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| View Larger Image | Hit Below the Belt : Facing Up to Prostate Cancer
by F. Ralph Berberich M.D.
| | List Price: | $14.95 |  | | 11 New starting at: | $1.94 | | 25 Used starting at: | $0.01 | | 1 Collectible starting at: | $30.00 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1139528 | | Studio: | Celestial Arts | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 211 | | Publication Date: | December 31, 1969 | | Publisher: | Celestial Arts |
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Product Description
In "Hit Below the Belt," doctor-turned-patient Ralph Berberich speaks out about prostate cancer's assault on his mind, body, and sexuality. Boldly sharing the personal, and sometimes graphic, details of his own experience, Berberich offers men -- and those who care for them -- the insight, medical guidance, comfort, and companionship that they all too often go without. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 2.5 based on 6 reviews)
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Hit Below the Belt 
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and am about to undergo a radical prostatectomy in about 6 days. I was disappointed in the book and found it amazing how many physicians and other professionals were consulted before the author determined or decided on his course of treatment. I had hoped to have a more balanced read and this book made me really wonder whether I have opted for what is best for me. I am not a doctor and did not have access to the professionals the author had access to. Fortunately, I first read a book by Dr. Patrick C. Walsh who developed the "nerve-sparing" technique before I read this book. At least I have some peace of mind that I have made the right decision.
August 09, 2003 | |
Berberich's exagerations do a disservice to readers
He makes the process even scarier than it already needs to be. He exagerates. For instance, he describes the pain of the biopsy as horrible. Having just had one, I can say the pain was not noteworthy. He goes to a hundred doctors to determine his course of action. Doesn't that, by itself, show he's at least a little bit crazy?
September 26, 2002 | |
Fresh perspective on prostrate cancer 
Because the author is a doctor, because of the treatment option he selected, and most of all, because of his direct and engaging writing style, Berberich's book is well worth reading.
September 05, 2001 | |
Another viewpoint 
I read this book because of the quotes I'd read in a nutrition newsletter that seemed to capture the mind-set that was essental if one is to deal with prostate cancer successfully. I'm a pediatrcian, like the author, who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a radical prostatectomy with good results. I was hoping for more wisdom from reading the book, but found most of it only in the introduction. The author's obsessive pursuit of knowledge in order to make his decision fit his personality, but perhaps not many others. His anecdotal comments about the surgical option are just that, and far from what I experienced. I'm afraid that many of his own fears will only serve to cause more anxiety to readers than is necessary and prevent them from "coming to peace" with prostate cancer and the decision they make. For those men who have decided on radiation and seeds this book might be helpful. But, for those seeking a balanced view of the treatment options this book will not be useful.
August 14, 2001 | |
We Are All Human 
HIT BELOW THE BELT is the true story of a medical doctor's diagnosis of having Prostate Cancer, and his journey of the many twists and turns of seeking treatment for his conditon. A no holds barred book about a very common ailment, that every man over 40 should be required to read, together with their mates. Told in non medical lingo, the book is a fast read.
August 12, 2001 | |
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