Book, Music and Video Reviews

The OncoLink Editorial Staff has reviewed a number of excellent books, videos and musical selections available to cancer patients. We recommend books that we feel are accurate, complete, and convey important information and support for cancer patients.

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Against the Odds: The True Story of Michele, A Cancer Survivor
Authors: Patrick Nolan, Patricia A. Nolan, RN, & Michele K Nolan Publisher: Alchemy Publishing Company, Langley, WA, 1995. ISBN: 1-887170-05-7 $15.00 softcover Reviewed by R. Medbery, M.D. Against the Odds:...

Book Reviews for Pediatric Patients
My Book for Kids with Cansur by J. Gaes, Publishers Group West (publ) ISBN 093760304X Amazon.com Disclosure This book was written by a child with Burkitt's lymphoma because he felt that there were not enough books for kids about...

Childhood Cancer Survivors
Authors: Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie & Kathy Ruccione Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates ISBN: 1-56592-460-6 OncoLink Rating: There have been dramatic increases in the cure rates of childhood cancers over the past...

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Crazy, Sexy Cancer Tips
Author: Kris Carr Publisher: ...

Grace: A Child's Intimate Journey Through Cancer And Recovery
Author: Melinda Marchiano Publisher: Happy Quail, 2010 Price: $15.95 US ISBN: 9780984271207 OncoLink Rating: When I was thirteen years old, I kept a diary in one of those old-fashioned black and white hardcover composition books. Day by day I...

Having Children After Cancer: How to Make Informed Choices Before and After Treatment and Build the Family of Your Dreams
Author: Gina M. Shaw Publisher: Celestial Arts, 2011 Price: $16.99 US, 198 pages ISBN: 9781587613654 OncoLink Rating: A diagnosis of cancer brings about many emotions; these may includefear, anxiety and a feeling of powerlessness, among...

Titles to Avoid

Cancer Salves : A Botanical Approach to Treatment
Author: Ingrid Naiman Publisher: North Atlantic Books ISBN: 1-55643-270-4 OncoLink Rating: NOT Recommended This book has been placed on the OncoLink NOT RECOMMENDED list for a number of reasons. It gives irresponsible advice...

Definitive Guide to Cancer
Author: W. John Diamond, MD and W. Lee Cowden, MD with Burton Goldberg Publisher: Future Medicine Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1-887299-01-7 OncoLink Rating: NOT Recommended The title of the publication "Definitive Guide to Cancer" is very...

Herbal Medicine, Healing, and Cancer : A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment
Author: Donald R. Yance, Jr.Publisher: Keats PublishingISBN: 0-87983-968-6OncoLink Rating: NOT Recommended Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer has been placed on the OncoLink NOT RECOMMENDED list for a number of reasons. First of all, the book makes...