Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Diseases
ALS
Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence: A Practical Guide to Help You Through the First Few Weeks
A practical and helpful guide for anyone who as recently been diagnosed with one of the 200 or more cancers and who is feeling... read more...
Cancer stories: On life and suffering
Five people share their journeys, their stories, and the suffering they faced while living and dying with cancer, with lessons... read more...
Cancer Under the Radar:Young Adults Tell Their Stories
The Cedars Cancer Institute is pleased to announce that the Cedars CanSupport Program for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)... read more...
Finding Your Voice: Our Journey with Cancer Through the Health System
Patients and their families are key members of the health care team. Based on her own experience throughout her husband's... read more...
The Healing Circle
This book follows the format of a “Skills for Healing Weekend Retreat” developed and led by the authors. The chapters alternate... read more...
Hope & the Dragon
What happens when an inspiring boy uses the four powerful values of Hope, Faith, Courage and Love to overcome adversity? read more...
A Lion in the House: The Companion Book
Five families allowed award-winning filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar into their lives for six years as their children... read more...
What You Really Need to Know About Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients & Their Families, 2ed.
This comprehensive and complete guide explains the common types of cancer with detailed discussions of the disease, the factors... read more...