Some Helpful Books for Your Cancer Journey

As we learn more about the relationship between our minds and bodies, we find that integrated cancer care produces better outcomes. A key component of this is that the person with cancer takes charge of what they want to happen in their treatment, and has a strong belief in the desired outcome. To do this, you need information, so read on to find books to support and inform you.

	Cancer: 50 Essential Things to Do by Greg Anderson This straightforward book provides the single best summing up of a healthy approach to a cancer diagnosis that I've seen. It covers the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of a return to health, and sums up wisdom gained from those who have recovered against the odds. It also includes some helpful information on nutritional supplements. You should click here for more on this book
	Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Patrick Quillin What you eat affects your health. If your instinct is telling you that to get better you need to address your diet, and you're prepared to make changes — possibly large changes — then this book will be very helpful. Mostly extensive and detailed background information, it also includes some recipes. You should click here for more on this book
	Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips Sheryl Crow, by Kris Carr For those who want to face their cancer with passion, this is a bright and sassy book, The tips are short, easy to digest -– and brightened up with pictures. They cover aspects of lifestyle, treatment, side effects, relationships and emotions. It's mainly aimed at women, though many of the tips would also apply to men. You should click here for more on this book
	The Chemotherapy Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Get Through Treatment by Tamera Schacher, Judith McKay If chemotherapy is part of your treatment, it helps to understand the mechanism so that you can visualize the benefits. This book will also help you to understand the possible side effects and how to avoid or alleviate them. You should click here for more on this book
	The Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy Survival Guide by Nancee Hirano, Judith McKay This is an older edition than the previous book, but it does include radiation therapy. It explains how radiation differs from chemotherapy, and which side effects may occur. Worth looking at if your treatment plan includes radiation therapy. You should click here for more on this book

	Fighting Cancer From Within: How to Use the Power of Your Mind For Healing by Dr. Martin L. Rossman The mind has been shown to have great impact over our ability to heal. When you have cancer, adding the strength of your mind to the treatments you are undergoing is a positive step. This book shows specific ways to use in your cancer journey. You should click here for more on this book