The Powers That Are

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Today, prostate cancer treatment is best viewed as individualized options, rather than a "one size fits all" approach. Complicated and confusing? Yes, but in the end a better solution for you. So, how do you decide which treatment option is best for you? First, become educated so that you understand the basics of prostate cancer and learn the lingo of the disease. This does not mean you have to become a physician, but learn enough so that you know what questions to ask and can recognize a knowledgeable and open-minded physician from one who is not. Reading this book will go a long way in educating you. Second, find a physician who is knowledgeable and open to a variety of treatments and will spend the time necessary to answer your questions. Sometimes, for a variety of medical reasons, it may be that a single treatment is clearly best for a patient. More often there are several treatments that would be appropriate and you will have to decide which is best for you. This is a difficult decision because your life is on the line. Often this decision is part "head" and part "heart". The head part is your due diligence. Are the numbers right for your disease? Is the outcome likely to be good? The heart part is your gut instinct as to which treatment you have the most confidence in. Which one feels "right" for you? In the end, only you can provide the answer.