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1) Nowhere hair
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Thousand Words Press
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2010.
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English
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Having hunted for her mother's hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.
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In the heartbeat of Miami, four women from varied backgrounds come together at The Breast Center, bound by a common challenge: breast cancer. From the anxieties of imaging and the intricacies of treatments to the weight of surgeries, their journeys become a testament to resilience, friendship, and mutual support.
But it's not just their stories that take center stage. The heartbeats of the center-its doctors, nurses, and staff-hold tales of their...
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Two sisters work to heal lingering childhood wounds and seek a new balance in work, family, marriage, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking. Determined to save Sherri's life, Kristen drops everything to guide her sister on the harrowing cancer treatment journey. When she's unable to balance the strain of caring for her patients, being a wife and mother, and her frantic efforts to save her sister, Kristen's carefully balanced...
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"I'm sorry, it's cancer."Four words with the power to upend your entire existence and thrust you into an emotional whirlwind. As these words unravel, they unleash trauma, chaos, and threats to every facet of life–from health and body image to relationships, job, career, and future dreams. Thoughts swirl: What did I do so wrong to deserve this? How am I going to survive? Is my body going to be mutilated?Agalia Baker, a retired advanced practice nurse...
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This captivating memoir has won the hearts of readers everywhere and became an overnight Amazon #1 bestseller in the Breast Cancer books category.
From the first page, readers are drawn into the author's journey of strength, resilience, and hope. With candid honesty and raw emotion, this inspiring memoir explores the challenges and triumphs of facing a cancer diagnosis. Readers have praised the book for its ability to make them laugh and cry,...
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Caring For A Loved One With Cancer & Chemotherapy Treatment: An Easy Guide for CaregiversAs a caregiver, you help your loved one through chemotherapy.This treatment can be physically and emotionally draining, making it difficult to care for your loved one and yourself.This book will help you effectively and gracefully follow this path.Get this book now.
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The use of medical cannabis has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential therapeutic benefits. As more research emerges, healthcare professionals are exploring the role of cannabis in managing various medical conditions. Although short, this book aims to provide an in-depth overview of the top conditions that have shown promising responses to medical cannabis, backed by scientific references and evidence. It is essential for...
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Powerful poetry from the killing fields of cancer about the nature of mouth cancer and prostate cancer and how one survivor has survived these diseases for eleven years.
Neil Vickers, Lecturer in Literature and Medicine at King's College, University of London: 'Cancer at Both Ends has tremendous value. It is rare to find real poetry on these subjects. This is subtle and powerful verse. Really terrific. I admire the strength of character, the humour...
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Lynn Ferreira thought little of the incessant headaches she started experiencing in late 2007. Doctors finally found the cause, two malignant brain tumours. Diagnosed with metastatic melanoma she and her family embarked on a rollercoaster ride lasting over a year. Lynn began to diarise her experience, first to keep friends and family informed, but later as an online blog to an ever increasing audience. Written in a candid manner, Lynn describes the...
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For more than thirty years, Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy has been the definitive resource for anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis. The revised and updated fifth edition draws on the latest research, information, and advice from more than 100 top oncology specialists. Equally informative and accessible, this comprehensive book helps cancer patients and their caregivers navigate through diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.
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This guide is an educational resource compiled by the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) that provides general information on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL). Publication of this information is not intended to take the place of medical care or the advice of a patient's doctor. Patients are strongly encouraged to talk to their doctors for complete information on how their disease should be diagnosed, treated,...
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Two breast cancer survivors share inspiring advice on looking and feeling your best during treatment in this guide cowritten with a prominent oncologist.
Kelley Tuthill and Elisha Daniels have both experienced breast cancer-and refused to sit on the sidelines while life passed them by. In this supportive guide, they discuss how they continued to enjoy their family, friends, and careers while fighting the fight of their lives. They also share which...
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"Unraveling Cancer: Progress and Future Directions in Cancer Research" delves into the multifaceted nature of cancer, exploring its causes, types, signs and symptoms, detection and diagnosis, treatment, coping strategies, living with cancer, prevention measures, and future directions in cancer research. The book covers genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contributing to cancer development, different types of cancer, early warning signs and...
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It is an indispensable book for all those who seek to understand and adopt a conscious and informed approach to food. With up-to-date information, practical strategies, and an evidence-based approach, this book empowers you to achieve healthy, balanced eating that promotes your health and well-being at all stages of life.
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"Smart Business Problems and Analytical Hints in Cancer Research" is a pioneering exploration of the intersection between data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and oncology. Delving into 25 advanced questions derived from real-world cancer research scenarios, this book offers comprehensive guidelines on leveraging data-driven methodologies to address key challenges in the field. From genomic profiling and patient data integration...
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Slow growing brain tumours change lives forever. This readable and moving non-technical guide is about living with a low grade tumour, a diagnosis given to thousands of people every year. Featuring dozens of personal testimonies from those dealing daily with the impact of their tumours, this book offers information, support and reassurance for those with a low grade brain tumour, their family and friends. Father of two Gideon Burrows was told he had...
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Diet can play a role in cancer treatment and recovery, but it's important to note that every person's nutritional needs are different and will depend on their individual circumstances, such as the type and stage of cancer, treatment plan, and overall health. It's important to work with a registered dietitian and/or your healthcare team to create a personalized nutrition plan that meets your needs. Beat Cancer with a Nutritious Diet, Stress-Free Lifestyle,...
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Es un libro indispensable para todos aquellos que buscan comprender y adoptar un enfoque consciente e informado de la alimentación. Con información actualizada, estrategias prácticas y un enfoque basado en la evidencia, este libro lo empodera para lograr una alimentación sana y equilibrada que promueva su salud y bienestar en todas las etapas de la vida.
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Embarquez pour un voyage culinaire éclairé avec "Gastronomie Éclairée". Ce guide exceptionnel vous invite à découvrir une approche novatrice de la cuisine, alliant plaisir gustatif et bienfaits pour la santé. Chaque page est une escale délicieuse o vous explorerez les secrets d'une alimentation équilibrée. Des recettes gourmandes aux techniques culinaires éclairées, ce livre vous accompagnera dans la création de plats savoureux qui nourrissent...
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1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, but this is not just another cancer book. Breast cancer survivor Kim Harms combines her own experience with extensive research and walks readers through the process of mastectomy and breast reconstruction, weighing the pros and cons, detailing the physical and emotional costs, and laying out the questions cancer fighters need to ask to be their own best advocate. With...
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