Hill, Albert Fay
Fink, John M.
From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by FGP For individuals with cancer, AIDS, chronic fatigue and other degenerative diseases there are alternative treatments available, but because of the medical climate in the U.S., getting information about your options can be next to impossible. Third Opinion lists treatment centers, educational centers, support groups and information services in North America and overseas to help you in your search for non-conventional therapies. The information listed here is only a starting place, and any facility should be thoroughly researched before you begin treatment; however, this directory is an invaluable resource not only for names and addresses, but also for comparison shopping information like prices, treatments offered and length of stay. Excerpted from Third Opinion (as appears in The WomanSource Catalog & Review). Copyright(c) 1992. Reprinted by permission, all rights reserved International Holistic Center, Inc. P.O. Box 15103, Phoenix, Arizona 85060 United States (602) 957-3322 Contact Person: Stan Kalson, Director Background: This organization provides information and referrals concerning holistic health care in Arizona and beyond. Illness Addressed: Cancer and other diseases, plus a wellness approach to prevent illness. Type of Information Offered: The center provides information about holistic health care and helps publish the Holistic H.E.L.P. Handbook. It... read more
Anderson, Greg
Ingram A cancer survivor offers readers fifty proactive steps to take when confronted with a cancer diagnosis, covering diet, treatment programs, and the importance of a healthy attitude in healing. 75,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour.
Diamond, W. John
Book Description Based on the pioneering treatment plans of 37 alternative medicine cancer specialists, this book guides you through the safest and most effective treatment alternatives known today. Learn how leading practitioners use herbs, nutrition, supplements, diet, oxygen, enzymes, glandular extracts, homeopathic remedies, plus specialized new substances such as Ukrain, Essiac, Carnivora, Iscador, 714X, shark cartilage, and many other to prevent and reverse cancer.
Pelton, Ross
Review Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. author of Earl Mindell's Herb Bible The definitive guide to alternative therapies. I highly recommend this book as a must read. Ingram An up-to-date guide to alternative cancer treatments offers the first comprehensive and reliable discussion of cancer-fighting medications and regimens, including vitamins, diet, and group therapy, that can be used along with traditional therapies. 35,000 first printing. Book Description Alternatives in Cancer Therapy offers help for all patients coping with cancer. The therapies discussed in this book are primarily non-toxic, have few, if any, side effects, and tend to strengthen the immune system. They can be used as supplemental regimens that help maximize the effectiveness of traditional therapies such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Patients have a right to know all of their treatment options, and Dr. Ross Pelton presents dozens of choices, including: * Shark Cartilage * Gerson Therapy * Mistletoe * Isoprinosine * Laetrile * Selenium * Beta-Carotene * Hydrogen Peroxide * Vitamins C and E * The Hoxsey Treatment Non-traditional therapies can enhance the quality of life, and improve overall health while treating the disease. Alternatives in Cancer Therapy provides information on the research, efficacy, potential side effects, and availability of each treatment.
Levin, Bernard, Md.
From Kirkus Reviews For those concerned about prevention as well as those diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a comprehensive, knowledgeable resource under the aegis of the American Cancer Society. Levin (a colon and rectal cancer specialist at the University of Chicago's medical school) is realistic and reassuring: Colorectal cancer is among the most preventable forms of the disease; some basic lifestyle changes can help many lower their chances of developing it, and with early diagnosis and treatment, those who do get it have ``an excellent chance of full recovery.'' Levin first describes the structure of the digestive system and how cancer develops when something goes awry. He then looks at dietary measures (some recipes and menus included) and other strategies for warding off the disease. Levin then describes screening, early detection techniques, and diagnosis; information on surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments follows. Levin also discusses ``Alternative and Complementary Therapies,'' offering sound guidelines for evaluating these and incorporating them into a standard treatment plan. A final chapter considers the issues of living with the aftermath of successful treatment, as well as offering help for those for whom treatment has failed. Well organized and thorough, a sound, reassuring first resource for those facing the disease. (illustrations) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Book Description From America's leading cancer authority comes a patient's advocacy book for colorectal cancer patients--and their families--that offers medical expertise, practical advice, and emotional support. Colon and rectal cancers (or colorectal cancer) affect more and more people each year and account for about 11 percent of all new cancer cases and 10 percent of all cancer-related deaths. More than 95,000 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in 1998 alone. Recognizing that there is a 92 percent... read more
Runowicz, Carolyn D., Md.
From Kirkus Reviews Concise, thorough and up-to-date, this American Cancer Society guide offers concrete help to women who have been diagnosed with cancer of the reproductive system. Runowicz (a gynecologic oncologist at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City), Petrek (a breast cancer specialist at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Hospital, also in New York), and Gansler (director of health content at the ACS) have a wealth of information and experience to impartthey have arranged it so that women suffering from the first shock of diagnosis and their supporters can find the specifics on their situation, easily absorb the information, and make a plan on how to proceed. The guide, divided into four sections, covers the female organs where most cancers occur (breast, cervix, uterus, and ovaries). For each, the authors explain normal structure and function, detail how cancer occurs, describe in detail diagnosis, testing and staging of the disease, and then treatment. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are still the standards of treatment; hormone therapies relatively new to the arsenal are discussed here, along with realistic information on side effects. Throughout, the language is understandable without oversimplification, the tone is matter-of-fact. An invaluable resources list points readers in the best direction for research into individual situationsfrom medical options (including front-line experimental possibilities) to daily support. This is the best type of self-help: sound information as a starting point for seeking treatment. -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Book Description From America's leading cancer authority comes a patient's advocacy book for women with breast cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer--and their families--that offers medical ex-pertise, practical advice, and emotional support. Breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers are the four most common cancers among women, with over 254,000 newly diagnosed cases in 1998. Recognizing that the survival rate is significantly higher when these diseases are detected early and... read more
Sandra Levy
US Department of Health
Wittman, Juliet
From Publishers Weekly This NBA nominee is Whittman's courageous account of a year-long battle with breast cancer. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Breast cancer is epidemic in the United States today, which explains the explosion of works on the topic. This book, a very personal journal, discusses the disease from diagnosis and surgery to traditional and alternative therapies. The author found the tumor herself, had it confirmed by a mammogram, had surgery, and underwent a variety of therapies. Because breast cancer is now considered a systemic disease, radical surgery is not recommended when the tumor is in its early stages. Cancer... read more --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
American Cancer Society
From Book News, Inc. Guides women through the maze of information and decisions involved in the emotional and physical aspects of the breast cancer experience, from the moment of diagnosis to decision-making throughout the process of treatment, recovery, and planning for the future. A resource section and an appendix list abundant relevant resources.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR Book Info Consumer text presenting current information about diagnosis, treatment options, and the path ahead. Includes quotes, practical tips, tools for family and friends, detailed questions to ask the doctor, and space for personal notes. Softcover.
Epstein, Samuel S., Md.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: The Politics of Risk PART I: UNDERSTANDING BREAST CANCER RISKS 1: Determining Your Risk 2: Estrogen: The Common Link PART II: MODERN MEDICINE AND BREAST CANCER RISKS 3: The Pill: Assessing Your Risks 4: Estrogen Replacement Therapy: Pros and Cons 5: The Case Against Mammography 6: Breast Implants: The Whole Story 7: The Case Against Chemoprevention 8: Common Medications and Your Risks PART III: DIETARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BREAST CANCER RISKS 9: Eating for Health and Longevity 10: Lifestyle Risk Factors and Coping Strategies 11: Where You Live 12: Hazards in the Workplace PART IV: FINDING OUT THE TRUTH ABOUT BREAST CANCER 13: The Politics of Breast Cancer: Setting a New Agenda APPENDIX A: RESOURCES APPENDIX B: ACTIVIST BREAST CANCER GROUPS NOTES GLOSSARY INDEX
John Link
Austin, Steve
Table of Contents Contents Foreword Ingram For women who want to actively participate in their diagnosis and treatment, this book explores pertinent medical information about breast cancer currently neglected by popular breast cancer books and by both conventional and alternative medicine. Illustrations and charts.
Bryant, Barry.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 262) and index.
John Boik
Simone, Charles B.
"Simone health series." Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-326) and index.
Cameron, Ewan
Midwest Book Review Cancer and Vitamin C explains, in plain language, the nature and known causes of cancer, covering nearly all its different forms and their natural progression. It also weighs the value and limitations of various modes of treatment: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormones, immunotherapy, and a number of unorthodox ones. The value of vitamin C as an adjunct therapy is corroborated by detailed accounts of cancer patients who have derived varying degrees of benefit from vitamin C treatment.
LeShan, Lawrence
Ingram Widely considered the father of mind-body therapy, LeShan has spent more than 35 years working with cancer patients. In this book, he presents 29 exercises that involving reflection, discussion and writing that are designed to help cancer patients define their goals and questions and come to terms with their fears.
Frahm, Anne E.
Wilheim Reich
Anderson, Greg
Ingram Honest and understandable, this book shows how a positive attitude affects cancer and may even contribute to its cure, providing an encouraging message of hope for any cancer victim.
Lynes, Barry
Bibliography: p. 137-139.
Louise Greenfield
Kushi, Michio
Includes bibliographical references (p. 455-456) and index.
US Department of Health
Robert Willner
Marino, Christina
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (Editor)
Table of Contents TAKING CARE OF YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS. Understanding Cancer, Its Treatment, and the Side Effects of Treatment (P. Ganz). Working with Your Doctor and Hospital System: Becoming a Wise Consumer (N. Spingarn & N. Chasen). The Health Care Team: Working Together for Your Benefit (D. Blum). Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Unconventional Treatment (N. Spingarn). TAKING CARE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS. Mind and Body: Harnessing Your Inner Resources (N. Fiore). Family Challenges: Communication, Hope, and Loss (E. Clark). Reaching Out: The Power of Peer Support (C. Logan-Carrillo). TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL, AND FINANCIAL MATTERS. Straight Talk About Insurance and Health Plans (K. Calder & I. Card). Working It Out: Your Employment Rights (B. Hoffman). Legal and Financial Concerns (B. Hoffman). TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF. Defining Our Destiny (S. Leigh). Survivors as Advocates (E. Stovall & E. Clark). Resources. Index.
Proctor, Robert N.
From Booklist In an enlightening, informative, and well-documented book, Proctor shows how and why the war against cancer has failed. Funding sources, he avers, have put too much emphasis on research (i.e., the scientific details of disease mechanisms and of treatment) rather than on the practical (i.e., methods of prevention and the exploration of broad causes). He examines the growth of genetics that has changed the focus of cancer studies from "cancer families" to biotechnology, and he does especially well in distinguishing between the statistical and the public health significances of cancer rates. He outlines the political wars at all levels of the cancer-fighting enterprise and points out that laws and regulations can be disastrous by both obscuring information necessary for the public to know and thwarting attempts to pursue previously untrodden research paths. Finally, his coverage of the politics, hypocrisy, and obfuscation of the tobacco industry is excellent. William Beatty --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Book News, Inc. A scholarly history of the social biases, economic interests, and political stakes that have long influenced debates over the causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Proctor asserts that the causes of cancer are largely known and exposes some startling statistics and disturbing conspiracies concerning its ever-rising rate, observing that the curing of cancer is a political problem as much as it is a scientific one. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Richard & Annette Bloch
Houts, Peter S., Phd
From Library Journal Each year, millions of Americans receive therapeutic treatments for cancer, often on an outpatient basis. With shorter hospital stays the norm, patients are home sooner. Dealing with the stressors that a serious, possibly life-threatening illness places on individuals and their loved ones is complicated, confusing, and energy-draining. Written for caregivers, this updated and revised version of Home Care Guide for Cancer explains each major kind of cancer treatment, obstacles to recovery, when it is time to call in professional help, plentiful examples of how individuals can help their loved ones, and how to adjust your plan of action as needed. Also addressed are topics such as managing care by involving other family members and using available community resources, emotional conditions such as anxiety or depression, and the most common physical side effects of cancer treatments such as nausea, pain, and fatigue and how to cope with them. A six-step plan for successfully solving problems forms the backbone of each chapter. Chockfull of sensible and reassuring information, this guide is easily accessible to the average reader. A good glossary and extensive resource section are included. (Index not seen.) Recommended.DAnne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
American Cancer Society
Judith Mckay
Lerner, Michael
From Book News, Inc. a rare and remarkable guidebook for cancer patients and health professionals, providing a comprehensive overview of the available choices, both in treatment and in living with cancer. Lerner objectively presents detailed explanations and evaluations of a wide range of complementary therapy programs, including spiritual and psychological approaches, nutritional therapies, physical therapies, pharmacological therapies, and traditional medicines from around the world. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Andrew Weil, M.D. author of Natural Health, Natural Medicine, Spontaneous Healing and other books, writing in his web-based column "Ask Dr Weil." "There is no one right treatment for cancer. And, unfortunately, there is no one magical alternative out there. First, I'd determine just what sort of help is needed. Michael Lerner has written an excellent book on integrating alternative and conventional treatments, called Choices in Healing (MIT Press, 1996). As Lerner recommends, it's important to consider three factors: the plausibility of the therapy itself, the character of the practitioner, and the quality of service at the center. I... read more --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Hrushesky, William J.M. (Editor)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
American Cancer Society
From Book News, Inc. Helps patients and families evaluate claims for cancer cures or treatments found on the Internet and in the popular press. Entries on specific methods offer review and evaluation of each method, its history, evidence for its claims, and possible complications or dangers. Entries are organized in sections on mind, body, and spirit methods; manual healing and physical touch methods; herb, vitamin, and mineral methods; diet and nutrition; and pharmacological and biological treatment methods. Overview chapters discuss safety and regulatory issues and insurance coverage, and give guidelines for using complementary and alternative methods.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR Book Info Consumer text features a broad range of topics, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, diet, manual healing, and alternative treatment methods. Current trends, safety and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, and ACS guidelines for using complementary and alternative methods are also included. Softcover, hardcover also available.
Sessions, John L.
Clark, Hulda Regehr
Cover title.
Clark, Hulda Regehr (Dr.)
About the Author Dr. Clark is an independent research scientist. Dr. Clark has a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, and the Master of Arts with High Honors from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Then she studied for two years at McGill University before attending the University of Minnesota and obtaining her doctorate degree in physiology in 1958. After doing government sponsored research for almost ten years at Indiana University, she began private consulting in nutrition in 1979. She continued her studies to earn a Naturopathy degree and an amateur radio license. The freedom to follow her most promising observations led to the breakthrough discoveries described in this book.
U.S Deprtment of Health
Susan M. Love
Love, Susan M.
Amazon.com Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book has been considered the bible of breast-care books since it appeared in 1990. In 1995, Love completely updated the book in a 600-page second edition, including new biopsy and screening methods, implants, the pros and cons of hormone therapy, new discoveries in breast-cancer treatment, and many other topics. Every chapter has been rewritten, with the exception of the anatomy chapter ("The breast, I'm glad to report, is still located on the chest!"). Love presents copious medical information in a simple, welcoming style, and plentiful illustrations make the information even clearer. About two-thirds of the book deals with breast cancer: risk factors, prevention, screening, diagnosis, staging, emotions, treatment options, surgery, alternative treatments, clinical trials, and more. But the book isn't just about breast cancer. It's also about breast development, physiology, bras, nursing, sexuality--if it has to do with breasts, Love discusses it. Love also debunks breast myths: underwire bras do not cause cancer, neither do bruises or injuries; "fibrocystic disease" isn't really a disease. The book includes a wealth of resources: books, treatment centers, and organizations (but no Web sites--perhaps in the third edition?). --Joan Price Chicago Tribune "After a breast-cancer diagnosis, most women call a specialist. Then, to understand it all, they consult Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book...authoritative, understandable, reassuring." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Clegg, Holly
Book Description For 15 years, Dr. Miletello, an oncologist, wanted to write a cookbook as one of the most frequently asked questions was, "What should I eat?" Holly Clegg, author of the successful Trim & Terrific cookbook series has answered this question with her common sense approach to cooking and her easy, everyday recipes that has become her trademark for healthy cooking in today's hectic world. Diet and nutrition are at the top of the list for anyone with a newly diagnosed malignancy. Patients have problems with a loss of appetite and altered taste either before or during treatment. Dr. Gerald Miletello, a practicing medical oncologist, collaborated with cookbook author, Holly Clegg to create Eating Well Through Cancer, a collection of 200 easy recipes to help cancer patients tolerate treatment. As nutritional evaluation and recommendations are daily concerns, practicing oncologist, patients, and families can benefit from this publication. In Eating Well Through Cancer, the personal experience of its authors combine to produce a cookbook that serves as a guide for nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment. Besides the recipes themselves, the book features diabetic exchanges, menu planning, high calorie variations, Doctor's Notes and a section that cross-references recipes and side effects. Chapters are organized according to the phase of treatment and possible side effects. Additional sections are devoted to long term post treatment healthy eating as well as snacks and suggestions of foods for friends to bring those undergoing treatment. Some chapter titles are more characteristic of a medical encyclopedia, however the recipes resemble anything but hospital cafeteria fare. Although there are a few medicinal recipes from a natural laxative or a basic weight gain shake, Eating Well Through Cancer excels in presenting tasty favorite dishes with a healthy twist. Any patient undergoing chemotherapy will find this book to be an essential asset. The recipes are simple, tasty and easy to prepare. The last Chapter contains healthy nutritious recipes that are aimed at maintaining a smart healthy lifestyle. From the Author Holly B. Clegg, author of the successful “Trim & Terrific” cookbook series, uses her expertise in recipe development to recommend food that is essential to a healthy lifestyle and is best tolerated during and after cancer treatment. She has created the perfect book of nutritious and delicious recipes that aid in the prevention of cancer and ease the symptoms during treatment. Holly's common sense approach to cooking with easy, everyday recipes has become her trademark for healthy... read more
Thomas, Richard
At head of cover: Canada's remarkable.
Ratner, Elaine
Amazon.com The worst scars of breast cancer come not from facing death or disfigurement, but from "the psychological and emotional impact of the disease, its treatments, and the attitudes of our culture toward women's breasts," says breast-cancer survivor Elaine Ratner. Yet those seem to be the issues that physicians and books help with least. Ratner starts with a list of 18 insights that she wishes someone had taught her earlier in her treatment, such as "Expectations influence outcome," "A one-breasted body isn't ugly, just different," "Losing a breast doesn't have to affect your sex life," and "If you want things to change, you have to speak up." These realizations became the inspiration and organization of this book. Ratner shares her personal details as she describes her journey, her vulnerability, and her realizations. She is plucky and outspoken, often jarring your assumptions and convictions with statements such as these: "A woman ... doesn't need a breast to live well. A breast doesn't pump your blood or digest your food. You don't breathe with it or use it to walk or talk." "Your lover is going to look to you for a signal that it is all right to go on loving you, physically as well as emotionally. It's up to you to reassure him that you are not fragile or damaged.... Before you can convince him, you have to believe it yourself." Ratner talks like your friend and mentor, a woman who has gone through breast cancer, lost a breast, and emerged healthy and eager to help and inspire others with the mantra that "feistiness is good for your health." --Joan Price From Booklist Ratner, a freelance writer, uses her own experiences with a mastectomy following a diagnosis of breast cancer to urge women to become aggressive advocates for their own treatment and recovery. Women need to talk to one another more about breast cancer and to provide informal networks of information and experience. Ratner explores the cultural mythology regarding women's breasts and how it affects women's ability to deal with breast cancer. She meticulously examines statistics on breast cancer... read more --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
O. Carl Simonton, M.D., Stephanie Matthews-Simonton & James Creighton
American Cancer Society
Simonton, O. Carl
From Book News, Inc. Simonton runs the Simonton Cancer Center in California; Henson was a "hopeless case" case ten years ago. They propose and praise mind over malignancy. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Book Description In this inspiring sequel to Getting Well Again, an extraordinary doctor and one of his patients offer powerful healing ideas to anyone touched by life-threatening illness. At age forty, businessman Reid Henson was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. His prognosis was grim: less than two years to live. Given no hope by the medical community, Reid enrolled in Simonton Cancer Center—and the care of Dr. Simonton, a world-renowned oncologist who not only offered Reid hope, but encouraged... read more --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Moss, Ralph W.
Book Description Herbs Against Cancer is a comprehensive and indispensable guide to the use of herbs in preventing and treating cancer. Ingram A comprehensive and indispensable guide to the use of herbs in preventing and treating cancer. Acclaimed science writer Ralph Moss thoroughly explores the most potent anti-cancer herbs and their uses and offers both practical guidelines as well as the intriguing background of the subject.
Porter, Margit Esser (Editor)
Amazon.com When Margit Esser Porter was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 34, the advice of a Colorado river guide floated to mind: "Take an active participation in your own survival." Drawing on the experiences of others who survived the anxious days and months that follow a positive lab report, Esser offers up their words of faith, hope, rage, fear, and counsel. One woman was told by a well-meaning male friend that breast cancer was the best kind of cancer to get. "I should have replied that prostate cancer was the best kind for a woman to get, but I was too blown away to respond," she says. Another woman, dealing with chemotherapy, wryly notes: "Everyone tells me to try to keep a positive attitude. Is that supposed to help me or them? I'm taking poison! Let's reality test, please!" Many suggestions--some obvious, others inventive--and a good assortment of resources round out the book. Book Description Margit Esser Porter sent out questionnaires to hundreds of women who have been through treatment for breast cancer, asking them what personal advice they'd give a woman just receiving that diagnosis. Their responses, collected in this book, range from how to tie a turban and what to eat while undergoing chemotherapy to finding time for yourself and reaching out for love. Including statements from Sandra Day O'Connor, Julia Child, Linda Ellerbee, and Fran Visco; a glossary of important terms; and... read more
Di Giacomo, Fran
Radner, Gilda
--USA Today "Touching and Witty." --This text refers to the Paperback edition. --Detroit Free Press "Death Be Not Proud: The Book Remains A Victorious Volume." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Weiss, Marisa C.
Amazon.com "Breast cancer is never completely over," says author Marisa C. Weiss, M.D., a radiation oncologist. Even when x-rays are negative and doctors proclaim remission, breast-cancer survivors often suffer from continued health problems along with elevated levels of anxiety, and the specter of recurrence is just a small part of the picture. Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins has won endorsements from both Bernie Siegel and former surgeon general C. Everett Koop. It deftly and with compassion maps out a guide for going back to a "normal" life: for handling fears of recurrence and worries that family members will develop breast cancer and for managing physical posttreatment problems, including the lingering side effects of radiation, fertility difficulties, changes in sex drive, and feelings of unattractiveness. Living Beyond Breast Cancer is comprehensive--at more than 500 pages, it has the room to thoroughly cover pain control and medication, genetic testing, weight management, hormone and tamoxifen therapy, alternative treatments such as traditional Chinese medicine, breast reconstruction, and the various tests for recurrence, from PET and CAT scans to MRIs and blood testing for cancer markers. It's also a superb reference for emotional issues, from depression and generalized anxiety to insecurities about reentering the job market and revealing the cancer experience to coworkers. Weiss includes many quotes from breast-cancer survivors, so readers know they're not alone. The extensive resources and excellent index add to this book's immense helpfulness. --Erica Jorgensen --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description "How can I know if I'm really cured?" "Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?" "Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?" "It is safe for me to get pregnant?" "How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?" "What do I tell my boss?" "My daughter wants to know if she's going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?" If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You've been through... read more
Drum, David E.
From Booklist Every year, more than 200,000 people benefit from chemotherapy. This book shows how. Drum takes a holistic approach to recovery for cancer patients who are determined to fight and who view cancer, not chemotherapy, as the enemy. He encourages them to adopt positive attitudes, long-term goals, and assertive involvement in their treatment. This practical, uplifting approach is reinforced by a thorough overview of chemotherapy's medical aspects, including misconceptions, risks and benefits, and the administration of treatments. The second half of the book discusses practical issues, such as nutrition, appearance, cost, pain, side effects, stress, social adaptations, support systems, and unorthodox treatments. Drum even includes advice for coping with unsuccessful chemotherapy and dying. A valuable appendix lists relevant books, electronic databases, and electronic addresses and a glossary. There is a powerhouse of help and encouragement here for anyone who accepts cancer as a curable illness, not a death sentence. Patricia Hassler Los Angeles Medical Association Physician, February 3, 1997 Well-grounded scientifically, easy to understand. A "bedside companion" for those who are dealing with this terrible ordeal. Malin Dollinger, M.D. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Kazuhiko Asai
Clifford, Christine
Ingram, Carolyn
Betty Ford, Former First Lady and breast cancer survivor "Recommending this book is my pleasure. There's hope between these covers. It is a beautiful contribution to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis and the people in their lives." Jill Eikenberry, Actress and breast cancer survivor "I read your breast cancer book and am really taken with it. I am really, really delighted with it. It's so helpful to be reminded that you are a whole person even while going through the breast cancer experience."
Clifford, Christine
Card catalog description When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Book Description Providing comfort through the knowledge that "you are not alone," Our Family Has Cancer, Too! Is an ideal gift for children ages 7-12 whose families have been touched to cancer. A special "Questions to Ask" section invites kids to write down their questions for parents, doctors, teachers, and others. Additional worksheets inspire family members to draw and record their feelings for later discussion. Powerful "Stop and Discuss" suggestions throughout the book encourage dialogue between parents and children. The book also contains a glossary of the most common words kids might hear when someone in their family has cancer. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Adrienne Ackermann
Lewis, Claire E. (Editor)
Table of Contents List of contributors ix PART I Psychoneuroimmunology: the interplay between the brain and the immune system 1 Psychoneuroimmunology today: current concepts and relevance to human disease 3 M. Biondi and G. D. Kotzalidis 2 Neural and endocrine links between the brain and the immune system 55 D. L. Bellinger, K. S. Madden, S. Y. Felten, and D. L. Felten 3 Control logic, nutrition of cells, and mechanisms in psychoimmunology 107 E. A. Newsholme and M. Holden PART II Mind and body in cancer treatment 4 Psychotherapy, stress, and survival in breast cancer 123 C. Classen, K. S. Hermanson, and D. Spiegel 5 Synergistic interaction between psychosocial and physical factors in the causation of lung cancer 163 H.J. Eysenck 6 Unconventional therapies in cancer care 179 T.A.B. Sheard 7 Life events and the outcome of breast cancer 213 J. Barraclough 8 Does psychological status influence cancer patient survival? A case still in need of evidence 228 J. L. Richardson, H. Landrine, and G. Marks 9 The role of psychological factors in cancer onset and progression: a critical appraisal 246 J. L. Levensen, C. Bemis, and B. A. Presberg PART III Psychoimmune mechanisms in the cancer patient. Possible links between psychosocial factors and cancer progression: their therapeutic potential / limitations 10 Anti-tumor immune mechanisms 267 B. Souberbielle and A. Dalgleish 11 Short-term psychiatric intervention for patients with malignant melanoma: effects on psychological state, coping, and the immune system 291 F. I. Fawzy, N. W. Fawzy, and C. S. Hyun 12 Correlation of psychological, endocrine, and immune parameters in cancer patients: the WITTEN study 320 K. S. Zanker 13 The effects of psychological intervention on cortisol levels and leukocyte numbers in the peripheral blood of breast cancer patients 336 M. Schedlowski, U. Tewes, and H.-J. Schmoll 14 Immunological responses to self-regulation training in stage 1 breast cancer patients 349 S. P. Hersh and J. F. Kunz 15 Modulation of anti-tumor immunity by enkephalins 375 N. P. Plotnikoff and R. E. Faith 16 Tumor cell strategies for escaping immune control: implications for psychoimmunotherapy 385 S. Somers and P. J. Guillou 17 Psychoneuroimmunology: a critical analysis of the implications for oncology in the twenty-first century 417 D. H. Bovbjerg Index 427 Book Info Multidisciplinary research for oncologists, immunologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists on the mind/brain connection in cancer, and its effect on prognosis and the course of the disease. 36 contributors, 21 U.S. DNLM: Neoplasms psychology.
Nancy Brinker
Nussbaum, Elaine
Lane, I. William
From Book News, Inc. Dr. Lane gains credibility as we learn the degree is a Ph.D. (Much quackery is published by ill-trained and self-admiring physicians.) Lane's credentials, though, include a patent on shark bone. Beware. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Ingram It has not changed in over 400 million years. It never sleeps or rests. It is said to be "the perfect living machine." And, within the last decade, it has been found to hold the key to reversing cancer as well as numerous other major diseases. Sharks Don't Ger Cancer is the story of this amazing breakthrough. (Avery Publishing Group)
Lane, I. William, Dr
Ingram The authors of Sharks Don't Get Cancer, the basis of a 1993 report on CBS's 60 Minutes, traces the most recent developments in the use of shark cartilage in the battle against arthritis and cancer. Original. 30,000 first printing. Tour. IP.
O'Regan, Brendan
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Landro, Laura
Table of Contents Introduction One THE BAD NEWS Two DOWN TO THE MARROW Three PRESERVING A CHANCE Four THE T CELL DEBATE Five WESTWARD BOUND Six A SWITCH IN TIME Seven THE INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS Eight COUNTDOWN TO GROUND ZERO Nine A NEW BIRTHDAY Ten STIR-CRAZY Eleven THE GRAFT ATTACKS THE HOST Twelve GOING HOME Epilogue--Starting Over A Survival Guide Resources Kirkus Reviews A savvy Wall Street Journal editor expands a prize- winning Journal article on surviving cancer into a full- length gutsy account of how she dealt with both the illness and the bone-marrow transplant that saved her life. When Landro was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 1991 at the age of 37, she drew on all her resources to fight the disease. An assertive journalist with knowledgeable colleagues and good connections, she knew how to get information, and she was fortunate... read more
Rosenberg, Steven A., M.D.
From Kirkus Reviews The exciting story of an idea whose time has come--and of the man who pioneered it. Rosenberg is that rare combination of surgeon and research scientist who early on decided he wanted to take on the challenge of cancer. His patients are all terminal, all failures to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. His idea: attack the cancer cells with the body's own immune cells--in particular the specialized T lymphocytes capable of killing cells. The rub was how to get quantities of these cells, ensure that they would attack the cancer cells and only the cancer cells, not produce dire side effects, and achieve long-lasting effects. To do all this, Rosenberg and his team at the National Institutes of Health had to surmount enormous hurdles: extracting T cells from animals and humans, priming them to grow in tissue culture, making sure they retained their killing ability, infusing them back into the live animals and humans.... The work, the frustration, the day-to-day drudgery and disappointments are all told here, with the occasional moment of triumph that galvanizes the team. The story unfolds with the discovery of new families of growth factors--the interleukins- -and a new breed of lymphocyte: the tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte. There's also a commercial story with a competition between biotech companies and, as techniques evolve, a gene-therapy story involving inserting foreign genes into patients' T cells to increase their potency. And then there are the patients, all graphically presented. Many were not helped, but enough have survived, their tumors melted away, to demonstrate that there's a new and powerful cancer therapy on the horizon. And that there are scientists like Rosenberg doing their all to make the therapy work. -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. From Book News, Inc. Dr. Rosenberg, chief of surgery at the National Cancer Institute, writes of his passionate quest to determine whether immunotherapy, and later gene therapy, could succeed where surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation had failed. Lacks a bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Vogel, Carole G.
From School Library Journal Gr 6 Up-An excellent reference, this handbook provides thorough information on breast physiology, function, health, and disease in a question-and-answer format. The author opens with typical concerns of teen girls, such as size and development, sexual response, and responding to wisecracks from boys. The second chapter provides an overview of cancer from the cellular level, leading into a discussion of the specific characteristics and types of the disease. A smooth segue into "Improving Your Odds" discusses all those health concerns girls so often blithely ignore, followed by a detailed, yet clearly readable chapter on diagnosis and treatments. Two pivotal chapters address the myriad emotional and physical issues involved when one's mother has breast cancer. The final chapter wraps up with current research and optimism for the future. Addenda include an accessible glossary, resource possibilities, and thorough indexing. Black-and-white photos and graphics lend clarity to complex processes. The side-by-side comparisons of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, as well as the visual on invasive cancer cells, are particularly helpful, and the chart of the stages of tumors is excellent. Whereas Janet Majure's outstanding Breast Cancer (Enslow, 2000) may provide the standard for adolescent research, this update of Vogel's Will I Get Breast Cancer? (Messner, 1995) could be the standard for personal use. Unfortunately, many readers may have the urge to pluck more than a few exclamation points. Most collections will want both books.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition. From Booklist Gr. 7^-12. Vogel, who's knowledgeable enough to know there's no answer to her title question, provides a lot of useful information for teenage girls--those who are concerned about getting breast cancer themselves and those living with a mother who already has it. Using a question-and-answer approach, buttressed by good, detailed drawings and an occasional photo, she lays out what science knows about breast structure and development and about breast cancer, acknowledging that a lot is still a... read more --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
Diamond, Harvey
Book Description Harvey Diamond presents a new outlook on breast cancer-prevention! He draws on well-documented scientific information to create a health program that can prevent and treat breast cancer naturally without invasive surgeries or drugs. By concentrating on diet, exercise, and the power of the mind to facilitate healing, women can take charge of their health and avoid debilitating treatments for breast cancer. You CAN Prevent Breast Cancer! sends a welcome message. Book Description The man whose revolutionary theory that raw food was the way to a disease free life, now empowers women with an understanding of breast cancer's underlying cause, lump elimination and prevention. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Smith, Smith
Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Roof Falls In: Phronda's Story 2. The Failure of the "War on Cancer" 3. Within Darkness of Doubt There is Lightness of Being 4. What is Cancer, Anyway? 5. The Pleomorphic Nature of Cancer 6. How Do We Find Cancer; How Do We Measure It? 7. What Causes Cancer? 8. How Can the Immune System's Ability to Heal Cancer be Enhanced? 9. Destination Mexico: Stopping the Runaway Train 10. Phronda's Healer: Dr. Harvey Bigelsen 11. Turning Back The Clock 12. The Penultimate Wrap 13. The History of American Medicine and Cancer 14 A Final Message Appendix A Illustrative Case Histories from Dr. Bigelsen's File. Appendix B Sources References Index Olga Kharitidi M.D., author of Entering The Circle. "I read it (even though I am tempted to say I met it, so pronounced was the entity of this book to me) as a work of profound accomplishment on many different levels. "I was touched by the personal side of Phronda's story, which is so compellingly sincere and open that it becomes a perfect guide not only to connect valuable informational insights and historical evidence, but to gradually turn the attention of the reader toward deep spiritual lessons that Phronda consciously chooses to teach. ... read more