World Cancer Day: 5 powerful audiobooks, podcasts to help inspire strength

Every year World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 to raise awareness about the lifethreatening diseaseWhile finding a cure and the treatment for the many different types of cancer are still underway the journey is often difficult for many cancer patients and their familiesDuring this time listening to people who have gone through the same journey may help It inspiring and makes one reflect raise awareness and honour the strength of those affected by cancerThis curated selection of audiobooks and podcasts provides a deeper understanding of cancer from deeply personal accounts of resilience and healing to expert insights on treatment prevention and innovation in care Whether youre looking for support information about the disease or some inspiration these titles provide valuable insights into the emotional and physical strength required to navigate this disease while fostering important conversations about hope healing and resilienceHealedWritten by Manisha Koirala Neelam Kumar Narrated by Aishwarya SinghManisha Koiralas audiobook Healed chronicles her experience with ovarian cancer It details her treatment in the US coming back home and the emotional challenges she faced throughout her battle Marking six years cancerfree Koirala shares her story of fear disappointment and uncertainty highlighting the lessons she learned Her audiobook seeks to demystify cancer offering a powerful message of courage and hope to those facing the disease Tune in for a raw and unfiltered personal account of her journey to recoveryMy ExbreastWritten by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana Narrated by Tahira Kashyap KhurranaTahira Kashyap Khurranas sevenpart Audible podcast series My ExBreast offers a personal account of her breast cancer journey taking listeners through the uncertainty of diagnosis a mastectomy and reconstruction In the series Tahira shares her experience of dealing with cancer explaining how she and her family chose joy in the face of fear She delves into the emotional rollercoaster of treatment and recovery offering insights into resilience and the power of positive thinking My ExBreast is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit reminding listeners that even in the darkest times light can be found Through its inspiring narrative it encourages embracing hope and discovering inner strength in the face of adversityThe Metabolic Approach to CancerWritten by Dr Nasha Winters ND FABNO LAc DiplOM Jess Higgins Kelley MNT Narrated by Suzie AlthensCancer rates have skyrocketed since the 20th century affecting nearly 50 per cent of Americans While traditional treatments use chemotherapy surgery and radiation 95 per cent of cancers are linked to lifestyle and diet The Metabolic Approach to Cancer offers a metabolic nutrition plan focusing on ten key terrain elements like epigenetics gut health and blood sugar explaining their role in cancer and offering dietary solutions The audiobook revisits the 1931 metabolic theory suggesting cancer is fueled by carbs not genetics a theory gaining renewed interest due to positive results from glucose deprivation in cancer cells Tune in for this interesting and refreshing take on approaching cancer by Naturopathic integrative oncologist and cancer survivor Dr Nasha Winters and nutrition therapist Jess Higgins KelleyChris Beat CancerWritten and narrated by Chris WarkAt 26 Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer After surgery he chose to forgo chemotherapy and instead radically altered his diet and lifestyle In Chris Beat Cancer Wark details his healing journey criticises the conventional cancer industry and shares the strategies he and others have used to combat cancer These strategies encompass mindset diet and lifestyle changes mental and spiritual healing and integrative therapies The audiobook offers both emotional support and practical solutions for those seeking wellness If you are looking for an inspirational narrative on wellness fire up your device and get started hereCancer is Not a DiseaseWritten by Andreas Moritz Narrated by Richard PowersAndreas Moritz challenges conventional wisdom arguing that cancer is a symptom of the bodys desperate attempt to eliminate harmful factors He asserts that true healing requires addressing these root causes not just attacking the cancer itself The audiobook explains what he believes truly causes cancer why standard treatments can be dangerous and how to facilitate the bodys natural healing abilities He argues that cancer isnt a threat but rather a survival mechanism and encourages readers to shift from feeling victimized to empowered transforming disease into health by understanding cancer from this new perspective