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Cancer-Free: Your Guide to Gentle, Non-toxic Healing (Second Edition)

Bill Henderson

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Quackery 1 out of 5 stars.
5 of 25 people found this review helpful.

I consider it immoral to promote unproven treatments instead of the stuff that has been proven to work in hundreds of thousands of patients.
People die as a result of trying alternatives and delaying treatment. I've seen it. It's okay to use alternative therapies and diet in addition to, but not instead of the FDA approved treatments. There have been many studies, including sponsored by National Cancer Institute, which showed only small and inconsistent benefit of dietary changes when treating cancer.
And, actually, many treatments recommended by oncologists these days are not chemotherapy, but biological or targeted to your type of tumor.
Cancer doc.

More Than Expected 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book should be in every household and readily accessible.
I found more information than I ever expected and all within reach if I choose to follow. I am surprised this hasn't been blacklisted.

Editorial Review:

Bill Henderson has helped thousands of people all over the world heal their cancers. This latest book gives you a precise regimen for self-treatment along with extensive information on other resources now available to you.

One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends

Rebecca Katz, Marsha Tomassi, Mat Edelson

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Through The Inner Cook, her San Francisco Bay Area practice, chef Rebecca Katz teaches creative culinary solutions to peple navigating the aftereffects of cancer treatments. For those whose appetites have been turned off by illness, Rebecca's ONE BITE AT A TIME is an instant turn-on to good, nourishing food. In this comprehensive cookbook, Rebecca shares delicious, immune-boosting recipes for people living with cancer, their caregivers, and the ever-growing number of cancer survivors.

ONE BITE AT A TIME features more than 85 simple-to-prepare, sumptuous recipes. From little nibbles to satisfying entrees Rebecca's flexible approach is designed for both the individual and the entire family to enjoy. Dishes such as Poached Coconut-Ginger Salmon, Spinach Orzo with Pine Nuts and Feta, Taxicab Yellow Tomato soup and Magic Mineral Broth reinvigorate the appetite with ingredients that help bolster the body's immune system.

To accompany the recipes, Rebecca offers down-to-earth information and helpful advice for those dealing with the culinary ups and downs often experienced during treatment. Learn what friends and family can do to best pitch in; discover easy substitutes for "forbidden" foods; look up "nutrition-at-a-glance" information for each recipe; and see how to wake up taste buds in any dish by using just a few basic staples from the pantry.

Rebecca's caring, humor-filled recipe notes will warm your heart and remind you that, along with a good meal, laughter can truly be the best medicine. Throughout the book's pages, Rebecca's clients attest to this fact, as they share anecdotes of the joyous impact these recipes have had on their lives.

At a time when you may feel that nothing is under your control, something as simple as creating a nutritious, healing dish for yourself or a loved one can be a reaffimation of your humanity and a tangible way to nurture someone you care about.

Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During & After Treatment

Holly Clegg, Gerald Miletello

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

This book concerns me 2 out of 5 stars.
16 of 20 people found this review helpful.

This book has numerous tasty recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy. The book is also nicely organized with a chart that summarizes which recipes are particularly good for specific side efects of cancer & cancer treatment.

On the negative side, and this was a big negative for me personally, if you are trying to follow an anti-cancer diet that avoids sugar, processed flours, and other ingredients that many believe are at least questionable if not outright harmful for a cancer patient, then this is not the book for you. Many of these recipes include the use of table sugar & other processed sweeteners, processed grains, and higher amounts of animal protein than are usually recommended for cancer patients (or for anyone, for that matter). The author even recommends adding extra sugar to some recipes to make them taste better.

I understand firsthand that some, perhaps many, cancer patients' palates change during treatment. When combined with nausea or other side effects, it can be difficult to find any foods that are appealing. At times, simply getting the patient to eat *anything* in order to get some calories must take precedence over ensuring that those meals are truly healthy. If this is the situation you are facing, then this book might provide you with some tasty options. But I believe it is irresponsible for the author to provide recipes and food suggestions that at best are not truly healthy and at worst could feed a patient's cancer.

Instead I recommend "Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods" as a source of sound nutritional advice (for anyone, not just cancer patients) and simple, health-promoting, and appealing recipes.

Editorial Review:

Designed for cancer patients and their family, these easy-to-follow recipes focus on foods best tolerated and those to ease the symptoms during treatment. With an oncologist's chapter introduction, doctor's notes, menu planning, tips, nutritional analysis, diabetic exchanges, the book serves as a guide for nutrition before, during, and after cancer treatment.

Foods to Fight Cancer: Essential foods to help prevent cancer

Richard Beliveau

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

a beautiful book 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Very specific, absolutely beautiful, and very goal oriented (true to the title) .
I love this book!

Kira Levy
Naturopath

Pretty good book 3 out of 5 stars.
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I was expecting the book to talk about more foods than it did, but still overall some good information. Nice pictures and layout.

Inspiring Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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It is difficult to eat well when fighting cancer. This book makes it easy to understand simple changes to make and foods to include. When dealing with low energy, it helps to keep food inspiring, and to make it simple. The book is beautiful, and makes it easy to want to make healthier choices. I also love the companion book "cooking with foods to fight cancer."

Editorial Review:

Detailing the key foods that have been medically shown to be beneficial in both preventing and fighting cancer, this is the must-have resource for anyone looking to get healthy and stay that way. AUTHOR BIO: Richard Béliveau, PhD, a leading authority in cancer research, holds the Chair in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer at the Université du Quebec à Montréal, where he is a professor of biochemistry. Denis Gingras, PhD, in an oncology researcher at the Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau.

Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook: Easy Recipes and Tips through Treatment and Beyond

Kris Ghosh, Linda Carson, Elyse Cohen

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Good nutrition is vital to people undergoing cancer treatment, yet treatment side effects can make eating seem unappealing. Now Betty Crocker, two oncologists, and a nutritionist bring back the joy of eating topeople undergoing cancer treatment with delicious recipes that are nutritious and easy to make. A thoughtful, practical gift for patients and families coping with cancer, the book includes:
* 130 recipes, from breakfasts and snacks to dinners and desserts, like Extra-Easy Baked Ziti, Fettuccine with Asparagus and Mushrooms and Country Blueberry Cobbler
* Advice from cancer patients, from coping with the emotional roller coaster to making recipes more appealing
* Recipes tagged to show which are helpful for the most common side effects of cancer treatment, plus special diet menus to help with them
* "Q and A" between Dr. Ghosh and cancer patients about how to handle the effects of cancer treatment
* An easy 7-day menu plan based on eating small meals six times a day -- just right for patients in treatment
* Cancer resource guide, nutrition and medical glossary
"This book will be of great assistance to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. It is a creative guide to the use of pleasant and easy menus to help alleviate difficult, commonly experienced side effects." --Dr. Barrie R. Cassileth, Chief, Integrative Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

New Cook Book Celebrating the Promise, Limited Edition "Pink Plaid"

Better Homes and Gardens

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Love this cookbook and donating to the cause! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I have a collection of the Better Homes Cook Books and love them all. This is special because it has recipes from different "famous" people, Paula Deen to name one and we all love Paula. I have ordered one for my daughters and my sisters for Christmas. In addition to all the delicious recipes, you are also donating to a cause that has or will touch most all our lives at one time or another. Buy it, you will not regret it.

Editorial Review:

This limited edition of the complete, all new Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 14th edition has gone pink - in support of the 25th anniversary of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In addition to the 1,400 mouthwatering recipes and 800 stunning photos, a special pink section features recipes and thoughts from celebrity cookbook authors including Paula Deen, Sandra Lee, Lidia Bastianich, Sara Moulton, Pam Anderson, Joanne Weir, Nathalie Dupree, Mary Sue Milliken, and Susan Feniger, as well as 50 delicious, all-new recipes that feature fresh foods associated with reducing the risk of cancer.

Eat to Beat Prostate Cancer Cookbook

David Ricketts

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Prostate cancer is now the most common nonskin cancer among men in the United States. In 2005 alone, 250,000 new cases were diagnosed, and that number is certain to rise with each passing year. No one is more aware of this than David Ricketts, experienced cookbook author and recent prostate cancer survivor.

Shortly after surgery and radiation treatments, Ricketts began to research food and lifestyle changes that might inhibit the likelihood of prostate cancer as well as its progression. The result is this uniquely specific cookbook, which takes full advantage of foods thought to fight prostate cancer while eliminating those believed to contribute to the disease. Eat to Beat Prostate Cancer Cookbook features more than 200 delicious recipes for everything from snacks, sandwiches, and drinks to main-course dishes-all foods that will appeal to the entire family. This tremendously useful book also benefits from the author's firsthand experience, as he offers insight into what to expect regarding diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, as well as practical advice for making the transition to healthier cooking, smarter eating, and a longer life.

The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook: Recipes, Ideas, and Advice to Optimize the Lives of People Living with Cancer

Kimberly Mathai

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

After 30 years of providing counseling and support for people living with cancer, the Cancer Lifeline organization knows that one of the main areas of interest for patients and their families is food and nutrition. What foods have been shown to help prevent the spread of cancer? What are the nutritional "rules" for people with cancer? In answer, this new edition of the organization's cookbook presents up-to-date nutritional information (including the Top Ten Super Foods that may protect and fight against cancer) along with practical strategies for making healthy eating a daily practice and suggestions for reducing the side effects of treatment. It features 100 easy-to-make recipes from the nation's top chefs and from cancer patients and survivors, including Blueberry Breakfast Cake, Honey-Glazed Green Beans with Almonds, and Citrus Chicken. These resources and more make this book a natural choice for cancer survivors, people living with cancer, caregivers, and those interested in a health-conscious diet.

The New American Plate Cookbook: Recipes for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Life

American Institute for Cancer Research

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

We all want great-tasting meals, but we also want meals that help us maintain a healthy weight and live longer, healthier lives. Marrying the art and science of food, The New American Plate Cookbook is the first cookbook designed to accomplish all three goals. A team of cooks, nutritionists, food writers, scientists, and others who are passionate about food collaborated to create 200 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that combine sound nutrition with culinary ingenuity. From updated favorites to innovative showstoppers, The New American Plate Cookbook delights the senses--with vivid colors, tempting aromas, and luscious flavors--while helping you reduce your risk of serious health problems like cancer and heart disease. Whether you wish to achieve a healthy weight or find a lifelong approach to eating nutritious meals, The New American Plate Cookbook will satisfy your conscience while it dazzles your palate.

The New American Plate Cookbook includes:

*200 recipes, from appetizers, soups, and salads to one-pot dishes and entrées to vegetables, egg dishes, breads, pilafs, desserts, and more
*74 full-color photographs
*Tips on meal planning and complementary combinations of dishes
*Practical suggestions and a guide to ingredients and cooking techniques
*Information on the science behind the New American Plate approach

Recipes from The New American Plate Cookbook:

Bruschetta with Green Pea and Roasted Garlic Spread
Butternut Squash, Tomato and Watercress Soup
Mixed Greens with Blueberries and Feta
Sweet Potato and Pear Stir-Fry with Chicken and Chili Sauce
New American Beef Stew
Greek-Style Scallops
Chicken with Tomatoes, Honey and Cinnamon
Broccoli with Scallion Dressing and Hazelnuts
Gingered Carrots with Golden Raisins and Lemon
Heirloom Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Corn and Green Chile Muffins
Rice Pudding with Pears and Apples
Fresh Plum Tart

Beating Cancer With Nutrition - Revised

Patrick Quillin, Noreen Quillin

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Total reviews: 76 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Typical of American bad eating 1 out of 5 stars.
5 of 16 people found this review helpful.

The book was a big disappointment for me. It is a typical happy book about the awful way that Americans eat and encouraging more of the same..
Bad advise on diet and eating.

Beating cancer with nutrition 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

"Beating cancer with Nutrition" is my bible as I fight colon cancer. I bought many cancer books after my diagnosis but this is the best one. Some of my friends who don't even have cancer have purchaseed it after looking thru it at my house. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

Editorial Review:

The book was developed after working with over 500 cancer patients and organizing 3 international symposiums on the subject. The information contained in BCN is both scientifically backed with references and clinically proven in the hospital with patients. This information helps cancer patients to improve quality and quantity of life. BCN had been translated into Japanese and Chinese and is being translated into Korean. BCN had become a home study continuing education course for registered nurses. BCN 2001 version will contain a 72-minute audio CD version in response to the requests from tired cancer patients who said they needed and audio version of the book to get started. BCN had sold 110,000 copies in 7 years in print, which is impressive for small publishers.