Cancer category: 1369 books

Part medical diary, part naturalist’s journal, part tribute to a remote mountain community and its 123 residents, February Light is the often humorous account of one woman’s journey through a difficult and unexpected cancer diagnosis. This spare and evocative book celebrates our bonds with family,...

Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors Tumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes Carcinoid tumors produce the vasoactive substance, serotonin Vasodilation of the blood vessels causes flushing The flushing results from secretion of...

My belief that these dreaded diseases can be cured is based on a series of events that actually occurred. The fact that these events surfaced over a period of time, and that they were assimilated into the daily lives of my wife and me, is the primary evidence that I have to present to you. I am not presenting this possible cure for these dreaded diseases as fact.An Unbelievable dialogue

"...[B]ut those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar as with eagle's wings; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and never tire." --Isaiah 40:31  These words from the book of Isaiah would turn out to be prophetic for Chris and Stephanie--a...

Imagine making a deal with Death (Mort Ality) to skip breast cancer. But, to even the scales, you must deal with Mort’s cousin who handles the universal law of balance, Murphy’s law. For better quality of life, Wendy, a single mother and new business owner, has a prophylactic mastectomy to prevent...

This book is not about so-called alternative medicine. It is about standard, orthodox medicine that had many good treatments for cancer up until the early 20th century. For reasons of power and control of the population, it was decided around 1910 that only radiation and surgery would be the approved...

One woman’s brave journey to take control of her life, health, and future. After a routine pap smear in 2009, Angela Schmidt Fishbaugh discovered that she had tested positive for BRCA1, a genetic trait that predisposed her to breast and ovarian cancer. After her initial shock-and subsequent...

Do you have breast cancer or know someone who does? Do you think the situation is hopeless? When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was one of the most frightening experiences in my life. Through my firsthand experience, I found a lot of great information and answers to questions that others may...

The Prostate Storm is one man's journey through prostate disease and cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and its aftermath. Blunt, insightful, sometimes funny, author Steve Vogel tackles many of the big controversies in the prostate world— PSA screening, overtreatment, the cancer-inflammation-diet...

When catastrophic illness strikes, someone close to the patient—a spouse, child, grandchild, or close friend—inevitably joins that patient on the arduous journey through treatment and recovery. Surprisingly, health-care professionals largely acknowledge that personal caregivers have more influence...

A set of 18 bilingual cards with messages that can be put to use by anyone in a hospital or at home who has trouble speaking or is too tired or sick to communicate. Cards include common messages like, “bored,” “hungry,” “no phone calls,” and so on, and are printed in English and Spanish, with whimsical illustrations to brighten their day.

Depressed, fearful, lonely, sad, and loveless? You do not need to feel this way any more. This book has practical tips that will help you regain control, revitalize your spirits and rediscover love. Michelle has survived cancer and now, eleven years cancer free, shares her simple steps to living a healthy, joyful life, full of love and contentment.

"You have cancer." These are words people dread hearing. But when worse comes to worst, push comes to shove, something wonderful happens. More people come together for support and encouragement. More people participate in "Race for the Cure" events, and more people discover an...

The book “Get a Life (The Dummies Guide To Life)”, grew out of my brushes with life and my life long study of and fascination with human nature. I also had a bout of cancer in 2006. I find it interesting how people react to big events like finding out you have cancer.