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The Great Secret

The Classified World War II Disaster that Launched the War on Cancer

by Jennet Conant ...

The gripping story of a chemical weapons catastrophe, the cover-up, and how one American Army doctor’s discovery led to the development of the first drug to combat cancer, known today as chemotherapy.On the night of December 2, 1943, the Luftwaffe bombed a critical Allied port in Bari, Italy, sinking seventeen ships and killing over a thousand servicemen and hundreds of civilians. Caught in the ... Read more

$12.29 USD

The gripping story of a chemical weapons catastrophe, the cover-up, and how one American Army doctor’s discovery led to the development of the first drug to combat cancer, known today as chemotherapy.On the night of December 2, 1943, the Luftwaffe bombed a critical Allied port in Bari, Italy, sinking seventeen ships and killing over a thousand servicemen and hundreds of civilians. Caught in the
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The Chemotherapy Survival Guide

Everything You Need to Know to Get Through Treatment

by Judith McKay, Tammy Schacher, RN OCN, MSN ...

When you're facing cancer treatment, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. Between the hospital or clinic environment and the medical terminology used by doctors and health care professionals, you may feel as though you've entered a foreign country.Written by two experienced oncology nurses, this compassionate and comprehensive guide explains in plain English everything you need to know about ... Read more

$14.99 USD

When you're facing cancer treatment, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. Between the hospital or clinic environment and the medical terminology used by doctors and health care professionals, you may feel as though you've entered a foreign country.Written by two experienced oncology nurses, this compassionate and comprehensive guide explains in plain English everything you need to know about
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Fatal to Fearless

12 Steps to Beating Cancer in a Broken Medical System

by Kathy Giusti ...

Now in paperback, an empowering, soul-baring personal account and guide from a two-time cancer survivor and healthcare disrupter that shows anyone how to deal with a frightening medical diagnosis in America today, providing the knowledge necessary to take ownership of personal wellbeing and maximize the chances of survival."Fatal to Fearless is a must-read for patients, caregivers, and ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Now in paperback, an empowering, soul-baring personal account and guide from a two-time cancer survivor and healthcare disrupter that shows anyone how to deal with a frightening medical diagnosis in America today, providing the knowledge necessary to take ownership of personal wellbeing and maximize the chances of survival."Fatal to Fearless is a must-read for patients, caregivers, and
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Marrow Me

One Man's Entrance into the Merry World of Multiple Myeloma

by Joshua Roberts ...

Marrow Me is written with stark beauty and unflinching candor, filled with equal parts grace and horror as a writer at the height of his powers — even while pharmaceutically challenged — shines a light on this increasingly common human condition. Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood’s plasma cells, afflicted 488,200 people during 2015 alone; who among us has not been touched in some way by ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Marrow Me is written with stark beauty and unflinching candor, filled with equal parts grace and horror as a writer at the height of his powers — even while pharmaceutically challenged — shines a light on this increasingly common human condition. Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood’s plasma cells, afflicted 488,200 people during 2015 alone; who among us has not been touched in some way by
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Braving Chemo

What to Expect, How to Prepare and How to Get Through It

by Beverly A. Zavaleta MD ...

Getting cancer is like a bomb going off in your life. Having chemotherapy can feel like another bomb.When faced with chemotherapy, you have many questions—but searching for answers on the internet can be overwhelming and pamphlets from your oncologist don’t begin to tell you all you need to know.In Braving Chemo, Harvard-educated physician and cancer survivor Beverly A. Zavaleta MD combines her ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Getting cancer is like a bomb going off in your life. Having chemotherapy can feel like another bomb.When faced with chemotherapy, you have many questions—but searching for answers on the internet can be overwhelming and pamphlets from your oncologist don’t begin to tell you all you need to know.In Braving Chemo, Harvard-educated physician and cancer survivor Beverly A. Zavaleta MD combines her
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Cancer The Collateral Damage

For those about to do battle

by John Martin ...

There are many cancer books in the market; this cancer book is written for those about to begin their journey watching a loved one fighting cancer, or for those who have already embarked upon this emotionally testing Journey.It is written from the heart. This is John’s account. Through his eyes, as he watches his wife deal with all that is thrown her way after the diagnosis of breast cancer. It ... Read more

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There are many cancer books in the market; this cancer book is written for those about to begin their journey watching a loved one fighting cancer, or for those who have already embarked upon this emotionally testing Journey.It is written from the heart. This is John’s account. Through his eyes, as he watches his wife deal with all that is thrown her way after the diagnosis of breast cancer. It
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How to Live 150 Years in health

by Dr. Dimitris Tsoukalas ...

Improve your health and longevity thanks to the new science of MetabolomicsIn this book: common questions about how to increase your energy, overcome stress, prevent disease or improve my health are effectively answered in an way that can be applied in everyday life.E.I.Nu.M.Organization that brings together doctors, nutritionists, health scientists and practitioners for the advancement of ... Read more

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Improve your health and longevity thanks to the new science of MetabolomicsIn this book: common questions about how to increase your energy, overcome stress, prevent disease or improve my health are effectively answered in an way that can be applied in everyday life.E.I.Nu.M.Organization that brings together doctors, nutritionists, health scientists and practitioners for the advancement of
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Fast Facts: Leukemia

From initial gene mutation to survivorship support

by J. Loke, B. Savani ...

A thorough overview of the four main types of leukemia (acute and chronic myeloid, acute lymphoblastic and chronic lymphocytic), with superb explanatory illustrations. Covering all aspects of the disease, from a detailed description of hematopoiesis and what goes wrong in leukemia, through the tests and interventions, to the management of emergency complications, this highly readable primer is the ... Read more

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A thorough overview of the four main types of leukemia (acute and chronic myeloid, acute lymphoblastic and chronic lymphocytic), with superb explanatory illustrations. Covering all aspects of the disease, from a detailed description of hematopoiesis and what goes wrong in leukemia, through the tests and interventions, to the management of emergency complications, this highly readable primer is the
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Surgical Palliative Care

Edited by Anne C. Mosenthal, Geoffrey P. Dunn ...

Series series Integrating Palliative Care
Palliative care has become increasingly important across the spectrum of healthcare, and with it, the need for education and training of a broad range of medical practitioners not previously associated with this field of care. Part of the Integrating Palliative Care series, this volume on surgical palliative care guides readers through the core palliative skills and knowledge needed to deliver ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Palliative care has become increasingly important across the spectrum of healthcare, and with it, the need for education and training of a broad range of medical practitioners not previously associated with this field of care. Part of the Integrating Palliative Care series, this volume on surgical palliative care guides readers through the core palliative skills and knowledge needed to deliver
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Therapeutic Use Of Hemp-Derived CBD Oil

by Kurt McDermott ...

The book is an update to *The Amazing Power of CBD Oil and Hemp Oil* It provides a practical guide to extracting High quality CBD oil at home to treat a variety of health issues. It contains wealth of information that you would need on the CBD and other cannabinoids that works with CBD to produce and entourage healing effect.Cannabis has been in use for thousands of years throughout different ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book is an update to *The Amazing Power of CBD Oil and Hemp Oil* It provides a practical guide to extracting High quality CBD oil at home to treat a variety of health issues. It contains wealth of information that you would need on the CBD and other cannabinoids that works with CBD to produce and entourage healing effect.Cannabis has been in use for thousands of years throughout different
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Falling, Crawling and Dancing in the Rain

by Eleanor Dart ...

Falling, Crawling and Dancing in the Rain is a 175-page personal account of chemotherapy and recovery from that hard path. The story begins with cancer, but is really about the mind, body and spirit-altering journey of chemo. It is the author's dream that in time new cancer treatments based on immunology will make chemo obsolete. But until that happy day, this book may bring companionship and ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Falling, Crawling and Dancing in the Rain is a 175-page personal account of chemotherapy and recovery from that hard path. The story begins with cancer, but is really about the mind, body and spirit-altering journey of chemo. It is the author's dream that in time new cancer treatments based on immunology will make chemo obsolete. But until that happy day, this book may bring companionship and
... Read more
Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer®, 2nd edition

by Lynn H. Ratner, MD ...

In this timely handbook, an expert in oncology explains the risk factors for contracting breast cancer and the pathogenesis of the disease, discusses the complexities of diagnosis, and offers a detailed examination of surgical treatments and the latest drug therapies, including raloxifene (Evista®). ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this timely handbook, an expert in oncology explains the risk factors for contracting breast cancer and the pathogenesis of the disease, discusses the complexities of diagnosis, and offers a detailed examination of surgical treatments and the latest drug therapies, including raloxifene (Evista®).
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Cancer World

by Robert Blau ...

An autobiographical account of cancer diagnosis, testing, surgery and follow-on radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Main message is that cancer need not be considered a death sentence, even if the word itself is a little scary. ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An autobiographical account of cancer diagnosis, testing, surgery and follow-on radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Main message is that cancer need not be considered a death sentence, even if the word itself is a little scary.
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AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Skills Groups

A 10-Session Model

by Robert Jason Grant, Tracy Turner-Bumberry ...

AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Skills Groups provides practitioners with a step-by-step guide for implementing a social skills group to help children and adolescents with autism improve on their play and social skills deficits in a fun and engaging way.This unique 10-session group model incorporates the AutPlay Therapy approach focused on relational and behavioral methods. Group setup, protocol, ... Read more

$51.99 USD

AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Skills Groups provides practitioners with a step-by-step guide for implementing a social skills group to help children and adolescents with autism improve on their play and social skills deficits in a fun and engaging way.This unique 10-session group model incorporates the AutPlay Therapy approach focused on relational and behavioral methods. Group setup, protocol,
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Fast Facts: Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology

Biologics and biosimilars - getting decisions right

by Paul Cornes, Ali McBride ...

Biologics have revolutionized – and are revolutionizing – the treatment of many serious disorders. The evidence acquired from more than 10 years of clinical experience, with more than 50 biosimilar drugs and more than 700 million patient-days' exposure in Europe, shows that approved biosimilars can be used as safely and effectively as originator biologics. Yet concerns persist about biosimilars – ... Read more

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Biologics have revolutionized – and are revolutionizing – the treatment of many serious disorders. The evidence acquired from more than 10 years of clinical experience, with more than 50 biosimilar drugs and more than 700 million patient-days' exposure in Europe, shows that approved biosimilars can be used as safely and effectively as originator biologics. Yet concerns persist about biosimilars –
... Read more
Tra il bene e il male

La Bosnia, il dopoguerra, la battaglia contro tumori e inquinamento a Zenica

by RE.TE. ONG, Azra Nuhefendić, Lidia Menapace ...

Series series Orienti
Un bel percorso, fatto di segnali, di bisogni, di domande e di risposte lega la comunità piemontese a quella del Cantone bosniaco-erzegovese di Zenica-Doboj. Molti sono i protagonisti di questa storia, cominciata subito dopo la fine della guerra in Bosnia Erzegovina (1992-1995) e ancora non del tutto conclusa. È la storia di donne e di uomini che hanno investito una parte della loro vita per ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Un bel percorso, fatto di segnali, di bisogni, di domande e di risposte lega la comunità piemontese a quella del Cantone bosniaco-erzegovese di Zenica-Doboj. Molti sono i protagonisti di questa storia, cominciata subito dopo la fine della guerra in Bosnia Erzegovina (1992-1995) e ancora non del tutto conclusa. È la storia di donne e di uomini che hanno investito una parte della loro vita per
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Microspheres and Regional Cancer Therapy

by Neville Willmott, John M. Daly ...

Microspheres and Regional Cancer Therapy takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of microspheres and regional cancer therapy. It synthesizes laboratory and clinical data to demonstrate the utility of microsphere-based strategies in the treatment of localized solid tumors (particularly in the liver) not amenable to surgery and as a component of strategies for treatment of disseminated ... Read more

$400.00 USD

Microspheres and Regional Cancer Therapy takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of microspheres and regional cancer therapy. It synthesizes laboratory and clinical data to demonstrate the utility of microsphere-based strategies in the treatment of localized solid tumors (particularly in the liver) not amenable to surgery and as a component of strategies for treatment of disseminated
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A Better Normal for Chemotherapy

Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer

by Tess Devèze ...

Series series A Better Normal
Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments and chemotherapy is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing chemotherapy ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments and chemotherapy is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing chemotherapy
... Read more
Métamorphose

Paroles croisées sur le cancer du sein

by Françoise Letailleur, Christine Baraston ...

Une histoire d'amitié improbable commencée dans une salle d'attente... de chimiothérapie.Françoise Letailleur et Christine Baraston partagent avec nous leur expérience commune et personnelle du cancer du sein, avec transparence, humour mais également beaucoup de pudeur et de gratitude envers toutes les personnes qui les ont soutenues et continuent de les soutenir à travers ce qu'elles décrivent ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Une histoire d'amitié improbable commencée dans une salle d'attente... de chimiothérapie.Françoise Letailleur et Christine Baraston partagent avec nous leur expérience commune et personnelle du cancer du sein, avec transparence, humour mais également beaucoup de pudeur et de gratitude envers toutes les personnes qui les ont soutenues et continuent de les soutenir à travers ce qu'elles décrivent
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Key Heterocyclic Cores for Smart Anticancer Drug

by Rajesh Kumar Singh ...

This book provides an update on heterocyclic compounds that serve as key components of anti-cancer agents administered in pre-clinical settings. Many of the compounds highlighted in the book are being actively investigated for the bioactive properties against a range of cancer cell lines. There is potential for heterocyclic compounds to design agents that can target specific molecules to treat ... Read more

$49.69 USD

This book provides an update on heterocyclic compounds that serve as key components of anti-cancer agents administered in pre-clinical settings. Many of the compounds highlighted in the book are being actively investigated for the bioactive properties against a range of cancer cell lines. There is potential for heterocyclic compounds to design agents that can target specific molecules to treat
... Read more
The Complete Guide to Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis, Treatments & Support

by Dr. W. Ness ...

The Complete Guide to Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis, Treatments & Support, is a comprehensive source of information on everything you need to know about male breast cancer, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatments and ongoing support.A must read for anyone concerned about or suffering from male breast cancer, this guidebook contains treatments, advice, information and support ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Complete Guide to Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis, Treatments & Support, is a comprehensive source of information on everything you need to know about male breast cancer, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatments and ongoing support.A must read for anyone concerned about or suffering from male breast cancer, this guidebook contains treatments, advice, information and support
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Not Likely, Defeating Cancer & Stupidity

by Geoffrey L. Lefavi ...

Introducing "Not Likely: Defeating Cancer & Stupidity" - an inspiring and informative book that shares the story of how one person overcame cancer and provides actionable steps for readers to do the same. In this book, you'll discover the author's personal journey, including the challenges they faced and the triumphs they experienced along the way. More importantly, you'll learn the practical ... Read more

$3.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Introducing "Not Likely: Defeating Cancer & Stupidity" - an inspiring and informative book that shares the story of how one person overcame cancer and provides actionable steps for readers to do the same. In this book, you'll discover the author's personal journey, including the challenges they faced and the triumphs they experienced along the way. More importantly, you'll learn the practical
... Read more
Oncology Meds Made Easy: 200+ Anti-Cancer Medications & Cancer Treatment Drugs: Review, Study Guide and Workbook

Made Easy

by AEM Publishing LLC ...

Series series Made Easy
Don't buy just a book. Buy a system backed by brain science.You're standing at the OCN or ABIM exam door with nine drug classes, hundreds of brand-generic pairs, and a blur of -tinib, -mab, and -rubicin names crammed into your head — and no clear idea what will actually be tested. Sound familiar?Most oncology pharmacology resources hand you a drug list and wish you luck. This one gives you a ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Don't buy just a book. Buy a system backed by brain science.You're standing at the OCN or ABIM exam door with nine drug classes, hundreds of brand-generic pairs, and a blur of -tinib, -mab, and -rubicin names crammed into your head — and no clear idea what will actually be tested. Sound familiar?Most oncology pharmacology resources hand you a drug list and wish you luck. This one gives you a
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Stage Four Smiling

Stage Four Smiling, #1

by Neil Crabtree ...

Series Book 1 - Stage Four Smiling
This short eBook is part of a series based on my cancer diagnosis and the various treatments. It is about the shock ofhearing your doctor say, "I've got some bad news." For years, I have had to deal with skin cancer (melanoma) then with Prostate Cancer (Stage Four). I keep finding out how great it is to survive and feel my life now more precious than ever. Readers will identify with the symptoms ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This short eBook is part of a series based on my cancer diagnosis and the various treatments. It is about the shock ofhearing your doctor say, "I've got some bad news." For years, I have had to deal with skin cancer (melanoma) then with Prostate Cancer (Stage Four). I keep finding out how great it is to survive and feel my life now more precious than ever. Readers will identify with the symptoms
... Read more

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