50 critical cancer answers / Francisco Contreras, MD and Daniel E. Kennedy, MC.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Contreras, Francisco, author.

Kennedy, Daniel, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Popular works.

Cancer.

Cancer--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 p.)

Place of Publication:

Franklin, Tennessee : Authentic, 2013.

Summary:

Cancer - it's a menacing word, and when we hear it from our own doctor, it can be terrifying. But there's hope. In this practical, comprehensive "field manual" from seasoned cancer fighters and renowned clinicians Francisco Contreras, MD and Daniel Kennedy, MC you will grab hold of 50 tangible tips, plans, and prescriptive measures for tackling cancer and finding renewed health. 50 Critical Cancer Answers provides the essential information a person needs to create a personal action plan to deal with cancer effectively. Each of the 50 short, easy-to-digest chapters includes a concise explanation of the most effective and sought after cancer treatment in the realms of traditional medicine, natural medicine, emotional support and spiritual care. A succinct commentary is provided to help the reader understand potential benefits, and if it is a realistic treatment option or not. Each chapter includes: - An interview with an expert in the field of the chapter's topic - A "smartphone scannable" QR code linking the reader to You Tube video containing author commentary on the relevant topic - 5 tips from cancer survivors--all 50 cancer survivors have received treatment from the authors' Oasis of Hope cancer centers. Don't let a cancer diagnosis define your circumstances. Instead, develop a plan to identify, attack, and beat cancer.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; 1. Living Cancer Free; 2. Healing Foods; 3. Psychoendoneuroimmunology; 4. Cell Signal Transduction Therapy; 5. Oxygen Therapies; 6. Psycho-Oncology; 7. High-Dose Vitamin C Therapy; 8. Alkaline and Acid Balance: The Foundation of Life; 9. Emotional Roots of Cancer; 10. Cancer Hand-Me-Downs; 11. The Cancer Genome; 12. Cancer Predictors; 13. Targeted Cancer Therapy; 14. Epigenetics; 15. Chemotherapy: Today and in the Future; 16. Radiation: A New Era of Precision; 17. Surgery: Coming of Age

18. Empowerment19. Meaning; 20. Positive Resolve; 21. The War on Cancer; 22. Statistics; 23. Defining Success; 24. The Economics of Cancer; 25. Limitations and Pitfalls of Science; 26. Clinical Trials; 27. Cancer Research; 28. Alternative Cancer Treatments; 29. Overcoming Cancer Genes; 30. Immunotherapies; 31. Cancer Vaccines; 32. Dendritic Cells; 33. Multi-Disciplinary Team; 34. Social Network; 35. Biopsies; 36. Imaging; 37. Nanotechnology; 38. The Mechanics of Hyperthermia; 39. The Today and Tomorrow of Hyperthermia; 40. Stick Up for Yourself; 41. Exercise!; 42. Ethics in Oncology

43. The Healing Power of the Doctor-Patient Relationship44. Hormone Replacement Therapy; 45. Stem Cell Therapy; 46. EMFT; 47. Believe; 48. Noetic Therapies; 49. Spiritual Care; 50. A New Approach to Cancer Control; About Oasis of Hope Cancer Treatment Centers; References

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 14, 2016).

ISBN:

1-78078-207-1