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CANCER: 50 ESSENTIAL THINGS

CANCER: 50 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO: Revised and Updated Edition
by Greg Anderson, O. Carl Simonton (Foreword)

If you or a loved one has recently been dianosed with cancer, have suffered a recurrence, or are in remission, this book is for you.

 

WHAT TO EAT

WHAT TO EAT IF YOU HAVE
CANCER

by Daniella Chace, Maureen Keane,
John A. Lung

Improved dietary habits can support cancer treatment programs; yet too few cancer guides provide much information on just what kind of diet should be followed. Enter this title, written by two licensed nutritionists and focusing on foods which reduce toxicity from chemotherapy and increase the body's recovery process. From supplement "dos and don'ts" to insights on natural foods, this covers many topics.

 

A BREAST CANCER JOURNEY

A BREAST CANCER JOURNEY
by American Cancer Society

This book will supply invaluable, up-to-date information about diagnosis, treatment options, and the path ahead. It is written in a friendly, understandable way, with information that is comprehensive but not overwhelming.

 

LUNG CANCER

LUNG CANCER: Myths, Facts,
Choices--and Hope

by Claudia I. Henschke, Peggy McCarthy, Sarah Wernick

The sheer volume of information presented here is the strength of this comprehensive manual on lung cancer. Writing with freelancer Wernick, Henschke, chief of the division of chest imaging at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, provides a medical perspective on the disease, while McCarthy, founder of the Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE) offers support for those afflicted as well as their caregivers.

 

SURVIVING CANCER

SURVIVING CANCER
by Margie Levine

"When facing a major health crisis, connecting with people is an invaluable lifeline," writes Margie Levine in Surviving Cancer: One Woman's Story and Her Inspiring Program for Anyone Facing a Cancer Diagnosis.

 

NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMAS

NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMAS:
Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment and Options

by Lorraine Johnston

Johnston, the daughter of a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and the wife of a Hodgkin's patient, presents a voluminous look at coping with the medical, financial, social, and research aspects of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

 

MELANOMA

100 QUESTION and ANSWERS
ABOUT MELANOMA & OTHER SKIN CANCERS

by Margie Levine

Covers a wide range of topics, including skin cancer basics; prevention, diagnosis, treatment and side effects; and strategies for coping with emotional and healthcare issues.

 

NOTHING TO FEAR

NOTHING TO FEAR: The Key
to Cancer Survival

by Margie Levine

Since he was first diagnosed with cancer in 1995, trusted advisor and best-selling author Larry Burkett has learned, in his words, "more than I ever wanted to know" about cancer and the keys to living through the healing process.

STOPPING CANCER

STOPPING CANCER BEFORE
IT STARTS

by Margie Levine

Balanced and sensible, this volume provides a clear and informative introduction to cancer; it contrasts cancer facts and fictions, then reviews optimal lifestyle choices for disease prevention.