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When Rose, a female assassin, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decides to carry out one final killing assisted by her lover and stepson, Mikey.

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,...

The complete guide to what to expect when you're expecting the worst. Reconstruction is a pragmatic but positive handbook for anyone navigating a diagnosis of primary breast cancer. It contains clear, useful advice on what to do and what to expect at all stages of treatment, from questions to ask your doctors and practical ways to reduce your risk of recurrence, right down to what to pack in your hospital bag. Written by journalist and breast cancer...

Navigate the complexities of liver cancer with "Liver Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients and Families." This essential guide is a beacon of knowledge, empathy, and support, offering in-depth insights into every aspect of liver cancer, from understanding the disease to managing life during and after treatment.Understanding Liver CancerThe book begins with a foundational overview of liver cancer, detailing its types and prevalence, and discussing...

"Kidney Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients and Families" is an essential guide for anyone affected by kidney cancer. This book provides a thorough understanding of the disease, from its basic anatomy and function to the latest treatments and research advancements, making it an invaluable resource for patients and their loved ones.In-Depth Understanding of Kidney CancerBegin your journey to understanding kidney cancer with an overview of...

"Richard E. Grant emigrated from Swaziland to London in 1982, with dreams of making it as an actor. Unexpectedly, he met and fell in love with a renowned dialect coach Joan Washington. Their relationship and marriage, navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, parenthood, and loss, lasted almost forty years. When Joan died in 2021, her final challenge to him was to find a "pocketful of happiness in every day." This honest and frequently hilarious...

"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...

In our current era of rapidly developing cancer drugs and therapies, we also see improvement of cancer treatment outcomes stagnating when it comes to determining quality of life or long-term survival. This is because while new treatments are making small incremental progress in outcomes, most cancer patients still depend on conventional methods that are both toxic and ineffective. While new cancer drugs are becoming more precise or targeted, less...

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...

John Kramer is back. The most disturbing installment of the Saw franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw's most personal game. Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns...