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Books
We have compiled a list of books on both mesothelioma and on cancer in general available through mesothelioma. These books are widely regarded as some of the best available on the subjects.
Lung Cancer And Mesothelioma (Paperback)
by Howard Gutman
Xlibris Corporation (October 29, 2004)
Rarely does one find all the information they need in one book, however I believe Howard's well researched and comprehensive book "Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma", is quite unique. It provides a wealth of relevant and useful information including; how various types of cancer are formed, medical trials, available treatments and medications, insight and discussion regarding the emotional burden of cancer upon the patient and their families and ways by which to manage grief.
Lean on Me - Cancer Through a carer's Eyes
by Lorraine Kember
A powerfully moving and inspirational true story about her husband's courageous battle with mesothelioma lung cancer and her emotional journey as she supports him throughout his ordeal. Interspersed with diary excerpts and poems she penned along the way, this very personal account depicts the depth of their love for each other, the sense of helplessness she experienced on his diagnosis and her growing strength as she comes to realize that there is much she can do to improve the quality of his life.
Malignant Mesothelioma (Hardcover)
by Harvey I. Pass (Editor), Nicholas Vogelzang (Editor), Michele Carbone (Editor)
Springer; 1 edition (June 14, 2005)
Malignant Mesothelioma, edited by internationally recognized experts in the field, is a comprehensive text that relates science, pathology, clinical aspects and therapy for mesothelioma under one cover. The book integrates the newest research and advances in its discussions of the disease, covering such topics as carcinogenesis, epidemiology, benchwork, endoscopy, multimodality approaches and treatment. It includes discussions on novel approaches to mesothelioma, such as gene therapy, vaccination strategies and immunotherapy, as well as discussions on the legal and economic aspects of the disease.
100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma
by Harvey I. Pass
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. (November 18, 2004)
The only book to provide the doctor's and patient's views, gives you practical answers to your questions about treatment options, sources of support, legal option, and much more.
50 Essential Things to Do when the Doctor Says It's Cancer
by Greg Anderson
Plume Publishing, March 1993
In any given year, doctors diagnose over one million new cases of cancer. In this unique book, cancer-survivor Greg Anderson offers 50 simple, pro-active steps to combating the disease, including hopeful advice on treatment, attitude, and survival. Inspiring and informative--must reading for anyone faced with the frightening diagnosis of cancer.
A Cancer Battle Plan: Six Strategies for Beating Cancer, from a Recovered 'Hopeless Case'
by Anne E Frahm, David J Frahm (Contributor)
Putnam Publishing Group, January 1998
An updated edition of the comprehensive nutritional plan one woman used to become completely cancer-free, "A Cancer Battle Plan" presents an invaluable nutritional program for anyone wishing to recover or perpetuate his or her good health.
Beating Cancer with Nutrition: Clinically proven and Easy to Follow Strategies to Dramatically Improve Quality and Quantity of Life
by Patrick Quillin, with Noreen Quillin
Nutrition Times Press, March 1998
This completely revised edition of a 1994 title offers up-to-date information about the human body's own "host defense mechanisms" in the war on cancer...Quillin, a medical professional who has published extensively, has conducted nutrition studies with hundreds of patients in formal clinical settings. He discusses conventional therapies (chemotherapy, surgery), alternative therapies (macrobiotics, herbal and vitamin therapies), and related factors (psychosocial health, drugs, tobacco, immune dysfunctions).
-Library Journal
Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Inspirational Stories to Comfort Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones
by Jack Canfield, Patty Aubrey, Foreword by Bernie S. Siegel
Health Communications Publishing, June 1996
For years the inspirational Chicken Soup for the Soul books has been the gift of choice for the seriously ill and their family and friends. These empowering volumes not only help individuals confined to bed pass the time enjoyably, the positive messages they contain actually help patients' healing by improving their attitudes and putting smiles on their faces. This heartfelt volume contains a special batch of Chicken Soup devoted stories of people who are beating cancer and finding renewed meaning in their lives.
The Cancer Conqueror: An Incredible Journey to Wellness
by Greg Anderson, Abigail Van Buren
Andrews McMeel Publishing, March 1990
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.
What to Eat if You Have Cancer: A guide to Adding Nutritional Therapy to Your Treatment Plan
Maureen Keane, Daniella Chase
NTC Contemporary Publishing, December 1995
What to Eat if You Have Cancer offers the most up-to-the-minute information on choosing the best foods to help combat the disease as well as the side effects of chemical, surgical and radiation treatments. Readers also are given a clear and concise overview of the disease, different methods of treatment, and much more.
Cancer Therapy: The Independent Consumer's Guide to Non-Toxic Treatment and Prevention
by Ralph W. Moss
Equinox Publishing, April 1993
In this consumer's guide, the author of The Cancer Industry discusses alternative cancer therapies that include vitamins, minerals, herbs, diets, immune boosters, and other substances. He also covers conventional chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation but emphasizes their adverse effects.
-Library Journal
Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy
by Malin, MD. Dollinger
Et al, Andrews McMeel Publishing, February 1998
Since its first printing in 1991, this guide has helped nearly 100,000 cancer patients and their families deal realistically with this serious disease. Now, in addition to the latest information on diagnosis and treatment, this authoritative yet readable reference has been updated with new chapters on cryotherapy, radio frequency treatment, genetic risk assessment, and managed care.
Survivor: Taking Control of Your Fight Against Cancer
by Laura Landro
Simon & Schuster Publishing, October 1998
....A first-person account of the author's battle with leukemia more than six years ago. Landro, entertainment editor for the Wall Street Journal, describes in graphic terms the hell she went through during treatment...Landro offers plenty of encouragement and worthwhile information. Her story also emphasizes the importance of what money and position can't buy: an indomitable will to survive.
-Publisher's Weekly, October 1998
Asbestos : Medical and Legal Aspects
by Barry I. Castleman, Stephen L. Berger
Aspen Publishers, Inc., June 1996
This comprehensive reference for attorneys involved in asbestos litigation includes a complete historical perspective of prior-and ongoing-litigation and covers the evolving knowledge of asbestos hazards, both in open literature and with particular attention to the main defendants in these cases.
