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Discover our curated collection of cancer-related books, publications, and resources designed to inform, support, and empower patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

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Broken Country

Broken Country

by Clare Leslie Hall

Grief for family and friends

This book addresses profound themes of loss, memory, and emotional reconstruction, and can assist in the grieving process through a realistic and sens...

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In My Time of Dying

In My Time of Dying

by Sebastian Junger

Grief for people with lived experience

It explores mortality in an accessible and non-threatening way, encouraging reflection on finitude, fear and human connection. It helps those who have...

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The Adventures of Peighten and Gingerbread

The Adventures of Peighten and Gingerbread

by Feryn Heath

Grief for family and friends

The beautifully-illustrated picture book, The Adventures of Peighten and Gingerbread: Navigating Cancer Diagnosis and Developing Coping Strategies for...

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La vita di chi resta

La vita di chi resta

by Matteo B. Bianchi

Grief for family and friends

A narrative memoir by Matteo B. Bianchi exploring the emotional aftermath of loss and the experience of those left behind. Unlike clinical resources, ...

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You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone

by Cariad Lloyd

Grief for family and friends

This book combines personal reflection with shared experiences of grief. It helps normalize different grieving processes and reduces feelings of isola...

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Amar a Vida como Ela É

Amar a Vida como Ela É

by Sofia Caessa

Grief for people with lived experience

The story of a cancer survivor and how she has managed to deal with the challenges of life.

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Da Ciência, do Amor e do Valor da Vida

Da Ciência, do Amor e do Valor da Vida

by Isabel Galriça Neto

Grief for family and friends

It reveals patterns of identity and meaning among carers following a loss. It helps family members and professionals to understand the emotional impac...

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Salva-Vidas

Salva-Vidas

by Rosário Carmona e Costa

Grief for people with lived experience

A sensitive account of loss, care and resilience. It helps cancer survivors recognise the emotional impact of the disease on relationships and on the ...

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Il periodo del lutto

Il periodo del lutto

by Lega svizzera contro il cancro

Grief for family and friends

A compassionate Italian guide focused on the grieving process after the loss of a loved one. It explains common emotional reactions such as sadness, a...

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Fresh Water for Flowers

Fresh Water for Flowers

by Valérie Perrin

Grief for family and friends

"Fresh Water for Flowers" is a deeply emotional novel, where the main character, rebuilds herself, becoming a confidante to mourners and finding a slo...

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Non so cosa dire

Non so cosa dire

by Aimac

Grief for family and friends

A practical booklet designed for friends, relatives, and caregivers who want to support someone living with cancer but feel unsure about what to say o...

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Duelo

Duelo

by Eduardo Halfon

Grief for family and friends

It explores the impact of loss on identity and family memory. It helps readers recognise how grief shapes personal and transgenerational narratives.

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