!!!!
Now both these men are great doctors but their knowledge is not all inclusive. They know their field and believe their treatments are the best for most people. They are amongst the many that have not yet discovered Proton treatment
This book pushed me to the edge of deciding to go for Proton Thereapy. What pushed me over was thefact that U Penn is building a proton treatment in the new Abrahamson Cancer Center. Certainly, U Penn would not spend well over $100 million on this technology if it was not a proven and effective treatment option. There are many articles published by U Penn personnel espousing the benefits of Proton Treatment.
I recommend that you remember the term Proton Treatment. And should you be diagnosed with a cancer, stay independent and make your own decision. Check out proton beam treatment for yourself.
The authors experience are almost ten years old but my recent visits to Loma Linda University Medical Center have found his statements about the people, places and events still accurate. There are new technologies and adaptations of old giving improved results bit still none is as good as proton Beam Therapy. When I have spoken with the author he is up on all the latest news and treatment methods and can discuss them fairly. Perhaps he should consider a sequel - "Ten Years After and Life Has Never Been Better,"
You Can Beat Prostate Cancer
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? A Must Read Before Your Treatment Decision January 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Every man diagnosed with prostate cancer and his family absolutely must have this book on their list of research materials. Mr. Marckini presents an unflinchingly honest, poignant and highly readable history of his personal journey through what is largely a difficult and frightening medical wilderness for those seeking treatment. An engineer by profession, his research into treatment options was extraordinarily thorough, careful and fair. As one who has been recently diagnosed with intermediate stage prostate cancer, I can personally attest to the value of this book, coming to my attention as it did after weeks of study, discussions, and the agony of uncertainty as to which course of action to follow. Thanks to Mr. Marckini's remarkable book, I am now moving forward with a strong sense of peace and hope. You Can Beat Prostate Cancer is a must read.
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