The book details one person's twenty year survival story of a life with multiple occurrences of Stage IV Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Mike McGarr details his journey from initial diagnosis, through two more recurrences and many late effects, into the unknowns of long-term survivorship with a candid story of the highs and lows of struggling not only with cancer, but also with alcohol.

Manjusha Pawagi, a successful family court judge, has written a not-so-typical memoir about her experience with cancer. Wryly funny and stubbornly hopeful, this is her quirky take on what it's like to face your own mortality when, to be honest, you thought you'd live forever. She describes how even the darkest moments of life can be made worse with roommates; details how much determination it takes to ignore the statistics; and answers the age-old question: what does it take to get a banan...

When Tamara Levine received her breast cancer diagnosis, in a state of shock, she decided to inform her friends and colleagues by writing to them. That letter was the first of thirteen communications she calls her healing journey. As well as sharing the letters, Tamara tells us what she learned maneuvering through the black hole of cancer treatment. Tamara discusses vulnerabilities and fears, the impact of both financial and personal supports, the need to make choices, and the necessity fo...

When an X-ray of a sore arm quickly leads to a diagnosis of Stage IV kidney cancer—one which would soon affect his bones, his lungs, lymph nodes, and brain—Peter Rooney’s life will never be the same. Faced with the prognosis of an incurable disease and armed only with the will to fight back, Immunopatient chronicles Peter’s desperate quest for hope and healing, and the experimental treatment that will give him a chance to strike back at his disease.Detailing both the medic...

A first person account of a lost battle with Cancer. Elizabeth Barry's personal hand written journals describe her physical and emotional trials before and during her Lymphoma diagnosis and treatment. The book chronicles her thoughts, feelings and experiences in an unedited format. This is not the story that we often read of the smiling cancer survivor. The loss of her battle is a result that is often ignored in the big business of cancer fund raising, which seems to focus mostly on the "h...

This book covers several topics including: - THE RISK FACTORS FOR GETTING CANCER - INDICATIONS THAT DIET INFLUENCES CANCER RISK - ROLE OF DIET IN CAUSING CANCER - HOW CERTAIN FOODS MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF CANCER - COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT DIET AND CANCER and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Written by acclaimed integrative oncologist Ben Johnson, MD, DO, NMD, No Ma’am-ogram! Radical Rethink on Mammograms refutes the medical myths and fallacies at the root of today’s conventional breast health care protocols, offering readers safer solutions to breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Dr. Ben discusses the new research behind practical and effective alternatives to harmful mammograms, biopsies, radiation and chemo therapies. His holistic approach includes recommenda...

Treatment for lung cancer is like going to a casino. Some play big, some play small. A few won but many lost their hard earned fortune. A Russian physician, dramatist and author wrote, "The only difference between doctors and lawyers is that lawyers merely rob you, whereas doctors rob you and kill you too." Take time to reflect on this statement. The stake in the "cancer casino" is high.Many patients who came to us were "medically written off." Their plea was, "I followed what my d...

For most women and their families, a diagnosis of breast cancer is both devastating and confusing. Questions about the disease -- its cause, treatment, and prognosis -- can be overwhelming at such a difficult time. By gathering together all the latest information available on the subject, this book helps women better understand their illness and enables them to make knowledgeable choices about their care. Among topics discussed are the pros and cons of different treatments including surger...

The definitive guide to natural and complementary medicines and clinics for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and wish to know their options. This book offers vital advice and information on how to fight cancer without choosing radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgery.In The Cancer Directory internationally renowned holistic cancer consultant Dr Rosy Daniel provides authoritative medical advice on the appropriateness and efficacy of the most commonly used alternative treatment...

Real People, Real StoriesThe Experts, The Carers, The Survivors, The FamiliesUnbreakable Spirit is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of cancer. It tells the true stories of people who have survived cancer and of those who are terminally ill. It also shares the experiences of people who have had a loved one die from cancer and includes information from hospice workers, oncologists, GPs, a counsellor, surgeon and breast physician.Wh...

The Essential Guide to Living With Prostate Cancer This book covers several topics including: - Prostate Cancer – An Overview - Who Gets Prostate Cancer? - Diagnosis - Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer - Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.