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Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer Patient Stories
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Ed Horowitz
During a routine exam in May 2007, Ed Horowitz's urologist told him, "Your prostate feels normal, but due to your age (69), I am going to order a PSA blood test." Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests indicate a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. Because Ed's levels were elevated, his doctor ordered a biopsy.
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Michael Kostic
Michael Kostic considers himself very lucky to be alive. He had retired in 1999 at the age of 61 from his job of 34 years as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike. Between the auto emissions and smoking cigarettes, he knew that there was a good chance cancer was in his future.
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Howard Kulp
Howard Kulp knows how to successfully navigate his way through life. In his younger days, Howard successfully operated a couple of IGA grocery stores. He later sold them and purchased bowling lanes. Once they were profitable, he sold them and moved on to the water business. Until he retired in 1997, Howard worked as an independent contractor selling bottled water. It seemed Howard knew how to manage the future.
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Arthur Silver
Who says cancer doesn't have to change your life? Arthur Silver, that's who. In the spring of 2004, Art's urologist noticed slightly elevated PSA levels. A biopsy indicated Arthur had prostate cancer. His urologist recommended a therapy, which he could provide at a local hospital. Although this option would have been convenient for Art, he searched the Internet to learn more about prostate cancer treatment. What he learned was that he needed a second opinion.
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Ralph Sullivan
In 2009, Ralph Sullivan, of Easton, PA, was working at a demanding job as director of information technology for a global chemical company. That same year, Ralph learned he had prostate cancer. He was only 50 at the time. Although Ralph was younger than most for this diagnosis, the disease was caught in the earliest possible stage.
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