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Dear Millie

Diary of a seven year old with cancer

by Marco Previero ...

“Dear Millie, I am writing you this letter in the hope that life has afforded you the opportunity to grow old enough to read it…”So starts the most extraordinary diary about a seven-year-old girl and her family, violently thrown into the most dreaded abyss when they discover she has cancer in the form of a malignant brain tumour.On the morning of 5th April 2013, Millie wakes up complaining of ... Read more

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“Dear Millie, I am writing you this letter in the hope that life has afforded you the opportunity to grow old enough to read it…”So starts the most extraordinary diary about a seven-year-old girl and her family, violently thrown into the most dreaded abyss when they discover she has cancer in the form of a malignant brain tumour.On the morning of 5th April 2013, Millie wakes up complaining of
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Oh sh!t, I've got bowel cancer

Part Two: In the fog of chemotherapy

by David Barrow, Bowel Cancer UK ...

Part two of David “Dar”’s powerful and deeply personal cancer diary continues the story that began in Shi!t I’ve Got Bowel Cancer: Part One. While the first book chronicled the shock of diagnosis, surgery and early recovery, this second instalment takes readers into the difficult and often disorientating world of chemotherapy.Written as a series of honest diary entries, this book captures the ... Read more

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Part two of David “Dar”’s powerful and deeply personal cancer diary continues the story that began in Shi!t I’ve Got Bowel Cancer: Part One. While the first book chronicled the shock of diagnosis, surgery and early recovery, this second instalment takes readers into the difficult and often disorientating world of chemotherapy.Written as a series of honest diary entries, this book captures the
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Le cancer du sein tout et même plus...

by Jacques Beaulieu, Dominique (Dr) Synott ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Mise au point concernant l'autoexamen des seins et la récente position de la Société canadienne du cancer La docteure Dominique Synnott, chirurgienne générale, chirurgie oncologique, chef de la clinique du sein de l'Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, auteure du livre Le cancer du sein, tout et même plus1, s'indigne de la récente déclaration de la Société canadienne du cancer (SCC) à l'effet que l ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Mise au point concernant l'autoexamen des seins et la récente position de la Société canadienne du cancer La docteure Dominique Synnott, chirurgienne générale, chirurgie oncologique, chef de la clinique du sein de l'Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, auteure du livre Le cancer du sein, tout et même plus1, s'indigne de la récente déclaration de la Société canadienne du cancer (SCC) à l'effet que l
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STADE 4

by Alyson Beauchesne-Lévesque ...

Series series NON CLASSE
«Je suis sortie du bureau de mon spécialiste en restant de glace. Une poignée de main, un au revoir et c'était tout. C'était confirmé. BAM! Vingt-sept ans et j'ai le cancer du sein. Le CANCER DU SEIN.»Dans ce livre tout simple, teinté d'humour et d'émotion, Alyson Beauchesne-Lévesque raconte en mots et en images la tournure que prend sa vie à partir de la découverte du diagnostic jusqu'à aujourd ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

«Je suis sortie du bureau de mon spécialiste en restant de glace. Une poignée de main, un au revoir et c'était tout. C'était confirmé. BAM! Vingt-sept ans et j'ai le cancer du sein. Le CANCER DU SEIN.»Dans ce livre tout simple, teinté d'humour et d'émotion, Alyson Beauchesne-Lévesque raconte en mots et en images la tournure que prend sa vie à partir de la découverte du diagnostic jusqu'à aujourd
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You Can Get Through This! How to Stay Positive When You're Coping with Breast Cancer

by Domini Stuart ...

When I was told I had breast cancer my life was already a mess. I felt helpless, overwhelmed and out of control; cancer seemed like the final straw.It didn't help that I kept on hearing about needing to stay positive. I had been depressed for much of my adult life – how on earth could I start feeling positive now that I also had a double mastectomy, radiotherapy, two courses of chemotherapy and an ... Read more

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When I was told I had breast cancer my life was already a mess. I felt helpless, overwhelmed and out of control; cancer seemed like the final straw.It didn't help that I kept on hearing about needing to stay positive. I had been depressed for much of my adult life – how on earth could I start feeling positive now that I also had a double mastectomy, radiotherapy, two courses of chemotherapy and an
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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

$8.23 CAD

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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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

$17.59 CAD

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

$18.99 CAD

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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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

$18.19 CAD

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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Vivre au mieux avec un cancer

Grâce à la thérapie cognitive et comportementale

by Alexandra Meert ...

Series series Guides pour s'aider soi-même
Comment recevoir, sur le plan psychologique, l’annonce d’un cancer ? Comment supporter les traitements difficiles sans tomber dans la dépression ? La plupart des patients atteints de cancer font face à des pensées et à des émotions douloureuses. Savoir comment gérer la peur, la colère, et surtout l’incertitude, s’avère donc crucial, tout comme pouvoir atténuer les désagréments inhérents aux ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Comment recevoir, sur le plan psychologique, l’annonce d’un cancer ? Comment supporter les traitements difficiles sans tomber dans la dépression ? La plupart des patients atteints de cancer font face à des pensées et à des émotions douloureuses. Savoir comment gérer la peur, la colère, et surtout l’incertitude, s’avère donc crucial, tout comme pouvoir atténuer les désagréments inhérents aux
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Fast Facts: Acute Myeloid Leukemia

New Modular Targets - First New Treatment for decades

by William Blum, Vikram Mathews ...

This last year has seen the approval of the first targeted treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - following decades with no new developments and a poor prognosis for most patients with the disease. The new drugs reflect the remarkable progress that has been made in our understanding of the pathophysiology of AML and its underlying cytogenetic and molecular abnormalities - which differ not ... Read more

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This last year has seen the approval of the first targeted treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - following decades with no new developments and a poor prognosis for most patients with the disease. The new drugs reflect the remarkable progress that has been made in our understanding of the pathophysiology of AML and its underlying cytogenetic and molecular abnormalities - which differ not
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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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Tu n'es pas seule

L'expérience du cancer : paroles de femmes

by Dominique Lanctôt ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Tu n'es pas seule réunit les témoignages de 18 femmes qui ont traversé l'épreuve du cancer. Elles transmettent ici leur expérience sans chercher à en minimiser la difficulté. Chacune a vécu une profonde remise en question de ses valeurs et de ses priorités?; chacune s'est retrouvée face à sa propre finitude, ce qui a donné une intensité accrue à son présent. Les cheminements présentés dans ce ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Tu n'es pas seule réunit les témoignages de 18 femmes qui ont traversé l'épreuve du cancer. Elles transmettent ici leur expérience sans chercher à en minimiser la difficulté. Chacune a vécu une profonde remise en question de ses valeurs et de ses priorités?; chacune s'est retrouvée face à sa propre finitude, ce qui a donné une intensité accrue à son présent. Les cheminements présentés dans ce
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Fast Facts: Managing immune-related Adverse Events in Oncology

Early recognition, prompt intervention, effective management

by B.L. Rapoport, H. Westman ...

Immunotherapeutic products, and immune checkpoints inhibitors in particular, are increasingly used in the management of malignancies, both as monotherapies and in combination. Adverse events tend to be mild to moderate, but they can be severe or even life-threatening. Prompt recognition and effective management are vital. 'Fast Facts: Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events' is an accessible ... Read more

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Immunotherapeutic products, and immune checkpoints inhibitors in particular, are increasingly used in the management of malignancies, both as monotherapies and in combination. Adverse events tend to be mild to moderate, but they can be severe or even life-threatening. Prompt recognition and effective management are vital. 'Fast Facts: Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events' is an accessible
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Axelle et Camille

Renaître à onze ans

by Sara Champagne ...

Pour la première fois, une journaliste et un photographe se voient ouvrir les portes d'un hôpital pour suivre deux fillettes en attente d'une transplantation rénale. Elles se nomment Axelle et Camille, elles ont à peine onze ans. Pour ces fillettes, la morosité des couloirs d'hôpital a remplacé les jeux d'enfants. La maladie ronge leurs reins à petit feu, et leur seule chance de survie passe par ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Pour la première fois, une journaliste et un photographe se voient ouvrir les portes d'un hôpital pour suivre deux fillettes en attente d'une transplantation rénale. Elles se nomment Axelle et Camille, elles ont à peine onze ans. Pour ces fillettes, la morosité des couloirs d'hôpital a remplacé les jeux d'enfants. La maladie ronge leurs reins à petit feu, et leur seule chance de survie passe par
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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 –
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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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Clinical Trials in Ovarian Cancer

by Christine S. Walsh ...

When a patient is diagnosed with a gynecological malignancy, she and her doctors must make urgent, high-risk decisions about her course of treatment. In selecting an appropriate plan of care, physicians must weigh the patient’s individual needs, the tumor’s specific characteristics, and the treatment’s potential side effects. Because there is no one-size-fits-all treatment solution, a plethora of ... Read more

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When a patient is diagnosed with a gynecological malignancy, she and her doctors must make urgent, high-risk decisions about her course of treatment. In selecting an appropriate plan of care, physicians must weigh the patient’s individual needs, the tumor’s specific characteristics, and the treatment’s potential side effects. Because there is no one-size-fits-all treatment solution, a plethora of
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Brave The Day

by Marilyn Hartness ...

This book was written to give hope to everyone stricken with a cancer diagnosis. It is the factual account of artist, teacher, and horsewoman, Marilyn Hartness. Her battle for survival took her into many unforeseen medical experiences. She shares the cancer journey with an element of trust and we see miracles unfolding. ... Read more

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This book was written to give hope to everyone stricken with a cancer diagnosis. It is the factual account of artist, teacher, and horsewoman, Marilyn Hartness. Her battle for survival took her into many unforeseen medical experiences. She shares the cancer journey with an element of trust and we see miracles unfolding.
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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

$4.11 CAD

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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ANTI-CANCER SMOOTHIES

60+ Smoothie Recipes and 20+ Juice Recipes to Prevent and Fight Cancer. Contains All the Superfoods You Need to Boost Your Energy and Help You Live Cancer-Free

by Ernest King ...

All the Right Foods You Need to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer and Aid Your Cancer Survival and RecoveryThe American Cancer Society recommends that you eat a minimum of two and a half cups of veggies and fruits every day to reduce your risk of different types of cancers. This is because fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants that help to eliminate free radicals in your body that can damage the ... Read more

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All the Right Foods You Need to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer and Aid Your Cancer Survival and RecoveryThe American Cancer Society recommends that you eat a minimum of two and a half cups of veggies and fruits every day to reduce your risk of different types of cancers. This is because fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants that help to eliminate free radicals in your body that can damage the
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Applied Therapeutics

The Clinical Use of Drugs

by Caroline S. Zeind, Michael G. Carvalho, Judy W. Cheng, Kathy Zaiken, Trisha LaPointe ...

50th Anniversary Edition of the groundbreaking case-based pharmacotherapy text, now a convenient two-volume set. Celebrating 50 years of excellence, Applied Therapeutics, 12th Edition, features contributions from more than 200 experienced clinicians. This acclaimed case-based approach promotes mastery and application of the fundamentals of drug therapeutics, guiding users from General Principles ... Read more

$193.19 CAD

50th Anniversary Edition of the groundbreaking case-based pharmacotherapy text, now a convenient two-volume set. Celebrating 50 years of excellence, Applied Therapeutics, 12th Edition, features contributions from more than 200 experienced clinicians. This acclaimed case-based approach promotes mastery and application of the fundamentals of drug therapeutics, guiding users from General Principles
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Fast Facts: Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma

Unraveling the Complexities of Diagnosis and Management

by Francine Foss, Matthew Ahearne, Christopher P. Fox ...

The peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are a heterogenous group of rare entities. Whilst cytogenetic and molecular identifiers are being identified, accurate diagnosis remains challenging, requiring careful, expert integration of the clinical and pathological findings. The treatment of PTCL is also challenging. Protocols for the different subtypes are only just beginning to emerge, hindered by ... Read more

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The peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are a heterogenous group of rare entities. Whilst cytogenetic and molecular identifiers are being identified, accurate diagnosis remains challenging, requiring careful, expert integration of the clinical and pathological findings. The treatment of PTCL is also challenging. Protocols for the different subtypes are only just beginning to emerge, hindered by
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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

$3.99 CAD 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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