Mesothelioma Books

I happen to know something about mesothelioma, the incurable form of lung cancer that is the subject of Ruda's book. I have a very good friend who worked for Johns-Mansville which was the leading producer of asbestos, which causes the disease. Ruda offers a unique way of living with his cancer: he leaves it alone, and has persuaded it to leave him alone! Sounds crazy, but obviously, it has worked for him, and I see no reason why it can't work for anybody. The book fascinated me for its unique point of view, its reader-friendly style, and most of all, the inspiring way it helps, advises, and encourages.

"Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma"

A Book Review By Lorraine Kember

The very mention of the word Cancer, strikes fear into all of us. It seems that every day we learn of someone close to us being diagnosed and all too often their cancer is terminal. There is nothing that can prepare us for a terminal diagnosis and the grief we experience at these times is intensified by our fear of the unknown, and our lack of knowledge regarding the disease and the pain and symptoms associated with it.

From personal experience I know that knowledge is the key to providing a better "quality of life" for the cancer patient. Better understanding of the stages of the disease and of methods and medications available to treat the pain and symptoms caused by it, allow for the patient and those who care for them, to make informed decisions regarding their care. In this way, they are able to regain some control over their lives.

Rarely does one find all the information they need in one book, however I believe Howard's well researched and comprehensive book "Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma", is quite unique. It provides a wealth of relevant and useful information including; how various types of cancer are formed, medical trials, available treatments and medications, insight and discussion regarding the emotional burden of cancer upon the patient and their families and ways by which to manage grief.

I believe this book will provide an invaluable resource for anyone who has or who is caring for someone with cancer.

Lorraine Kember is the Author of "Lean on Me - Cancer through a Carer's Eyes",
Written from her experience of caring for her terminally ill husband, who passed away from pleural mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer in 2001)
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The gold standard for asbestos medical litigation information

A unique, Inspirational book by a fellow sufferer& dedicated Author & Educator.

Written from the heart &. with understanding there are guidlines to help enhance your body's own Immune system.

Through knowledge we gain power! This gives us strength to strive to achieve our best possible outcome.


Much Love -Shirley

This is a great book from a remarkable man who has persevered in the face of adversity. After being diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2001, James Rhio O'Connor, changed his eating habits and his lifestyle- and has outlived his initial prognosis by 6 years!

This book is helpful and inspirational for all people interested in health, nutrition, and living life to the fullest!

The author gives an excellent first hand account of suffering, death, and greiving from a biblical perspective.

How the hell am I supposed to review a book I haven't read? It was a gift for someone who has cancer. Your review system has no sympathy at all, so just get a life and leave me out of this stupid system. Post this I dare you!

Best book I've read on the topic. A great guide to living in these troubled times.

Joel Skolnick

Margie Levine's very personal and inspirational story offers hope along with pragmatic steps to empower one's self to take charge of their own medical challenge. I read this book because I have several friends who are dealing with their own struggles with cancer. After completing Margie's book, I felt it most certainly would give them a new perspective on coping and taking charge of their own situations. This is a terrific book and I highly recommend it.

Surviving Cancer is a remarkable book with practical, user friendly steps to use toward wellness This book blends traditional medicine with complememntary techniques and can be used by anyone dealing with any kind of challenge.
This book certainly deserves the nomination it just received as one of the "Four top Health books in the country.!

I accidentally discovered this inspiring book and could not put it down. It is not only one woman's lifesaving testimony, it is truly a roadmap for finding rejuvenation in each day! As both a health education teacher and social worker, Margie offers a practical and integrated aproach toward self-healing which we can all learn from. In 1989, diagnosed with deadly asbestos cancer, Margie was given only 6 months to live. With sheer grit and determination, she persuaded Boston doctors to set up her own medical protocol which she then developed into her 41 steps to wellness. She is truly a role model for all of us. I truly enjoyed it and highly recommend it to all my clients and everyone I know. Chapters include: creating the best possible team of physicians and loved ones to help you to heal, maximizing nutrition using veggie dosing, using visualization to create your own affirmation tape, ridding your cells of harbored anger with a 6 point forgiveness program, building up endorphins by seeking joy, and using creative meditation techniques. I'm certainly now eating lots more brocolli!

This book is dated in its information. Since this book was published there have been approved chemotherapy agents (Alimta) and the prognosis has gotten alot better. I am very sorry that I let my dad read this book. It took days to get over the depression.

When my husband was diagnosed with Mesothelioma the world crashed in around us. Doctors unfamiliar with the latest advances condemmed him to death within months
This was not acceptable, and we needed real answers to our questions and FAST!
Harvey Pass has done an excellent job of de-mystifying the illness and his well written guide pointed us in the right direction to get the best help available.
Thanks Harvey for a lifesaving (and encouraging) manual

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, PLEASE get this book. With all the confusing, and contradictory information out there, it's nice to have a good reference. Its plain English, it's hopeful but real, it's compassionate. Written by a Dr., Nurse, and a Patients Spouse, it gives real information in a way that there is no question what is meant. It's allot of the questions that you would ask, if you could.

I hope that no one has to buy this book, because it means that there is a long hard journey ahead. God Bless

100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma is the only patient/family friendly book on mesothelioma on the market. Using the Q & A format, it explores a wide range of issues faced by the patient and his/her family, and does so in a clear, direct manner.

Harvey I. Pass, MD, one of the authors, writers this in the Preface:

"It is written to try to guide; it is not written as a thesis. It is a distillation of "important things," as opposed to a collection of useless medical facts. It is meant to be personal for those who use it, and hopefully to cool that "rage-fear" reaction that you, the reader, are probably undergoing since you, or somebody you know, has been diagnosed with the disease. We want you to be better prepared to start on this unknown path..."

I wish I had had this book two years ago when my father was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The calm voice of the book would have done a good deal in helping my family overcome the shock and sadness.