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61) Everyday Meals For Invalids - A Collection of Tiny Recipes, Tasty and Nourishing, for Every Day i
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Originally published in 1934, this is a clear and practical guide to preparing food for ill and convalescing people. The book is full of useful recipes and practical advice. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Cookery Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork....
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An absorbing and unsettling history of breast cancer told through the stories of women who have confronted it from ancient times to the present.
In 1967, an Italian surgeon touring Amsterdam's Rijks museum stopped in front of Rembrandt's Bathsheba at Her Bath and noticed an asymmetry to Bathsheba's left breast; it seemed distended, swollen near the armpit, discolored, and marked with a distinctive pitting. The physician learned that Rembrandt's model,...
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Este libro presenta, de manera didáctica, concisa y actualizada, los fundamentos del diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer en adultos, con un enfoque eminentemente clínico y orientado al profesional de la salud no especialista en cáncer, enfatizando los conceptos transversales en el manejo de la patología oncológica.
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Following the successful publication of "Practical Psychology: for Clinical Psychologists", and, "Practical Psychology: Home Edition for Self Help", I considered the facts that there are a great number of individuals who would like to make lifestyle changes for their health's sake but do not understand the science behind health and nutrition.I also considered the facts that a great many books have been published over the years, with the idea of informing...
65) Facing Cancer
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We were enjoying a blissful life, making the most of every day. I, the poet, was still rather bemused by the freedoms of retirement and Stephen was doing what he loves — publishing. Our idyll was rudely interrupted, when we were told that Stephen had cancer. We were suddenly thrust into an unaccustomed world. This is not a horror story. Stephen relied on stoicism and determination to get through. The poet wrote her way through a harsh reality and...
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Originally published in 1934, this is a clear and practical guide to preparing food for ill and convalescing people. The book is full of useful recipes and practical advice. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Cookery Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork....
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The minute that your urologist tells you that your biopsy is positive for prostate cancer, don't panic.
I have been there and that is why this book is, written.
Here are ten facts:
1. Identifying cancerous cells in a biopsy of prostate gland is more difficult than identifying any other cancerous cells in biopsies of any other organs.
2. Laboratories often make mistakes, especially the laboratory that determined I had prostate cancer when I really...
68) Ovarian Cancer, Oncology, Chemotherapy, BRCA Genes, Cancer Treatment, Survivorship, Gynecologic O
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"Ovarian Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients and Families" is a vital guide for anyone impacted by ovarian cancer. This book provides a thorough exploration of the disease, offering clarity and support through each stage, from initial diagnosis to treatment and beyond.Understanding Ovarian CancerThe journey begins with an introduction to ovarian cancer, including its epidemiology, types, and stages. Gain an understanding of the ovaries'...
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Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are two of the most common form of brain tumors in adults. Too often they can be life changing, even life limiting for patients, wreaking devastation on their families.
This readable, moving and non-technical guide is your comprehensive patient focused guide to these obstinate brain cancers. It covers everything from getting an accurate diagnosis, to dealing with the physical, mental and emotional impact of...
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Imagine hearing the words, "You have breast cancer."
In Common Ground, Uncommon Courage, twelve breast cancer survivors tell their inspirational stories. From diagnosis to survivorship, the stories are a raw and honest account of navigating "the journey".
Each chapter gives you a first-hand look into real-life stories of personal heartbreak and resilience.
Common Ground, Uncommon Courage reveals the complexity of a breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent...
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Un guide pratique pour tout savoir sur le cancer.
Cet ouvrage s'adresse à toute personne qui veut en savoir plus sur le cancer. Étape par étape, le lecteur est informé de ce qu'est précisément le cancer, comment cette maladie apparaît dans le corps, comment la tumeur se développe et les conséquences de cette évolution.
- Le cancer est-il une maladie de notre époque?
- Comment savoir si l'on souffre d'un cancer?
- Existe-t-il d'autres...
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One Man's Journey Through Prostate Cancer chronicles the devastating diagnosis of this type of cancer, the various treatments available, and the ultimate recovery from prostate cancer. It highlights a very honest, view and effective information in layman's terms, for those faced with this condition. Budd provides a rare look into one man's private journey, as he deals with the various tests he endured prior to the diagnosis, the heart-stopping experience...
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A Woman's Decision is an extraordinarily sensitive and authoritative book that will help women assess their options, familiarize themselves with the techniques used in treating breast cancer, and prepare themselves for what to expect medically and emotionally from reconstructive surgery. It combines complete and fully updated medical information with a detailed look at the emotional issues a woman must face when confronting breast cancer. Especially...
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I have a strong longing to tell my story as I feel it is a part of my journey in myself healing. I believe telling my story may be of interest to others because my life has been enormously busy, eventful and full of learning – I have always wanted to teach and never had a chance and if anyone finds this book an aid to learning I will have filled another lifelong desire. Finally, I have a hypothesis to share on the steps of healing the spirit.
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In December 2006, Dr. Phillip Fields completed the First Light Marathon in Mobile, AL in preparation for the 2008 Boston Marathon. He was fifty-nine years old. This would be his third qualification. One week later, he was gasping for air as he attempted to complete a three-mile run. The next six months he underwent numerous medical test. All were negative except one. He had an elevated white blood cell count. In January 2008, he was sitting in an...
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La gente hoy en día necesita y desea saber específicamente cómo sentirse y lucir mejor, cómo vivir más tiempo y llevar vidas saludables. En cada libro de la serie La cura bíblica, los lectores encontrarán información médica alternativa junto con verdades bíblicas alentadoras que fortalecen la fe. Presentar las enfermedades y los asuntos de salud comunes en hombres, mujeres y niños es una adición perfecta para el estante.
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What happens when a leadership coach ends up fighting for her life?
When business performance coach Melanie Holscher learned she had stage 4 ovarian cancer, it sounded more like a sentence than a diagnosis. And fighting the disease demanded more than she thought she could give. Waiting for doctors. Waiting for test results. Waiting to see how her body would respond to treatment. The uncertainty was terrifying, and her mind slipped into unfamiliar...
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On the eve of her 60th birthday, just as she thought her life had come together, Betsy Horn received a dramatic diagnosis: aggressive ovarian cancer. Although conventional treatment was successful, the author realized that being "cured" was not good enough. For a person to be really healed and age with vitality, the body-mind-spirit connection must be in place. Over the next decade, Betsy's journey to realize those goals introduced her to remarkable...
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Much like in sports, cancer patients have a 'locker room'. It has many spaces of existence. There are physical spaces such as hospital rooms, oncology waiting rooms, medical specialist waiting rooms, surgical prep rooms, and treatment rooms. These physical spaces are, where cancer patients often sit side by side and reflect on their life as a cancer patient. However, the real 'cancer locker room' resides in the hearts, souls, and minds of the patients...
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