You Can Beat Prostate Cancer: And You Don't Need Surgery to Do It
by Robert J. Marckini
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Author: Robert J. MarckiniEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-21
ISBN: 061514022X
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Robert J. Marckini
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Book Review: Unsure about radiation for your prostate?? Read this, NOW!!
Summary: 5 Stars
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
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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 internatioProstate Disease Books
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