Fish oil good or bad? Flip a coin.
Prostate cancer second opinion with another urologist? Yes-A good idea.
Second opinions may limit not eliminate poor decision making.
An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason. ~Publilius Syrus
In my book I mention that a second opinion is a good idea once the urologist tells you that you have prostate cancer. I add that it is probably best to get a second opinion with a radiation therapist, i.e you already have spoken with a urologist.
Well…one of the things that happens now on a routine basis is that folks present to my office for a second opinion about what to do about their newly diagnosed prostate cancer. What happens is the patient searches for information about prostate cancer and invariably they find my book on Amazon or by virtue of Prostate Diaries (which surprisingly has a very large internet footprint)and then make an appointment for the second opinion. I have seen folks from all over and it has been very rewarding. It is…
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Moishe Rosen’s (1932-2010) perspective on terminal prostate cancer one year ago-poignant
Adversity an opportunity?
I remember the things that went through my head when the realization that I had prostate cancer took hold. For me the toughest part was waiting on the biopsy and wondering if I had the “bad” kind. I now refer to that as the Frank Zappa kind. Then there was the part of knowing I had a ” reasonable kind” and the emotional journey that that entailed. Telling people you love, how to tell associates, when to tell friends and patients. After the diagnosis all the stuff is set in motion to deal with the problem and arranging for all the details. What to do, who to do it, where, when? It helps in a way, to get your mind off the problem. It moves from ” I have cancer ” to ” what am I going to do about it ” and that in away helps one move on and is a bit…
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Prostate Diaries 