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Amazing. Words cannot describe the info and impact of this book. I've given and sent this book to several friends suffering from cancer, even pancreatic cancer. The ideas and thoughts found here have helped them all. Even to help them survive. Thank you.
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Reading this for Medical Anthropology and I'm kind of excited about it -- it's not a book I would've picked up on my own but there's no denying its relevance.
This is a great book. The cover says all of us have cancer cells in our bodies (something my husband who does genetic sequencing informatics had also told me), but not all of us will develop cancer. The Action Pages near the end of the book offer concrete, practical advice for the lifestyle that can prevent 60% of cancers. Yes, eat more fruits and vegetables, but no they don't all have to be raw to keep their inflammation-fighting, immunity-boosting properties (eating foods raw preserves enzymes which may have other benefits not discussed here). Other parts of the book are very moving like stories of people who beat cancer, or even if dying from cancer felt that Dr. Servan-Schreiber had saved his life because of encouraging him to do something meaningful for others before he died, etc. A chapter on how to talk with people who may not recover is also included. He is a psychiatrist, too, after all, not just a neurological researcher who survived two brain tumors. I think most people would really like to check this book out: http://amzn.to/131TM0o
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It serves its purpose; namely to inform what lifestyle choices either promote or inhibit cancer growth. It does so without ladling guilt.
This book was healing for the heart and the mind.
Overall one of the more helpful cancer books that I've read. It could probably use a bit of updating, but it is clear, offers evidence with references to follow up with further reading, along with useful lists of the basic ingredients of the so-called 'anti-cancer' diet.
Was also glad to see that emphasis is placed on the mind-body connection. Could easily have been left out with all the focus on diet and nutrition.
Was also glad to see that emphasis is placed on the mind-body connection. Could easily have been left out with all the focus on diet and nutrition.