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Writer and political activist Mike Marqusee was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in the summer of 2007. At first, disinclined to share his misery with others, he was reluctant to write about his illness. But he then came to realize that doing so provided a precious continuity with his life as a writer before contracting the disease, and a way of reaching out to a wider world that the illness made physically less accessible.

Everything you need to know about breast health and breast cancer in one place, essential advice you can trust from Mount Sinai’s Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Elisa Port, and her patients. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. There are 300,000 women...

Cancer diagnosis and treatment doesn't have to be a passive experience, and it shouldn't be. Dr. Kathryn Schmitz's Moving Through Cancer introduces a 21-day program of strength training and exercise for cancer prevention and recovery. Go from diagnosis to thriving with this empowering guide to...

The highly anticipated second edition of Cancer Secrets carries forth integrative oncologist Jonathan Stegall, MD’s commitment to disseminate the latest, most forward-thinking and practical information about cancer in an easy-to-understand cancer book. Dr. Stegall’s insights are rooted in his thriving integrative oncology practice located in Atlanta, GA. Through hands-on involvement with his patients, Dr. Stegall’s open-minded approach has garnered a comprehensive understanding of which approaches have proven effective and which ones fall short in the realm of cancer treatment.

Guided imagery for chemotherapy is a holistic, mind-body therapy that consists of healing words and images, set to soothing music, to achieve specific healing goals. Repeated listening once or twice a day for 2-3 weeks ensures maximum impact on physical comfort and positive attitude. This...

In this thought-provoking memoir, an award-winning journalist explores the chaos, doubt, and search for meaning that come with staying one step ahead of cancer for decades. “An Exercise in Uncertainty has a powerful and restorative story to tell us. Jonathan Gluck’s life of illness and...

Lee Johnson was a man with simple dreams. He never imagined that he would become the face of a David-and-Goliath showdown against one of the world's most powerful corporate giants. But a workplace accident left Lee doused in a toxic chemical and facing a deadly cancer that turned his life upside down. In 2018, the world watched as Lee was thrust to the forefront of one the most dramatic legal battles in recent history. The Monsanto Papers takes listeners behind the scenes of a grueling legal battle, pulling back the curtain on the frailties of the American court system.

Ten psychotherapeutic tales of men with cancer in their lives finding their way through the crisis. Three characters are introduced to us: a young, aspirational real estate salesperson, a rusted drill bit, and ‘the man whose wife is unwell’. They are fi rst put to the test by the crisis, but...

After Annabelle Gurwitch received an out-of-the blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, an existential dread set in. Precision medicine offered a temporary reprieve—but instead of turning into a cancer warrior, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker. Her motto: no runs, no ribbons, no religion. Told with her signature wit, warmth, and gimlet eye, Gurwitch draws inspiration from Greek mythology and TV comedies, Kermit the Frog and Samuel Beckett.

This guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes including diet to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer...

Fifteen years ago, Alice Hoffman received a diagnosis that changed everything about the life she'd been living. Most significant - aside from the grueling physical ordeal she underwent - was the way it changed how she felt inside and what she thought she ought to be doing with her days. Now she has written the book that she needed to read then. In this honest, wise, and upbeat guide, Alice Hoffman provides a road map for the making of one's life into the very best it can be.

First and foremost, I am a woman that was looking for answers, just like you. I have claimed victory over two breast cancer journeys. My healing journeys taught me so much about myself and breast cancer in general. These experiences have been stepping stones into creating my first book, Heal Breast Cancer Naturally, Healing Diva Retreats, and various coaching programs for women that are looking for support.

The Cancer Club is a collection of very real stories from past and present members of the club–daughters, sons, parents, siblings, friends and the doctors and nurses who stand by your side.

In this explosive exposé, Ewan Cameron reveals: how to heal yourself naturally of colon cancer, stories of ordinary people who cured themselves of colon cancer naturally, why the quality of your health depends on the quality of your cells, how colon cancer starts first in the mind, thirty-three facts vaccine companies don't want you to know, and much more.

Every woman needs to know about breast cancer. It accounts for about one in three of all new cancers found in women, and you probably already know of at least one person who it’s touched. This isn’t about fear; it’s about arming yourself with understanding, knowledge, and power—and this book will show you how.

The mind-body connection is a well-established phenomenon in modern medicine, and many healthcare practitioners recognize the importance of incorporating positive affirmations into cancer treatment. Studies have shown that cancer patients who practice positive affirmations experience less anxiety, depression, and pain, and have a more positive outlook on life.

Some stories are meant to be heard. I Carry You is a deeply personal memoir that invites listeners into one family's transformative journey through pediatric cancer, child loss, enduring love, and the hope that can emerge from life's hardest moments. When Christina's three-year-old daughter, Addie, was diagnosed with cancer, everything changed.

AudioLearn’s Medical School Crash Courses presents Oncology. Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you’re simply interested in the subject of oncology. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school oncology course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master oncology. 

“People faced with cancer take life seriously – very seriously. They want answers; they need to know what works. I know the feeling. For over twenty years now I have sat in groups with thousands of others going through cancer. Between us we have tried many things. We have worked out what...

After a near fatal stroke in 1995, Robert McCrum has gained an intimate understanding of his own mortality. Twenty-two years on, his friends have joined him in experiencing Prospero’s ‘every third thought’ of death as a dominating theme of life. McCrum asks: can we make peace with what...