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À 51 ans, Nathalie se fait dire que son pancréas est comme un gruyère. Quelques mois plus tard, elle apprend qu'elle est atteinte du cancer du pancréas, le terrible, celui dont le taux de survie n'est que de 10 % tous stades confondus. Nathalie a su transformer ses défis en source de courage et de détermination. Elle ne se laisse pas abattre par les statistiques mais se laisse plutôt guider par sa volonté de vivre. Sa curiosité s’active, elle s’informe à différentes sources, elle expérimente et fait preuve de discernement dans le but de prendre des décisions éclairées.

In my final week of treatment for substance abuse, doctors discovered a rare cancer eating my shoulder blade. Now I share the stories, science, and systems I used to stay sane, sober, and resilient while rebuilding my body and my life. I used a system called HALT. It works because nobody makes good decisions when they are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Here's what you'll learn: H (Hungry): How it impacts your mood, health, and resilience. A (Angry): Learn practical ways to manage your emotions. All of them. L (Lonely): Strengthen your relationships.

Quand le cancer surgit, tout vacille. Ce livre est né d'une rencontre entre trois médecins : deux oncologues et un psychiatre qui a connu le cancer. Ensemble, ils ont voulu écrire ce qu'ils aimeraient partager avec une personne malade ou avec son entourage. Elles proposent une autre manière de penser la médecine : plus globale, plus empathique, plus vivante.

Unerwartet und erschütternd ist die Diagnose, die das Leben der bekannten Psychotherapeutin Ulrike Döpfner auf den Kopf stellt: Liposarkom, ein bösartiger Tumor des Weichteilgewebes. Üblicherweise ist sie es, die Menschen berät. Nun muss sie sich selbst beistehen.

From Just Let It Kill Me to Finding Good, Mike Thompson’s inspirational story will empower you to live your best life. Diagnosed with cancer at the age of 10, Mike Thompson would endure four total cancers, two bone marrow transplants, more than 75 surgeries—including a 12-hour facial reconstruction—and more than six years in the fog of addiction to opioids. After being freed from the clutches of drug dependency, Mike took a leap of faith and set out to reclaim his life.

For listeners navigating grief, spiritual seekers questioning the nature of love and the afterlife, or anyone who’s ever whispered I miss you into the void—this book will speak to you.

In a world where cancer was once synonymous with despair and finality, a new reality emerges: survivors now live a decade beyond their diagnosis. This seismic shift presents us with fresh challenges to confront head-on. How do we navigate life after hearing those dreaded words in the doctor's office? It's a question that reverberates through the hearts of those grappling with cancer today. While society educates us on the risks, we've yet to master the art of truly living with cancer.

My Pink Cane and Me is the story of my 6-time, stage 4, aggressive metastatic ovarian cancer journey. My cancer story is raw, emotional, unexpected, and inspiring. I wrote this book because I want to encourage and give hope to other people who are battling cancer.

This audiobook is part memoir, part pep talk, and part screaming into the void. I’m going to do my best to get you ready for the fight ahead because, trust me, you will need the training montage of a lifetime. Ready? Then hang on to your boobs (or not); it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Punk’s not dead in rural West Virginia. In fact, it blares constantly from the basement of Rob and Nat Rufus—identical twin brothers with spiked hair, black leather jackets, and the most kick-ass record collection in Appalachia. To them, school (and pretty much everything else) sucks. But what can you expect when you’re the only punks in town? When the brothers start their own band, their lives begin to change: they meet friends, they attract girls, and they finally get invited to join a national tour and get out of their rat box little town. But their plans are cut short.

Oncologist and cancer gene hunter Theo Ross delivers the first authoritative go-to for people facing a genetic predisposition for cancer. This book empowers listeners to face their genetic heritage without fear and to make decisions that will keep them and their families healthy.

Às vésperas de completar 23 anos, Suleika Jaouad ouviu as palavras que marcariam para sempre a sua vida: leucemia mieloide aguda. Assim começou sua longa batalha contra um inimigo invisível. Os quatro anos seguintes foram passados em quartos de hospital, lutando pela sobrevivência, enquanto lidava com as questões naturais da juventude e narrava sua experiência em uma coluna do The New York Times.

This book is a lifeline for the caregiver of anyone facing a terminal diagnosis, navigating treatments, or learning to rebuild after death. Dr. Booker’s intimate understanding will gently guide you, holding you close as you navigate many overwhelming emotions. Seventy-One Days isn’t just about loss; it’s about transformation. It’s about uncovering an opportunity for profound growth and an expansion of love within grief’s grip.

Running Away from Cancer is a symphony of inspiration, an anthem of triumph over adversity. The narrative invites listeners to embrace their challenges, to confront fear with courage, and to harness their inner strength to rewrite the narrative of their lives. As the author crosses finish lines and defies odds, he reminds us all that the human spirit is unbreakable, that adversity can be transformed into opportunity, and that within every step lies the promise of a new beginning.

Woman Cancer Sex, Second Edition, is an accessible and comprehensive resource for women living with and surviving cancer as they navigate specific challenges related to sex and sexuality.

This book was written to help women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer learn the benefits of all-natural breast reconstruction, so that they can look and feel their best for years to come.

When I found out I had cancer, I only knew one person who had beat it, and she did not come to mind. Finding out the president had beat it without chemo or radiation gave me hope. I feel my assistance was critical to my beating cancer. Your own research and knowledge, along with your gut feelings, will help guide you. This book is my belief, and I feel cancer is beatable because I was able to beat it. I believe thinking out of the box is sometimes the solution.

Freddie Steinmark was starting safety for the undefeated University of Texas Longhorns in 1969. In the thrilling “Game of the Century,” a come-from-behind victory against Arkansas that ensured Texas the National Championship, Steinmark played with pain in his left leg. Two days later, X-rays revealed a cancerous bone tumor so large that it seemed a miracle Steinmark could walk, let alone play football. Within a week of the Arkansas game, his leg was amputated.

Cancer is cancer. Chemo is chemo. Right? That's what Mel thought before she received her diagnosis. But she quickly found out she had a lot to learn! From bird poo to shingles, Aunt Sally to burnt boob, and too many other "special joys" to mention: Who knew?

5年生存率が8・5%と低く、他のがんと比べても特にタチが悪いと知られる膵臓がん。