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In Holding On & Letting Go: A Story of Love, Life, & Loss, the author shares a deeply personal journey following his wife Marie's diagnosis of stage IV metastatic breast cancer. This life-altering event transformed their shared voyage, shifting from fear to a profound exploration of love and purpose.

A breast cancer diagnosis changes everything. But with the right information—and the right support—you can face it with strength, strategy, and self-compassion. In Real Talk, Real Hope, breast surgeon Dr. Loren Rourke shares the guidance every patient deserves but rarely receives. Blending medical expertise, empathy, and just enough humor, she delivers essential facts and straight talk to help you move forward with purpose.

You can’t choose how long you live. But you can choose how fully. At the age of 30, Guinness World Record-holding athlete Iain Ward was told he had terminal brain cancer. He didn’t crumble. He ran—literally turning his diagnosis into a global fundraising mission and personal call to arms...

From Sue Weldon, founder and CEO of Unite for HER and the national nonprofit's team of expert advisors, this is the essential, whole-person care guide for all affected by breast and ovarian cancer, including guidance on integrative therapies, nutritious food recipes, inspiring stories, and much...

Ingrassia lost his mother, two sisters, brother, and nephew to cancer—different cancers developing at different points throughout their lives. And while highly unusual, his family is not the only one to wonder whether their heartbreak is the result of unbelievable bad luck, or if there might be another explanation. Through meticulous research and riveting storytelling, Ingrassia takes us from the 1960s—when Dr. Frederick Pei Li and Dr. Joseph Fraumeni Jr. first met, not yet knowing that they would help make a groundbreaking discovery that would affect cancer patients for decades to come.

One of America’s top physicians traces the history of risk in medicine—with powerful lessons for today Every medical decision—whether to have chemotherapy, an X-ray, or surgery—is a risk, no matter which way you choose. In You Bet Your Life, physician Paul A. Offit argues that, from the...

Follow along as this New York Times bestselling author details the astonishing scientific discovery of the code to getting your body to fight back against diseases. "Captivating and heartbreaking." —The Wall Street Journal For decades, scientists have puzzled over one of medicine's most...

In this "powerful and unflinching page-turner" (New York Times), a healthcare journalist examines the science, history, and culture of breast cancer. As a health-care journalist, Kate Pickert knew the emotional highs and lows of medical treatment well -- but always from a distance, through the...

Written from the perspective of a cancer thriver, author Kathryn White was 43 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Feeling lost and overwhelmed, she started to explore how to holistically support her own healing process. Here she tells the parts of her story of how she rebuilt her life and moved beyond just being a cancer survivor to become a cancer thriver. She shares what she has learned along the way to reclaim her life and transform her health so that you can do the same.

Transform your plate, transform your life. The Healing Table is more than a cookbook—it's a life-affirming guide for those seeking to prevent or overcome cancer through the power of mindful eating and holistic living. Whether you’re on a healing journey or committed to long-term wellness, this book empowers you to take control of your health with every bite. Discover the Science of Nutritional Healing Learn how food can become your frontline defense. Backed by evidence-based research, you'll explore the connection between cancer prevention and whole, nutrient-rich meals.

When Anna Caldwell was diagnosed with rare, aggressive Stage 4B uterine cancer at age 65, her world collapsed overnight. A lifelong believer in healthy living, she had never imagined cancer could strike her. But faced with a devastating prognosis, Anna chose not just to fight—but to transform.

Navigating the turbulent waters of a cancer diagnosis is no easy feat, especially for someone who has dedicated their life to caring for others. “HER 2+ Breast Cancer Story” brings us to the heart of one woman’s journey—a seasoned cardiovascular nurse practitioner faced with her battle against HER 2+ breast cancer. Her determination to overcome breast cancer not only motivated her but also touched the lives of many through her pioneering efforts and sincere writing.

In this accessible compilation of stories and supportive resources, Hannah invites us on her complex journey through a year of poison— the multi-drug, weekly chemotherapy that saved her life. In 2020, Hannah was diagnosed with a rare stage IV cancer that came from her pregnancy, treated during the pandemic at Duke University Hospital. This is a story of cancer, but also of Appalachian ancestors, of parenting, and of religious and spiritual questions.

RISING ABOVE: Our Transformational Journey to Wholeness After Breast Cancer is a sacred gathering of voices from young women who faced breast cancer at a time when life was just beginning to unfold—when they were falling in love, building careers, becoming mothers, and discovering their truths. The diagnosis didn’t wait. It struck early, shattering timelines and rewriting dreams. But within that breaking open, something deeper awakened.

The story goes something like this: successful journalist and author, Alicia (Lisa), in her late 50s, is single and mostly happy but has given up on finding love again after her first marriage ended abruptly. Her friends convince her to at least try Match.com, and she finds the love of her life. Then out of the blue, he is diagnosed with melanoma, which has travelled to his brain. Through immunotherapy, he gets cured. And through the process of his illness, she and his children---not especially close before---become a family.

This isn’t a memoir. It’s not a miracle cure. And it’s not another promise built on fear. This is the book that finally explains it, all of it. What it is. How it works. Why it’s so hard to treat. What the treatments actually do. What the diagnosis does to your mind. And how the system around it got so big, so expensive, and so confusing. It’s biology. It’s industry. It’s psychology. It’s the full picture, from rogue cells to medical machines to the moment your life gets split in half by one word.

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.

Explore the profound connections between mind, body, and spirit as you discover the latest insights on cancer biology from a holistic perspective. Complete with a weekly activity plan and an extensive listening list for deeper exploration, Cancer Holistic Healing empowers listeners to take an active role in their healing journey. Whether seeking symptom relief, emotional balance, or improved quality of life, this book is an invaluable resource for navigating cancer with clarity, courage, and compassion.

CANCER WITHOUT FEAR–A YEAR TO LIVE is the remarkable unconventional story of Chuck Sirko's terminal cancer diagnosis. When Chuck refused mainstream's “Gold Standard of Care”, his wife Jacqueline dedicated herself to researching alternative methods of treatment. The goal: to make Chuck’s remaining time free from any repercussions of radiation and chemotherapy and to live life to the fullest.

Are you looking for inspiration? Living is the inspiring true story of a father of seven facing cancer with grace.