First published 2008
David Servan-Schreiber faces a devastating diagnosis when doctors discover a brain tumor. His medical training tells him to follow standard treatment protocols, but his personal journey through cancer forces him to question conventional wisdom about healing. The author examines how environmental toxins and lifestyle choices fuel cancer growth in the human body. He discovers that diet, stress management, and other factors play crucial roles in either promoting or preventing disease. Servan-Schreiber explores both traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies that work alongside conventional care. His investigation reveals specific foods, chemicals, and behaviors that create conditions where cancer thrives. The book presents practical strategies for strengthening the body's natural defenses against disease. Through his own experience of remission and recovery, Servan-Schreiber demonstrates how patients can take active roles in their healing process.
Genres: science, medical, non-fiction, biography-memoir, health, alternative-medicine
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-discovery
258 pages · Hardcover · Viking Adult