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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.

"When will the world end? With Foxworth, a massive comet, hurtling toward Earth, humanity now knows the exact date. Seventeen-year-old Simon wants to spend his last weeks with the people he cares about most, especially his goal-oriented swimmer ex-girlfriend, Tilda, who dumped him shortly after the news broke. Since Lucinda was diagnosed with cancer she has retreated into herself preparing for the inevitable. Suddenly facing down a death that makes...

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...

"Pancreatic Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients and Families" is an essential guide for anyone affected by this challenging disease. This meticulously crafted book offers an in-depth look into the world of pancreatic cancer, providing valuable insights and support for patients, their families, and caregivers.Structured into a number of thoughtfully organized chapters, this book covers a wide range of critical topics:Begin your journey with...

This inspiring account tells the story of how Florida businessman Allen Salowe drew from his experience in organizing and managing teams to taking charge of his own treatment plan-and his life-and triumphed in his battle with prostate cancer. Salowe explains how he utilized his skills as a problem solver, recounting his compelling odyssey to discover the path to healing.

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,...

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.

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...

A love story with an unexpectedly happy ending, The Actual Dance is told through the eyes and heart of a husband as he struggles with his worst fears during what everyone expects to be his wife's losing battle to breast cancer. Determined to support the "other half of his whole," he provides the positivity his love partner demands and the caregiving she needs. He doesn't share his fears, even as he becomes more certain of her upcoming demise. He also...