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Renowned prostate cancer specialist Sheldon Marks offers the definitive guide for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American men, with over 186,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States annually; 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
Since the third edition (2003), there have been significant changes in treatment and resources....
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Alex and Becca have always been best friends. But when Becca does something nearly unforgivable at Alex's dad's funeral, Alex cuts ties with her and focuses on her grieving family. Time passes, and Alex finally decides to forgive Becca. Then she's hit with another shocker: Becca has cancer. It also turns out Becca has a bucket list, one she doesn't know she'll be able to finish now. That's where Alex comes in, along with a mysterious and guarded boy...
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Hilarious and heartbreaking, profane and profound, It Takes a Worried Man is the true story of a young husband and father whose life is changed forever by his wife's breast cancer diagnosis. Following Brendan Halpin's cranky, irreverent and lustful thoughts through the diagnosis and treatment of his wife, Kirsten, It Takes a Worried Man is an unflinching and raw look at how cancer transforms a family. It's also the funniest book about cancer you'll...
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Dive into the world of cancer with 'Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cancer: From Biology to Treatment,' a thorough exploration that takes readers on a journey from the molecular intricacies of cancer biology to the cutting-edge treatments reshaping the landscape of oncology.This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals of cancer, delving into topics such as oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and the intricate processes of carcinogenesis. Readers...
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In the heartbeat of Miami, four women from varied backgrounds come together at The Breast Center, bound by a common challenge: breast cancer. From the anxieties of imaging and the intricacies of treatments to the weight of surgeries, their journeys become a testament to resilience, friendship, and mutual support.
But it's not just their stories that take center stage. The heartbeats of the center-its doctors, nurses, and staff-hold tales of their...
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"I'm sorry, it's cancer."Four words with the power to upend your entire existence and thrust you into an emotional whirlwind. As these words unravel, they unleash trauma, chaos, and threats to every facet of life–from health and body image to relationships, job, career, and future dreams. Thoughts swirl: What did I do so wrong to deserve this? How am I going to survive? Is my body going to be mutilated?Agalia Baker, a retired advanced practice nurse...
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This captivating memoir has won the hearts of readers everywhere and became an overnight Amazon #1 bestseller in the Breast Cancer books category.
From the first page, readers are drawn into the author's journey of strength, resilience, and hope. With candid honesty and raw emotion, this inspiring memoir explores the challenges and triumphs of facing a cancer diagnosis. Readers have praised the book for its ability to make them laugh and cry,...
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Humanitarian aid worker Gia Andrews chases disasters around the globe for a living. It's the perfect lifestyle to keep her far away from her own personal ground zero. Sixteen years ago, Gia's father was imprisoned for brutally killing her stepmother. Now he's come home to die of cancer, and she's responsible for his care--and coming to terms with his guilt.
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The debut of a phenomenal new middle-grade talent.
In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day.
But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from.
So Mark...
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Caring For A Loved One With Cancer & Chemotherapy Treatment: An Easy Guide for CaregiversAs a caregiver, you help your loved one through chemotherapy.This treatment can be physically and emotionally draining, making it difficult to care for your loved one and yourself.This book will help you effectively and gracefully follow this path.Get this book now.
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The use of medical cannabis has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential therapeutic benefits. As more research emerges, healthcare professionals are exploring the role of cannabis in managing various medical conditions. Although short, this book aims to provide an in-depth overview of the top conditions that have shown promising responses to medical cannabis, backed by scientific references and evidence. It is essential for...
12) Reconstruction
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The complete guide to what to expect when you're expecting the worst. Reconstruction is a pragmatic but positive handbook for anyone navigating a diagnosis of primary breast cancer. It contains clear, useful advice on what to do and what to expect at all stages of treatment, from questions to ask your doctors and practical ways to reduce your risk of recurrence, right down to what to pack in your hospital bag. Written by journalist and breast cancer...
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"One summer in Seaside, steps away from the bustling boardwalk, the Dunne family faces an unknowable future and copes with loss through hard work and dark humor, sisterhood and friendship, romance and escape. Brian and Margot Dunne live in Seaside year-round, with their daughters Liz and Evy. The Dunnes run a real estate company, quickly turning over rental houses to keep a roof over their heads. Together the family must navigate the unimaginable...
14) Cervical Cancer
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Cervical cancer is the third most common malignancy in women worldwide, and it remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for women in developing countries. Cervical Cancer will provide readers with a thorough review on cervical cancer, treatment guidelines, and emerging therapies available for the disease. This concise pocket book will review cervical cancer's epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and medical management.
15) Last wish
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At a time when tempers flare over the Oregon assisted suicide law and Jack Kevorkian's physician-aid-in-dying, “Last Wish”, Betty Rollin's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, is due for a rereading. “Last Wish” is an intimate, fiercely honest memoir of a daughter's struggle to come to terms with her terminally ill mother's decision to die. More than an examination of the ethical, spiritual, and technical aspects of assisted suicide,...
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An absorbing and unsettling history of breast cancer told through the stories of women who have confronted it from ancient times to the present.
In 1967, an Italian surgeon touring Amsterdam's Rijks museum stopped in front of Rembrandt's Bathsheba at Her Bath and noticed an asymmetry to Bathsheba's left breast; it seemed distended, swollen near the armpit, discolored, and marked with a distinctive pitting. The physician learned that Rembrandt's model,...
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"I would highly recommend this book for its information and straightforward and honest style." ★★★★★ Amazon "We have learnt more from this book than the oncologists and the internet. Gideon, thank you from the bottom of our hearts." ★★★★★ Amazon "Well written about a difficult subject. Had everything I needed to know about anaplastic astrocytoma grade 3." ★★★★★ Amazon Discover a compassionate and comprehensive guide tailored...
18) After ever after
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Although Jeff and Tad, encouraged by a new friend, Lindsey, make a deal to help one another overcome aftereffects of their cancer treatments in preparation for eighth-grade graduation, Jeff still craves advice from his older brother Stephen, who is studying drums in Africa.
19) Luchando Contra el Cáncer en la Cocina: Nutre tu Cuerpo con más de 120 Recetas Para Preparar Sopas
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Con recetas basadas en la ciencia, ricas en nutrientes, fáciles de preparar y diseñadas para dar a los pacientes un estímulo muy necesario, estimulando el apetito y abordando los efectos secundarios del tratamiento, como fatiga, náuseas, deshidratación, dolor de boca y garganta, cambios en las papilas gustativas y pérdida de peso. Una guía paso a paso ayuda a los pacientes a prepararse nutricionalmente para todas las fases del tratamiento,...
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Powerful poetry from the killing fields of cancer about the nature of mouth cancer and prostate cancer and how one survivor has survived these diseases for eleven years.
Neil Vickers, Lecturer in Literature and Medicine at King's College, University of London: 'Cancer at Both Ends has tremendous value. It is rare to find real poetry on these subjects. This is subtle and powerful verse. Really terrific. I admire the strength of character, the humour...
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