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From a team of prestigious American doctors comes a comprehensive, practical approach to combating and preventing cancer. Readers can assess their risk of cancer through a unique screening questionnaire, learn to change their internal environment to prevent cancer and discover the science that supports the significant roles that emotions and attitudes play in prevention and treatment. The authors offer precise combinations of food, vitamins, herbs, minerals and supplements to help with: Prevention by lowering your risk of getting cancer; Treatment by using the body's natural healing power to stop the growth and spread of disease; Coping with fatigue, weight loss, hair loss, and other side effects of chemotherapy and radiation; This invaluable book provides proven methods of natural healing intended to complement conventional cancer treatments. With special recommendations for breast, prostate, lung, skin and colon cancers, this is one of the most important health books anyone will ever read.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anyone wanting to avoid or take on their cancer by way of diet and supplementation would be hard pressed to find a better manual than this. Compiled by four doctors, it is easy to read without being simplistic, evidence-based and authoritative.
The book is sensibly divided into three sections - Prevention, Treatment and Coping with Side Effects of Orthodox Treatments, and gives sensible advice on precautions and interactions.
A self-assessment questionnaire enables the reader to gauge how at risk they are, and simultaneously informs them of the risk factors they are exposing themselves to, and of the mechanisms of cancer. The fundamentals of a sound cancer-preventive diet are laid out, with recommendations for additional supplementation to counter unavoidable risks and to make up for some of the shortcomings of `modern' agriculture.
Most usefully, specific advice for prevention of particular cancers that may be a known risk for the reader is included. Many practitioners would not now support the advice given re sunlight exposure, which is founded in the era of sun avoidance - it is now considered too important a source of vital Vitamin D to be avoided, particularly in cloud-bound Britain. Sensible precautions against burning or over-exposure, however, are vital. Also, it would have been good to hear their take on cooking methods, particularly the use of microwaves as well as the potential of thermography as an alternative to X-ray mammography as means of screening for breast cancer.
For the cancer patient, there is an overview of conventional treatment options and strategic advice on dealing with family, friends and specialists. The mind/body connection and the importance of exercise are highlighted for their key role in any cancer strategy. Basic dietary recommendations for all cancer patients are followed by `The Super Eight' - eight natural products that the authors have found to score highest in a range of criteria from clinical effectiveness through to safety.
An excellent and comprehensive section outlines strategies, in detail, for coping with most of the side and after-effects of orthodox treatment; and a mine of useful information is contained in the appendices, which includes menus and meal plans, supplement plans, daily routines etc. Finally and importantly, there is an open letter to physicians from the four authors, provided as a support to patients wishing to broaden the scope of their treatment, but also to pursue the `best practice' of openness with their physician, who sadly may not be as supportive of these approaches as one might hope!
This is an American book, but there is very little content that does not apply equally well in the UK. Thoroughly recommended.
The book is sensibly divided into three sections - Prevention, Treatment and Coping with Side Effects of Orthodox Treatments, and gives sensible advice on precautions and interactions.
A self-assessment questionnaire enables the reader to gauge how at risk they are, and simultaneously informs them of the risk factors they are exposing themselves to, and of the mechanisms of cancer. The fundamentals of a sound cancer-preventive diet are laid out, with recommendations for additional supplementation to counter unavoidable risks and to make up for some of the shortcomings of `modern' agriculture.
Most usefully, specific advice for prevention of particular cancers that may be a known risk for the reader is included. Many practitioners would not now support the advice given re sunlight exposure, which is founded in the era of sun avoidance - it is now considered too important a source of vital Vitamin D to be avoided, particularly in cloud-bound Britain. Sensible precautions against burning or over-exposure, however, are vital. Also, it would have been good to hear their take on cooking methods, particularly the use of microwaves as well as the potential of thermography as an alternative to X-ray mammography as means of screening for breast cancer.
For the cancer patient, there is an overview of conventional treatment options and strategic advice on dealing with family, friends and specialists. The mind/body connection and the importance of exercise are highlighted for their key role in any cancer strategy. Basic dietary recommendations for all cancer patients are followed by `The Super Eight' - eight natural products that the authors have found to score highest in a range of criteria from clinical effectiveness through to safety.
An excellent and comprehensive section outlines strategies, in detail, for coping with most of the side and after-effects of orthodox treatment; and a mine of useful information is contained in the appendices, which includes menus and meal plans, supplement plans, daily routines etc. Finally and importantly, there is an open letter to physicians from the four authors, provided as a support to patients wishing to broaden the scope of their treatment, but also to pursue the `best practice' of openness with their physician, who sadly may not be as supportive of these approaches as one might hope!
This is an American book, but there is very little content that does not apply equally well in the UK. Thoroughly recommended.
Format:Paperback
This is a great book, A friend of mine had liver caner and by following the suggestions so far she is now fine. It is very easy and simple to read.
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67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Prevention and Treatment of Cancer et al. by Michael Murray
2 Aug 2003
Format:Hardcover
The author provides very detailed protocols for treating cancer
with natural substances. For instance, he recommends 100 mg. of polyerga for treating colon, breast and certain carcinomas.
Citrus pectin is cited for metastasis of breast, lung and melanomas. Protective fibers may be emulated by utilizing
Ip6 and Inositol. At least 6 factors are cited for a successful
diet protocol for cancer; namely, fruits/veggies, detox
formulas, minimizing pesticide exposure, omega 3 -fish oils,reduction of junk food intake and low salts. Various compounds
are helpful in dealing with cancer; namely curcomin at 200-400 mg and proteolytic enzymes. Maitake mushrooms may be used
for colon, lung, stomach, liver/bladder and brain cancers.
These are just a few of the cited protocols. There are many more.
This book provides a wealth of information directed to the
alternative medicinal protocols which supplant or complement
the conventional approaches. Some of the dietary protocols may be useful in post-chemotherapy nutrition plans. The Burzynski Clinic of Houston, Texas is cited as an important
alternative medicine resource for cancer patients.
This book is a worthy addition to any personal library.
with natural substances. For instance, he recommends 100 mg. of polyerga for treating colon, breast and certain carcinomas.
Citrus pectin is cited for metastasis of breast, lung and melanomas. Protective fibers may be emulated by utilizing
Ip6 and Inositol. At least 6 factors are cited for a successful
diet protocol for cancer; namely, fruits/veggies, detox
formulas, minimizing pesticide exposure, omega 3 -fish oils,reduction of junk food intake and low salts. Various compounds
are helpful in dealing with cancer; namely curcomin at 200-400 mg and proteolytic enzymes. Maitake mushrooms may be used
for colon, lung, stomach, liver/bladder and brain cancers.
These are just a few of the cited protocols. There are many more.
This book provides a wealth of information directed to the
alternative medicinal protocols which supplant or complement
the conventional approaches. Some of the dietary protocols may be useful in post-chemotherapy nutrition plans. The Burzynski Clinic of Houston, Texas is cited as an important
alternative medicine resource for cancer patients.
This book is a worthy addition to any personal library.
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
A common sense approach for the most part
9 April 2006
Format:Paperback
After having two close family members diagnosed with cancer I became very concerned about the nutritional and environmental links to the disease. When someone you love has kidney cancer and the doctors tell you that they don't know why it happened you have a tendency to panic. I set out to learn everything that I could about cancer and possible causes and/or techniques for prevention.
Being a hospital administrator with just under two decades I have tended to look at complementary medicine with a jaundiced eye. In my case traditional allopathic medicine didn't seem to have the answer, so I decided to look into all the available alternatives.
The book advocates a number of "natural supplements" that I have not introduced into our family. As someone that tries not to take medications due to their toxicity I choose to forgo these products. My particular medication phobia comes from having a good friend that is a pharmacist. If you don't have this particular phobia there is a lot of information about supplementation contained in the book.
The book does contain dietary suggestions that make a lot of sense. The general dietary guidelines are as follows: (increase your consumption of fish, whole grains, legumes, cabbage, vegetables, nuts, and fruits and; decrease your consumption of meats, dairy, total fat, saturated fats, refined sugar, total calories and alcohol.) It is difficult to argue with this advice. It just makes good sense for all of us.
There is an entire chapter in the book dedicated to making your body a hostile environment for the development of cancer. The principles that they outline would be healthy additions to most American's lifestyle. The gist is that if your body is properly nourished and hydrated your own immune system will be able to fight off the DNA mutations as they occur.
There is another chapter dedicated to lifestyle and dietary changes to prevent particular types of cancer. This would be helpful if a specific cancer seems to run in your family.
In summation, I thought the book was well organized and researched. The book contains 33 pages of endnotes should you choose to do any additional research on your own. If you know anyone with cancer I would recommend this book. At the very least the book will give the patient a sense of empowerment and optimism about their future.
Being a hospital administrator with just under two decades I have tended to look at complementary medicine with a jaundiced eye. In my case traditional allopathic medicine didn't seem to have the answer, so I decided to look into all the available alternatives.
The book advocates a number of "natural supplements" that I have not introduced into our family. As someone that tries not to take medications due to their toxicity I choose to forgo these products. My particular medication phobia comes from having a good friend that is a pharmacist. If you don't have this particular phobia there is a lot of information about supplementation contained in the book.
The book does contain dietary suggestions that make a lot of sense. The general dietary guidelines are as follows: (increase your consumption of fish, whole grains, legumes, cabbage, vegetables, nuts, and fruits and; decrease your consumption of meats, dairy, total fat, saturated fats, refined sugar, total calories and alcohol.) It is difficult to argue with this advice. It just makes good sense for all of us.
There is an entire chapter in the book dedicated to making your body a hostile environment for the development of cancer. The principles that they outline would be healthy additions to most American's lifestyle. The gist is that if your body is properly nourished and hydrated your own immune system will be able to fight off the DNA mutations as they occur.
There is another chapter dedicated to lifestyle and dietary changes to prevent particular types of cancer. This would be helpful if a specific cancer seems to run in your family.
In summation, I thought the book was well organized and researched. The book contains 33 pages of endnotes should you choose to do any additional research on your own. If you know anyone with cancer I would recommend this book. At the very least the book will give the patient a sense of empowerment and optimism about their future.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
This is the most important cancer book ever written!
16 Dec 2002
Format:Hardcover
As a physician striving to keep pace with the rapidly growing science behind natural medicine, I have always found Dr. Murray's writing to be highly trustworthy, practical and just really great reading. This book is an excellent resource for anyone struggling with cancer. I am recommending it to all of my cancer patients and I have begun to incorporate many of the books recommendations into my practice. Thanks Dr. Murray for a fantastic book!
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