Malignant Metaphor: Confronting Cancer Myths
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (865 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770412689 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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I think we’d all do well to approach it with the openness and candour Mitchell brings to the table.” Globe and MailIn addition to her clear medical explanations, Mitchell’s compassionate attitude will bring comfort to those readers and their loved ones facing a cancer diagnosis.” Publishers WeeklyMitchell does a convincing job sorting fact from fiction, diffusing fear, and challenging the manipulative language of fundraisers who aim for pocketbooks rather than intellectual honesty Mitchell’s research is rooted in science, while her writing remains grippingly personal.” Quill & QuireAlanna Mitchell’s admirable Malignant Metaphor: Confronting Cancer Myths joins a series of thou
When John enters the world of alternative treatments, Mitchell does, too, looking for the science in untested waters. She comes face to face with the misconceptions we share about cancer, which are rooted in blame and anxiety, and opens the door to new ways of looking at our most-feared illness.Beautifully written, at once deeply personal and rigorous, Malignant Metaphor is a compassionate and persuasive book that has the power to change the conversation about cancer.. When her beloved brother-in-law John is diagnosed with malignant melanoma, Mitchell throws herself into the latest clinical research, providing us with a clear description of what scientists know of canc
Cognitions on Cancer Causuality, and for me a metaphor within a metaphor Davers Not your typical book on cancer. Asks the question: Are we doing more harm than good by suggesting lifestyles and other choices are in part to blame for cancer? Honestly, I'm not sure we are or are not, even after reading the book. Mitchel presents a compelling argument, but the statistician in me coldly insists on numbers. To me it's like the argument about tough love the answer is somewhere between the two extremes, as is generally the case with most stuff.I love her keen suspicion, curiosity and fear regarding the highly quantified case study her brother-in-law makes of himself when he decides to treat himself with IVC (. "eye-opening and easy to read" according to IronGaspar. Great book that demystifies some of our beliefs and fears about Cancer.The author mixes personal experiences plus historic and informative anecdotes plus scientific and statistical evidence. This is a great combination and that's why the book is interesting, eye-opening and easy to read.The author does a pretty good job as a detective to enlighten us with all the intricate stuff about this pernicious disease and she simplifies the existing research and knowledge so we can understand it while we enjoy the reading and learn.She talks about several ways to approach the disease and some other ways we shouldn't do it, for both th. ShopperDiva said Well-researched + personal anecdotes + keen journalistic prose = highly readable and informative. Excellent treatment of a delicate subject! This author provides a well-researched story, speckled with personal touches in a highly readable package. This should be in all cancer centers for patients, caregivers and providers to read.