Chemotherapy saves lives, but new studies-including research led by coauthor Dr. Dan Silverman-reveal that the agents used to kill cancer cells may also impair normal brain function. Even years after treatment people have reported problems with memory, concentration, multitasking, and word retrieval. Silverman and Idelle Davidson combine cutting-edge science and true stories to demonstrate that chemo brain” is not a figment of your imagination. With its invaluable strategies and straightf...

A critical resource for anyone with a cancer diagnosis. Written by a radiation oncologist and cancer researcher, Taking Charge of Cancer offers an insider’s guide to understanding and receiving the best treatment options, choosing the right medical team, and approaching this difficult time with knowledge and hope.Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be terrifying, and the first thing you probably want to know is: How am I going to survive this? Cancer...

Here for Now combines narrative with meditations and exercises. While there have been many books on meditation and perhaps even more on cancer, until now, there have been no books that apply the principles of mindfulness to living with this disease. This book has been a welcome addition to the body of work available to patients and healthcare practitioners alike. As a psychotherapist and cancer survivor, Elana Rosenbaum has become an international spokesperson for the use of mindfulness te...

The #1 Best tools and Tips from the Trenches of Breast Cancer can be the best friend you wish you had; a friend that will take you by the hand and lead you through the confusing maze of your personal journey following diagnosis. Heartfelt and immediate, this book delivers personal, practical advice from and for breast cancer survivors, family and friends. Beloved by thousands of breast cancer survivors over the past 5 years, now available at last in a downloadable e-book format.

For David Oliver, it was hearing "Stage IV" and "not curable," that made his knees go weak. Receiving the bad news that he had terminal cancer was devastating. His choices, like most persons given a death sentence, were to retreat, fight, or accept it. He chose the latter, to accept and seize the moment to share his story so that it might help persons with cancer, and those who care for them. He takes the reader on a roller-coaster journey of anxiety and fear, from needle and open biopsies...

When cancer is diagnosed, it is not only the person diagnosed who experiences concerns about the future - but also the relatives and friends. In fact, studies have shown that levels of distress are just as high in the next of kin as in the patient! That is why we think of cancer as a "family" disease and recognize that support is needed by the family members as well as the patient. Other studies show that helping the spouse of a cancer patient cope better has a substantial effect upon the ...

Today, more breast cancer treatment options are available than ever before. But how can you determine the course of action that is right for YOU?Breast Cancer: Beyond Convention is the only single resource that lays out all of the traditional and alternative approaches available today. Assembling a "dream team" of breast cancer experts, the editors of this truly groundbreaking guide encourage readers to work with their practitioners as they consider a varie...

In Prostate Cancer Guide, Merlin Sprague -- himself a prostate cancer survivor -- tells his first-hand story of dealing with cancer and its effects on all aspects of his life. Merlin's cancer was virulent and advanced but twelve years later, he's still here. In this book, Merlin gives men many recommendations on things they can do, what they should watch for, and tips on getting through the experience. And, finally, there is candid information on dealing with life afterwards. This book is ...

How John Hall's book is different from others**John was diagnosed with Melanoma Cancer IV, had surgery to remove 10 metasticized tumors, but afterwards was informed by his Oncologist M.D. that there was little or no hope for recovery-- since Chemo and Radiation Therapy do not work on Melanoma, John felt like he was facing immediate death in the next few months. However under the guidance of a Holistic Nutritionist he was able to rebuild his Immune System. As a result, 2 years later...

According to oncologist D. Barry Boyd, controlling weight, becoming active, and reducing stress are not simply nuances of basic well-being; they are absolutely necessary for the successful treatment of cancer. Even with the best medical care, including chemotherapy, a patient's cancer treatment can be sabotaged if these areas are neglected.In The Cancer Recovery Plan, Dr. Boyd presents his proven integrative program for maximizing the effectiveness of cancer treatm...

PREVENTING IS BETTER THAN CURE  is Bad News for meat industry, tobacco industry, fast food industry and pharmaceutical industry Why?                                                         A cancer happens and often is not clear what caused the uncontrolled cell growth. We cannot know that cancer is present during most of its ...

An exploration of foods which help cancers develop and foods which reduce cancer risk - a plain English nutritional guide