Prostate Cancer: Armed and Ready: A Survival Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery

With expert medical advice from leading specialists in the field, this bookdelivers an inspiring message of hope for patients confronted by life-threatening choices. Drawing from his own experience, prostate cancer survivor Don Kaltenbach helps patients cut through the controversies and confusion. He shares his emotional journey and first-hand knowledge of radioactive seed implants (brachytherapy) and focal cryotherapy for recurrent cancer. The book surveys the entire range of currently available treatment options, examining the pros and cons of each - including state-of-the-art Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), proton beam therapy, and robotic surgery. Prostate Cancer Armed and Ready targets all the key issues for men and their families and explains how, by becoming informed (armed and ready), patients can take aim with their doctors to win the battle against prostate cancer. Don Kaltenbach is the former Executive Director of the Dattoli Cancer Center& Brachytherapy Research Institute of Sarasota, Florida. A prostate cancersurvivor and activist for more than 20 years, he is a noted author and frequent lecturer for prostate cancer support groups and civic organizations.