
What is cancer?
Did you know Cancer is the most feared disease in the world today? Well, the reason is simple! All cancers occur when normal cells begin proliferating unbounded. But despite being the deadliest of all, it is not always fatal. Yes! With sophisticated techniques of early detection and innovative treatment modalities, we have been able to conquer the most feared consequence of this disease. At the same time, researchers around the world, are continuously trying to develop or discover effective treatment options for cancer.
How does cancer start in your body?
Cancer is triggered by genetic mutation which stimulates healthy cells to multiply, form clusters called tumors or break away and spread via the lymph, blood or direct contact with other parts of the body- a process medically termed as Metastasis. In this way, the cancer cells continue to increase and outnumber the normal cells in a certain part of the body hampering its normal functioning. For example, oesophageal carcinoma manifests as difficulty in swallowing, called dysphagia while lung cancers often present as dyspnea or difficulty in breathing.
What are cancer symptoms?
Cancer may or may not present with symptoms. There have been cases where the patient lived with cancer developing within the body but there were no manifesting symptoms. In other cases, there may be obvious symptoms pertaining to the part affected while in yet another scenario, symptoms may be so vague that the diagnosis of cancer is missed by even the most experienced physician.
Cancer Statistics
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 (1). The most common in 2020 (in terms of new cases of cancer) were:
breast (2.26 million cases);
lung (2.21 million cases);
colon and rectum (1.93 million cases);
prostate (1.41 million cases);
skin (non-melanoma) (1.20 million cases); and
stomach (1.09 million cases).
Facts about cancer
The WHO states that-
- Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths.
- The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers.
- Around one-third of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity.
- Cancer-causing infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis, are responsible for approximately 30% of cancer cases in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
- Many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively.
There are five main categories of cancer:
Carcinomas begin in the skin or tissues that line the internal organs.
Sarcomas develop in the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle or other connective tissues.
Leukemia begins in the blood and bone marrow.
Lymphomas start in the immune system.
Central nervous system cancers develop in the brain and spinal cord.
There are currently over 60,000 cancer books available in the market covering different aspects of cancer. The versatility is such that it can be difficult for cancer patients and their loved ones to pick up the right book for guidance, and sifting through scientific reviews and medical papers is undoubtedly difficult for the common man.
In times when your loved one is struggling to survive, informative books provide not just practical solutions to everyday issues of the patient, but also offer great support to the patient’s family. Books are also an evergreen resource for those seeking a way to prevent the disease.
In this article, let’s look at some great cancer treatment books that offer amazing advice be it cancer diagnosis or management or anything pertaining to it.
There are example of some inspirational books for cancer patients treatment

1. Healing Cancer: A Homoeopathic Approach Vol-I& Ii by Farokh J Master
As a homeopath one should not deter oneself in dealing with any type of cases, be it cancer. But for executing that an ultimate guidance is needed. Cancer is so much prevalent and challenging medical problem of today that a trustworthy source of accurate information becomes pertinent and this work of Dr. Farokh Master immediately propels at the top of quality books for cancer treatment. Based on Master’s 40 years of experience this book was written for students to understand the basis of oncology and for practitioners for brushing-up of their knowledge in this growing discipline.
Author says that to get a grasp on cancer cases we should believe in the potential of the homeopathic treatment, that healing from cancer refers to internal process of becoming whole and feeling harmonious with yourself and your environment.