Books for lung cancer patients
This month, we’re sharing a collection of books that includes a little something for everyone. Our selections range from nutrition recommendations to personal stories to a memoir told in a series of blog posts.
As always, make sure to check out these authors at your local library or bookstore, or see if your library uses the Libby app, so you can potentially read any of these digitally for free.
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal, 10th Anniversary Edition by Rachel Naomi Remen
A recommended “must read” by Deepak Chopra, M.D., this New York Times-bestseller collection of true stories that focus on shared experiences such as suffering, love, faith, and miracles, through the lens of a therapist who’s also a long-term survivor of chronic illness.
What to Eat if You Have Cancer: Healing Foods that Boost Your Immune System by Maureen Keane
A “must have” guide to eating healthy during cancer treatment, including foods that can not only help you fight cancer but also reduce some of the side effects attached to treatment, such as nausea, lack of appetite, and vomiting. This book covers new recipes, meal plans, and the latest research and stats linking cancer and nutrition.
Perspectives of a Flying Elephant: My First Year in the Land of Lung Junk by Teri Simon
Teri Simon reflects on her first year of living with non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) as a mother, co-worker, friend, sister, and patient through a series of heartfelt, frank, and honest blog posts. Through this book, Simon hopes readers will find hope and peace in dealing with their illness or any other sort of “junk” they may be experiencing.
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