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Coping is a magazine published bi-monthly by Media America. Subscribe by calling 615-791-3859. You can request one free issue (not a subscription). Coping features inspirational stories of cancer survivors and their family members. It addresses the psychosocial effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment and provides excellent disease specific information about the latest in medical treatments. The magazine also addresses living with cancer as a chronic illness and provides advice from health care professionals.
Choices in Healing:
Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer
By Michael Lerner
Here is the comprehensive guide to both conventional and complementary medicines that you have been searching for. This book is easy to read, fascinating, and will help you to develop a common sense guide to your cancer treatment and survivorship. Michael Lerner is a scholar who is one of the country’s leading authorities on complementary cancer treatments.
When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children
By Wendy Schlessel Harpham
Mother, physician, and cancer survivor, Dr. Wendy Harpham has written two incredible books which will help you through your family’s cancer crisis. When A Parent Has Cancer will give you step by step practical advice on caring for your children during all stages of your treatment and survivorship.
Making Miracles Happen
By Gregory White Smith and Steven Naifeh
Pulitzer Prize winner Gregory White Smith is a great writer who also happens to be a veteran cancer survivor. Making Miracles Happen is more than just another survivor’s tale. This riveting story is chock full of expert advice about navigating through the complexities of cancer treatment, survivorship, and the current health care system. Learn how to make your own medical miracles, even in the face of the most difficult diagnosis.
Remarkable Recovery:
What Extraordinary Healings Tell Us About Getting Well and Staying Well
By Marc Ian Barasch and Caryle Hirshberg
Spontaneous recovery from terminal illness does happen! Here is a book which systematically and scientifically studies recoveries which are "against the odds and against medical convention". It offers hope to patients who are in the middle of challenging diagnoses and makes the argument that the key to healing lies in the functioning of the immune system. Read Remarkable Recovery, get in touch with your own extraordinary healing powers, and don’t be afraid to hope!
Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors
By Evan Handler
When 24 year old actor Evan Handler was diagnosed with AML he was on the threshold of a promising theater and film career. Discover how he beat an “incurable illness” by becoming a sophisticated, self-assertive, aggressive patient. Based on the author’s acclaimed one-man play, this gripping read is a memoir with a message for survivors, family members, and health care professionals. Handler’s insight, wit, determination, and courage make this tale of survivorship a tremendous source of strength and inspiration. Young adult patient/survivors, this book is especially for you!
Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book
By Susan M. Love and Marcia L. Williams
If you (or a family member or friend) have been diagnosed with breast cancer, this book is for you. It is the standard lay resource on breast health and disease, and will answer your questions in a clear, reassuring and compassionate manner. Dr. Love’s book addresses every major development in breast care, screening, diagnosis, and research. It will help you discuss breast cancer and sort through the potpourri of treatment options with your health care.
Double Vision: An East-West Collaboration for Coping With Cancer
By Alexandra Dundas Todd
If you are interested in a holistic model of medicine combining the best of Eastern and Western approaches to cancer treatment and survivorship; medical sociologist Todd’s carefully researched book will be of great interest to you. When her 21 year old son Drew was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, she was forced to develop a series of supportive treatments that accelerated his recovery from two difficult surgeries and numerous radiation treatments. Read Double Vision, and learn about the healing power of diet, relaxation and visualization techniques, acupuncture and other Eastern medical techniques.
Healing and the Mind
By Bill Moyers
This companion piece to the PBS series of the same title is a fascinating exploration of mind/body medicine. Acclaimed television journalist Bill Moyers studies the complex connection between the mind and the body’s immune system. The implications for cancer treatment and survivorship are powerful. How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage the healing process? Healing and the Mind is an insightful and provocative book which will become important weapon in your disease-fighting arsenal.
The ABC’s of Prostate Cancer
By Joseph E. Oesterling, M.D. and Mark A. Moyad, M.P.H.
If you, or a family member or friend, have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, then this excellent book is for you. Written by two experts in the field, this book is a clear and open discussion of the things you need to know about the disease and its treatments. In addition to containing many inspirational testimonials by survivors of the disease; it also includes a special section dedicated to the needs of partners and/or family members. It’s time to start talking openly about prostate cancer. Read The ABC’s of Prostate Cancer, and empower youself and your loved ones!
Portraits of Hope: Conquering Breast Cancer
By Marcia Stevens Sherrill
Foreword by Rosie O’Donnell
This boxed hardcover set includes 52 Inspirational Stories of Strength and a separate blank Journal of Hope. Turn the pages of this beautiful book and meet face to face with 52 survivors of breast cancer. Vital full-color portraits accompany the text and make a uniquely inspiring statement about survivorship. Draw courage from the resolutely honest and life-affirming stories of these amazing breast cancer veterans. As Bella Abzug wryly observes, "Whether you're one-breasted, two-breasted, or no-breasted, it's a two-fisted fight." Portraits of Hope is all about options, decisions, survival and hope. It is an especially important read for women who are facing a first diagnosis of breast cancer, and for the families and friends who will be supporting them through treatment. Please note that the meditative recordkeeper is an important tool for managing stress and boosting the immune system.
Sexuality & Fertility After Cancer
By Leslie R. Schover
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment & Options
By Lorraine Johnston
Cancer Combat:
Cancer Survivors Share Their Guerilla Tactics to Help You Win the Fight of Your Life
By Dean King
By Dan Shapiro
Mom's Marijuana addresses many key survivorship issues such as nausea, fatigue, pain, banking sperm, and second opinions. Shapiro's discussions about psychosocial issues and quality cancer care are truly excellent.