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Books Part 2

Goldberg, Burton Group. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE Future Medicine Publishing:
1994, 1997.  ISBN #1-887299-01-7
“This is a comprehensive book which lists both alternative and complementary doctors who deal with cancer
as well as many cancer protocols. When the book was published, it was an oasis in the desert of alternative
cancer treatments. Although it is still a good basic guide it, has several problems.  Some of the doctors do
not practice total alternative medicine, but integrative medicine.  In other words, their alternatives are add-
ons to the standard of care.  So, if one wants an alternative MD, one must ask a lot of questions before
traveling a long way to see one of these doctors.  We know of women who have been greatly disappointed
by doctors who are listed in this book.” - Marilyn Holasek Lloyd

Haley, Daniel THE POLITICS IN HEALING:  THE SUPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION OF AMERICAN
MEDICINE Potomac Valley Press 2000 ISBN 0970115008,
"Daniel Haley's book, The Politics in Healing,  details such alternative medicine researchers as Andrew Ivy,
Harry Hoxsey, Gaston Naessens, Stanislaw Burzynski, William Koch, and Royal Rife, all of whom have been
discredited by the government.  Mr. Haley envisions 'a free market where non-toxic therapies can compete
fully and openly with the toxic therapies currently accepted by the medical establishment and the freedom
for doctors and patients to use them.' With those objectives, two Acts have been proposed:  The Access To
Medical Treatment Act, and The Health Freedom of Choice Act. "The Politics in Healing is a MUST READ!"
- S.G.

Lee, John R. M.D., David Zava, PhD,  and Virginia Hopkins. WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU
ABOUT BREAST CANCER.  HOW HORMONE BALANCE CAN HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE. Warner Books.2002
ISBN 0-446-56286-X. “Overview of breast cancer diagnosis/treatment from a skeptical perspective.” - LF

LeShan, Lawrence, PhD., CANCER AS A TURNING POINT.  A HANDBOOK FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER,
THEIR FAMILIES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Revised Edition. Plume Books. 1989-1994. ISBN 0-452-
27137-1
“The quote by Norman Cousins on the back of the book reads 'It is difficult to think of anyone with cancer ...
who will not profit from this book:' -- I certainly
did.” – Rae B.

“Getting to an informed decision is crucial in breast cancer, whether one chooses the allopathic,
complimentary and/or alternative route to wellness. This small book (only 178 pages) by an oncologist
combines modalities and is packed with CLEAR fundamental information which is presented in a highly
compassionate and comforting framework, whether one is newly diagnosed or a cancer veteran.  Highly
recommended.” - Adrienne

Lonsdale, Derrick, M.D. WHY I LEFT ORTHODOX MEDICINE: HEALING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Hampton
Roads Publishing Co., Inc. Charlottesville VA, 1994. ISBM #1-878901-98-2
“Dr. Lonsdale was a regular physician with 47 years practice in 1994. As of 2005, he has practiced
"nutritional medicine" for an additional twenty years.” -- SG

Loomis, Dr. Howard F. ENZYMES THE KEY TO HEALTH. 1999: 21st Century
Nutrition”--ISBN 0-9663436-2-x ; And ENZYME NUTRITION by Dr. Edward Howell.

“Enzymes are the catalysts of life; needed to digest food, and keep the body healthy, they can become
depleted and lead to all sorts of deficiency problems involving digestion.  Both of these books will give the
reader an understanding about enzymes and why they are so important for health. In a holistic health
program, enzymes must be included.  This is where finding a practitioner to guide you is very helpful. –
Marilyn Holasek Lloyd

Lynes, Barry, THE CANCER CURE THAT WORKED: 50 YEARS OF SUPPRESSION  ISBN 0919951309
Compcare Publications 1987; and THE CANCER CONSPIRACY: BETRAYAL, COLLUSION, AND THE
SUPPRESSION OF ALTERNATIVE CANCER TREATMENT”, ISBN 1885273126, Elsmere Press 2002  
"Barry Lynes' book, THE CANCER CURE THAT WORKED,  gave me great hope when I was diagnosed with
cancer.  The book introduced me to frequency medicine. -- Anne C.

Moss, Ralph, PhD, CANCER THERAPY: THE INDEPENDENT CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO NON-TOXIC
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION  Equinox Press, Brooklyn, NY: 1996.

Moss, Ralph, PhD, QUESTIONING CHEMOTHERAPY: IS IT SAFE? IS IT EFFECTIVE? IS IT NECESSARY?
Equinox Press, Brooklyn, NY 1995.  ISBN 1-881025-25-X
"This is an interesting reference book, but I don't think I ever started on a therapy because of the book." -MHL

Moss, Ralph, PhD, THE CANCER INDUSTRY.  THE CLASSIC EXPOSE ON THE CANCER ESTABLISHMENT
Equinox Press, Brooklyn, NY 1996 (update). ISBN 1-881025-09-8.
"The Moss books are must reads to understand the working of modern medicine." – Adrienne


Nambudrypad, Devi S. SAY GOOD-BYE TO ILLNESS 1999, and WINNING THE WAR AGAINST IMMUNE
DISORDERS & ALLERGIES by Ellen Cutler. 1998
“Both of these books are about N.A.E.T. a technique invented by Devi Nambudrypad PhD. D.C.Lac and RN.
This is her "unique holistic allergy Elimination technique to treat both food and environmental allergies and
allergy based health conditions.  Her technique combines methods from different disciplines of medicine
including allopathy, kinesiology, chiropractic and acupuncture and acupressure." Dr.Cutler has varied the
techniques but the results are the same. People who were lactose intolerant could drink milk. People that
had all sorts of allergies to foods could eat those foods.  People who couldn't leave their houses because of
allergies are living allergy free."
– Marilyn Holasek Lloyd

Quillin, Dr. Patrick, BEATING CANCER WITH NUTRITION The Nutrition Times Press: 1994.  ISBN 0-9638372-
0-6
“This was my cancer Bible when I was first diagnosed and for a year or so afterward.  I still look at it
occasionally to keep me on the straight and narrow.  It's excellent -- full of optimism coupled with good
advice.” - BC

Siegel, Bernie S. M.D. PRESCRIPTIONS FOR LIVING; LOVE, MEDICINE & MIRACLES: AND HOW TO LIVE
BETWEEN OFFICE VISITS. Harper Collins 1998 ISBN  0-06-019196-1
“Highly recommended; his tapes are wonderful and supportive, too.” – Marilyn Holasek Lloyd

Simone, Charles, B., THE TRUTH ABOUT BREAST HEALTH AND BREAST CANCER. ISBN 0-9714574-3-3
"Dr. Simone is one of the few authors out there who has no agenda other than reporting the truth as he sees
it. He understands the physiological vulnerability breast as well as having a grasp of the politics of medicine
in the US. Without an understanding of the politics, a patient with breast cancer cannot fully understand why
she is given the care she prescribed. Dr. Simone's book is a must have. Insist your local library buy a copy as
well." --LF

Simonton, O. Carl, M.D. and Stephanie Matthews-Simonton and James L. Creighton. GETTING WELL
AGAIN. A STEP-BY-STEP SELF-HELP GUIDE TO OVERCOMING CANCER FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR
FAMILIES. Bantam Books, NY 1978-1981. Still available in paperback. ISBN 0-553-20998-1.
“Excellent and useful ideas for stress relief - just what I needed for when
first diagnosed. Even though it describes some of the horrors of conventional
therapy, I found it very comforting and easy to read (particularly convenient
for waiting rooms!)” – Val

Sontag, Susan. ILLNESS AS A METAPHOR, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, NY 1978  ISBN 031242013

“This groundbreaking book grew out of Sontag's experience with breast cancer in the 1970s, when she went
to France to pursue experimental treatments unavailable in the U.S.  In her book she does not mention this
experience, but plainly it fuelled her desire to convince the public of two things: 1) cancer is an illness like
any other, not a plague, and 2) medical consumers need to take charge of their own care. She succeeded
admirably in achieving her goal, empowering patients and paving the way for the kinds of self-help available
on our own Amazon list.

“As I write this Sontag is battling her third cancer. In the late 90's she defeated uterine cancer and is now
undergoing treatment for leukemia.  Hers is an amazing story, and “Illness As A Metaphor” is essential
reading.”- Lisa   [Editor’s Note: Susan Sontag lost her battle Dec. 28, 2004].

Wooddell, Margaret J. and Hess, David J. WOMEN CONFRONT CANCER TWENTY-ONE LEADERS MAKING
MEDICAL HISTORY BY CHOOSING ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES. ISBN
081473568X
“ This would be an important book for any woman to read early on, but the second woman's story in the book
is 'The Growing Lymphedema Epidemic' by Gayle Black, and is one of two books that convinced me not to go
with ANY lymph node dissection. For me, currently, I have not had any surgery.” – Lyn

Yance, Donald, C.N.M.H., A.H.G HERBAL MEDICINE, HEALING AND CANCER. ISBN 0-87983-968-6.
“Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer focuses on the many ways that natural forms of
can treat or prevent cancer.  Herbs, vitamins and other micronutrients, proper diet, and other health-
enhancing modalities can all be used with or without conventional therapies in the healing process.  These
nontoxic therapies can also inhibit cancer recurrence. --Marilyn Holasek Lloyd

Web page updated November 7, 2007.