Cancer: Books and eBooks

A guide to recent insights into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology as well as emerging clinical applications.

The story of a group of Goodyear Tire and Rubber workers fatally exposed to toxic chemicals, the lawyer who sought justice on their behalf, and the shameful lack of protection our society affords all workers.

Covers multiple symptoms inherent in the treatment of cancer. Each symptom is examined in terms of its cause, pathophysiology, assessment, management, evaluation of therapeutic approaches, and patient self-care.

A memoir by a professor at Duke Divinity Law School who specializes in the study of the prosperity gospel and is diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer.

A comprehensive textbook on the subject that crosses disciplines and represents a wide spectrum of specialists throughout the country, including surgical, radiation and medical oncologists, as well as dentists, pathologists, radiologists and nurses.

Joe Biden chronicles the year leading to the death of his son Beau from brain cancer.

The memoir of a young mother, born blind in Vietnam and an immigrant to the United States as young child, who faces a terminal cancer diagnosis.

A memoir by a young neurosurgeon faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis who attempts to answer the question: What makes a life worth living?

Discusses four types of cancer: skin, lung, breast, and prostate. Describes common features and then discusses each cancer in terms of symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatments, and future advances.

Provides coverage of the assessment and treatment of many rehabilitation issues as they uniquely affect cancer patients. Broken into four sections with 66 alphabetically arranged topics, this go-to reference addresses the key concerns in cancer rehabilitation ranging from basic principles, exercise, and therapy interventions to acupuncture, massage, and end-of-life care.

Addresses various aspects of six types of cancer: spinal cord, lung, breast, gynecological, prostate, and head and neck.

Traces the history of the study of tumor viruses and its role in driving breakthroughs in cancer research.

Provides physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and patients and their families with detailed information and advice for alleviating the suffering of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Examines public perception of cancer through stories in newspapers and magazines, social media, and popular culture, probing the evolving relationship between journalists and medical specialists and illuminating the role of women and charities that distributed medical information. Traces the origins of patient advocacy and activism from the 1920s onward, highlighting how, while doctors have lost control of messages about cancer, survivors have gained visibility and voice.

The author takes a revelatory inquiry into cancer prevention. In searching for answers, she meets remarkable doctors, scientists, and advocates who are upending our understanding of cancer and how to fight it, recognizing that we will never reduce cancer rates without ridding our lives of the chemicals that increasingly trigger the disease.