tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114833974012757165.post1737512737823980325..comments2023-04-18T01:19:13.256-07:00Comments on Prostate Snatchers: The Art of Being a PatientProstate Oncology Specialistshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308174937988133133noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114833974012757165.post-37774767596354284702014-04-17T11:47:51.548-07:002014-04-17T11:47:51.548-07:00Hi Ralph,
Thanks so much to you and Dr. Scholz fo...Hi Ralph,<br /><br />Thanks so much to you and Dr. Scholz for your book and this blog. Both kept me from becoming one more surgical case and after 3 years I am still on active surveillance. Thankfully my greatest fear has always been over-treatment, not PCa. Your book is largely responsible for my current happy state of health. <br /><br />Your comments are spot on:<br /><br /><i>"A significant part of any doctor’s job is to create a relationship based on trust, confidence and hope. And as patients, our job is to put ourselves in charge of our recovery. It is our job to do the research, and give ourselves permission to say “No” if we feel the recommended treatment—for what ever reason, or simply instinct— is not right for us."</i> <br /><br />I also wanted to give a shout out to Richard Lam, MD, Dr. Sholz's partner who exhibits all the traits that one would hope for in their caregiver. I feel mighty lucky to have found him -- despite a trek from the east coast to see him from time to time. Well worth the plane fare.<br /><br />Thanks again and keep up the good work. <br /><br />Peter Hollis<br />Hillsborough, NCPeter Hollis, ODhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753725539451037066noreply@blogger.com