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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:  57 reviews
Sales Rank: 41376
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
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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.
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Prostate Cancer Questions? Save time, start here March 26, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
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 July 20, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
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 April 27, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
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
You Can Beat Prostate Cancer And You Don't Need Surgery to Do It April 20, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was fortunately diagnosed with prostate cancer relaltively early but found my Gleason score of 7/8 was rather high, which did not allow me to 'wait and see'. I needed to make my decision quickly and this book helped me do it. This is the most informed book I read thus far on prostate cancer - I've read & researched lots! Bob Marckini did his homework and I believe his engineering background and personal experience with his own prostate cancer helped him to really research and understand this disease. Every man should read this book before they decide on their treatment. Knowledge is power and Bob gives you the objective facts on the different treatments - the positives and the negatives of each. Don't leave the decision to your doctor, do you own homework...
What a great gift for all fathers on father's day. I will do proton treatment at Loma Linda, Ca no later than Sept 2007, sooner if my insure covers me.
don't go home without it March 29, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had three biopsies at excellent institutions and have been diagnosed as 1/ "mild slow growing prostate cancer 2/ aggressive life threatening gleason 8 cancer and 3/ totally cancer free. The only reason I still have my senses and my prostate is because of this book and this man. While not a doctor, Bob Marckini brings the main current thinking on prostate cancer to Main Street and advises us, stricken with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, of OUR options and not just of those who practice medicine in the field.Bob in no way discredits the medical field but suggests one treatment does not fill all needs. He helps us to decide which road to advance down and when to make the turns. To address your diagnosis of prostate cancer without this book is like trying to put Ikea furniture together with out the instructions.......buy it and if it doesn't help you write me for a refund.............eamonn keegan
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