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The Cancer Awakens team has carefully curated and compiled our key articles into eBooks that are easy to download, print and share. Words of advice and encouragement to keep going through your cancer journey.
As you go through the eBooks, we urge you to make notes, write down your questions, capture your thoughts and reflect on insights.
What this book is about
In ‘Cancer Basics’, we explain in simple terms, the common cellular process of cancer in the human body, along with its causes, treatments and stages. When you are better informed, you can have better conversations with your doctors and with your family.
In this book you will find
- How cancer occurs and why it causes death
- Cancer staging and how to talk about it
- What really causes cancer and,
- How you can approach cancer treatment
What this book is about
In this particular e-book ‘How Cancer Awakens Us’, we show you how serious illness can serve as a ‘wakeup’ call. And we propose a new and empowering way to look at your cancer experience and to transform it into a journey of personal growth.
In this book you will find
- A fresh perspective on dealing with your cancer diagnosis
- How to change the way you and your loved ones talk about cancer
- How to honour your cancer
- And finally, how cancer can actually empower you!
What this book is about
In this particular e-book ‘Supplementing Cancer Therapy – Part 1’, we explain what a holistic and integrated approach to cancer means, and provide you a peek into three different therapies that can help you in your healing journey.
In this book you will find
- An introduction to holistic and integrated approaches to cancer
- Different views of cancer and illness
- How different systems understand cancer
- A glimpse of how Homeopathy, Ayurveda and Hypnotherapy approach cancer
What this book is about
In this book we explore EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique which is a touch-based therapy based on the discovery that emotional trauma contributes greatly to disease. Learn the basics of EFT and read about how people deal with the emotional strain of going through cancer or providing care to someone with cancer.
In this book you will find
- An introduction to EFT and videos on tapping techniques
- Why EFT resonates with cancer patients and caregivers
- A series of interviews with Jasmine Bharathan, a senior facilitator and EFT practitioner
- Case studies on how EFT has benefited cancer patients and caregivers
What this book is about
This e-book is the third part in the series ‘Supplementing Cancer Therapy. ‘ Breast cancer thriver, Gunjan Mohanka, interviews Dr. Dorjee Rapten Neshar, a Tibetan medicine practitioner, and we read about how Tibertan medicine can help heal cancer. Gunjan’s own experiences with her cancer diagnosis, surgeries and Tibetan medicine are also chronicled. We also provide a peek into Reflexology and Yoga as therapeutic modalities for cancer patients and thrivers.
In this book you will find
- Information about Tibetan medicine and it’s healing powers
- A breast cancer survivors journey with Tibetan medicine
- How reflexology can be used as a complementary therapy during cancer treatment
- How Yoga can help combat cancer
What this book is about‘The Caregiver’s Manual’ speaks about how a caregiver can deal with the treatment and care of a person with a chronic illness. The eBook gives you advice and tips, from personal experience of the author, about lending physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support to your loved one, while taking care of your own needs.
In this book you will find
- Understanding your role
- Taking care of yourself
- Being compassionate with yourself and the patient
- How you can substantially increase tolerance and patience
Author
This eBook has been written by Sangeeta Bhagwat. She plays the roles of an Author, Intuitive Therapist, Complementary and Energy Healing Practitioner, and Life Coach. A prolific writer, Sangeeta has authored four books and a fifth is awaiting publication. More details on her books, their translations, poems, stories, blogs and print & web articles are available at relevant pages on this site.
What this book is about
In this particular e-book ‘Immunity and Cancer’, we talk about the emerging field of psycho-neuro-immunology (PNI) that explains how stress in the mind can lead to disease in the body. We explore little known facts about the immune system and how it works. Finally, we talk about how a holistic approach to immunity can help in detection of cancer and action against it.
In this book you will find
- Little known facts and new discoveries about the immune system
- The sensitivity and power of the immune system
- A holistic approach to immunity
What this book is about
In this particular e-book ‘Stress and Cancer’, we explain the relationship between stress, immunity and cancer. Learn about the different types of stress and its effect on the human body. We introduce the different ‘stressors’ that each person experiences in their lives and the different kinds of hormonal reactions our body has to stress.
In this book you will find
- Videos to understand stress better
- The difference between ‘good’ stress and ‘bad’ stress
- The five stressors
- The effects of adrenaline and other hormones on our bodies
What this book is about
In this book we share the inspiring stories and insights of two courageous women who faced cancer and were transformed by their experiences.
In this book you will find
- A story that starts with intensive medical treatment and continues further into a Holistic and Integrated regime.
- A peek into a better and healthier lifestyle change
- A courageous story of regaining one’s identity after cancer
- How you can be a thriver after breast cancer
What this book is about
This e-book is the second part in the series ‘Cancer Thrivers. ‘ We explore inspiring perspectives on living with and overcoming cancer from the eyes of two thrivers and two doctors.
In this book you will find
- A story of survival and growth
- An insight about how wisdom can arise from trauma
- How you can gain strength and inner peace
- How you can have hope and be optimistic
What this book is about
There are few events that can throw your life off track like a loved-one’s cancer diagnosis. In this particular e-book ‘Tips for Caregivers’, we share practical advise and knowledge that we wish we knew during our experience with cancer.
In this book you will find
- The cancer journey from a caregiver’s perspective
- How to cook and care for a loved one who is diagnosed with cancer
- How you can acknowledge and accept the struggle of taking care of someone with cancer
- How to care for oneself through this difficult journey
What this book is about
This is the second book in the series ‘Tips for Caregivers’ where we share practical advise and knowledge that we wish we knew during our experience with cancer.
In this book you will find
- How to move from pain to transformation
- How not to slide into a co-dependent relationship
- How you can encourage your loved one to be more independent
What this book is about
In this book we learn about the experience of being admitted as a patient through the eyes of cancer thriver, Ameena Meer. Ameena was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer in 2009 and is now considered ‘cured’ by doctors.
In this book you will find
- Advise on how one can deal with cancer diagnosis
- What to expect during chemotherapy
- Things to do before you check in at the hospital for your treatment
What this book is about
This e-book is the second part in the series ‘Surviving Hospitalisation’. In this book we learn about the experience of being admitted as a patient through the eyes of cancer thriver, Ameena Meer. Ameena was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer in 2009 and is now considered ‘cured’ by doctors.
In this book you will find
- How your attitude can turn the scariest hospital into a warm loving place
- How to talk to nurses and make friends with doctors
- How you can keep yourself cheerful during your hospital stay
- What are some absolute essentials you must have while at the hospital
What this book is about
In this particular e-book ‘The Cost of Cancer (Part 1)’, we share how you can financially plan for yourself and your family on the long-drawn and costly path of cancer treatment.
Special thanks to the reputed financial wizard, Lovaii Navlakhi, for contributing this series of articles.
In this book you will find
- How you can be prepared to face the high costs of cancer treatment
- What important insurance options you should consider
What this book is about
In this particular e-book ‘The Cost of Cancer (Part 2)’, we share how you can financially plan for yourself and your family on the long-drawn and costly path of cancer treatment.
Special thanks to the reputed financial wizard, Lovaii Navlakhi, for contributing this series of articles.
In this book you will find
- What you can do when you are diagnosed with cancer and unprepared financially
- How to claim your insurance
- How you can get back on your feet post treatment
