This is a list of the books that I have read that may be useful for cancer sufferers and their carers:
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Dutch Courage Dirk van Zuylen |
The story of a Dutch Christian youth worker, working in the UK who was diagnosed with kidney failure. Not about cancer, but a very moving book about suffering from a Christian perspective. A recommended read for anyone who is suffering, or their carers. |
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It’s not about the bike Lance Armstrong |
Lance’s inspirational book is well known. Diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer, Lance overcome his cancer and then went on to win the Tour de France! |
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Healing foods Dr Rosy Daniel |
This is the book of the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. It is quite old now, but is still the standard text about using nutrition to fight cancer. |
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Anticancer, a new way of life Dr David Servan-Schreiber |
An excellent book and a must read for anyone diagnosed with any cancer. Well written and informative. Includes sections on the relationship between the mind and body. |
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Foods to fight cancer Richard Beliveau and Denis Gingras |
Very accessible. Plain simple facts and suggestions about diet for cancer sufferers |
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Every second counts Lance Armstrong |
Lance’s second book. |
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Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation |
A series of testimonials from cancer sufferers collated by Lance Armstrong’s foundation |
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The Joni Story
Joni Eareckson Tada |
The story of Joni Tada who became a paraplegic following a diving accident. Her story is told very much from a Christian point of view and this book is an excellent read for any Christians who are struggling with a diagnosis of cancer, or other serious illness. |
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Spontaneous healing Andrew Weil |
Excellent. A super book about how to support your body’s healing processes. Covers diet, as well as reducing the effects of toxins and the role of the mind in the healing process. Highly recommended. |
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Lessons for the Living Stan Goldberg |
Stunning book – a must read. Honest and moving accounts of Stan Goldberg (a prostate cancer sufferer) work with hospice patients. |
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The Human Side of Cancer
Jimmie C. Holland and Sheldon Lewis |
An excellent book which deals exclusively with the emotional side of cancer. Highly recommended (might currently be out of print). |
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John Diamond |
John Diamond is well known for his very honest account of his cancer. Worth reading. |
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Living beyond limits
David Spiegel Md |
Excellent book – lots of good advice on facing up the diagnosis of cancer. |
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Living with Cancer
Dr. Jeffrey Tobias and Kay Eaton |
This is quite an old book (probably out of print) which I didn’t find helpful at all. It is quite dismissive of alternative therapies. |
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Molecules of Emotion Candice B. Pert |
Review pending |
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no death – no fear
Thich Nhat Hanh |
Very accessible book on the Buddhist view of death – a good read. |
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The Prostate Cookbook Margaret Rayman, Kay Dilley and Kay Gibbons |
Lots of very interesting recipes and advice on food. |
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The feeling of what happens
Antonio Damasio |
This is a highly dense and academic book primarily about consciousness. I found it an absolutely fascinating book, but it is not an easy read! |
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Sogyal Rinpoche |
Review pending |
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You can heal your life
Louise L. Hay |
This is not about cancer – but Louises’ books are quite well known and she has an interesting view on life and how we can grab hold of life for ourselves. I enjoyed reading parts of this book. |
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Intoxicated by my illness
Anatole Broyard |
I didn’t find this book helpful. However, I tried to read it at a time when I was at a really low ebb. |
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Prostate cancer: understand, prevent and overcome prostate cancer Professor Jane Plant |
Didn’t find this a particularly easy read and was largely a very strong argument against milk and dairy products (which I agree with!). Strangely there seemed to be lots on chemotherapy but relatively little on hormone therapy. |
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you are here Thich Nhat Hanh |
Another excellent book from the Buddhist monk – this time on a subject that for me is the secret of dealing with cancer. |
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Global Mind Change Willis Harman |
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