Words of wisdom by Rich Bevan-Thomas, MD my surgeon who graciously wrote this foreword to my book The Prostate Chronicles - A Medical Memoir . Dr. Bevan-Thomas addresses the challenges faced by men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
When Bob told me he was writing a book on prostate
cancer during a recent appointment at my clinic, I paused for a minute. I
prepared myself for another “Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers” book.
Then he asked me to write the foreword for the book. This was definitely getting awkward.
Fortunately, Bob continued on about why he wrote the book and how he was a contributor to several online prostate cancer forums. My interest piqued and after reading the book, I agreed to write this foreword.
Bob has written a memoir of his prostate cancer experience that I think many readers will enjoy.
Bob’s witty comments like “your mileage may vary” and his reference to “life’s runway” brings in his sense of humor of how he handled his diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Then he asked me to write the foreword for the book. This was definitely getting awkward.
Fortunately, Bob continued on about why he wrote the book and how he was a contributor to several online prostate cancer forums. My interest piqued and after reading the book, I agreed to write this foreword.
Bob has written a memoir of his prostate cancer experience that I think many readers will enjoy.
Bob’s witty comments like “your mileage may vary” and his reference to “life’s runway” brings in his sense of humor of how he handled his diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Men handle this challenging diagnosis differently but
it is refreshing to hear that despite taking his diagnosis seriously, Bob was
able to reflect at length in “The Prostate Chronicles.” He provides several excellent recommendations
for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
As a Urologist specializing in robotic surgery, I
encourage my patients to use social networking for support. While most men rely
on support from their immediate fam,ily, having support from other men who have
experienced the same diagnosis can never be underestimated.
There are multiple challenges that men face with a new
prostate cancer diagnosis. The most important recommendation that I give
patients is, “don’t panic.”
I recommend patients perform their due diligence in finding the best Urologist and Radiation Oncologist to discuss options and make sure to ask the tough questions. Is a prostate MRI advised? Is genetic testing an option?
I recommend patients perform their due diligence in finding the best Urologist and Radiation Oncologist to discuss options and make sure to ask the tough questions. Is a prostate MRI advised? Is genetic testing an option?
I advise patients and families to start at the
beginning and understand their cancer and where they are on the spectrum of the
disease process.
With a dose of humor and many prostate cancer facts, Bob’s journey is a raw and
unbiased approach to addressing prostate cancer. I hope men find this memoir
useful.
Richard Bevan-Thomas, M.D.
Urologist & Prostate Cancer Specialist
Urology Partners of North Texas
For a timely read about five decades of friendship.
Letters In A Helmet - A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood
Urologist & Prostate Cancer Specialist
Urology Partners of North Texas
For a timely read about five decades of friendship.
Letters In A Helmet - A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood
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