Defy & conquer
Subtitle: a state of mind against terminal brain cancer
By: Mindy Elwell
Publisher: Balcony 7 Media and Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Pasadena, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 211
ISBN-13: 9781939454294; 9781939454300
Subjects: Brain; Cancer; Diet therapy; Biography; Patients; Ketogenic diet
Other titles: Defy and conquer
Description: " 'When a doctor looks you in the eye and tells you a malignant tumor is growing in your brain, your world instantly changes.'  Mindy Elwell shows how, from initial diagnosis through treatment planning and post-surgical recovery.  She is a sage guide, an endearing new friend, one willing to shed light on what to expect throughout your journey, knowing first hand the importance of this battle against a deadly disease, and the long road toward regaining some semblance of normalcy in your life.  'Defy & Conquer' includes: MRI analyses; surgical notes for needle biopsy and tumor removal procedures, both utilizing state-of-the-art intra-operative brain mapping; pathology reports; educational contributions from a renowned tumor researcher; and a comprehensive overview, tips, food choices, menus and guidelines for the Ketogenic Diet, all from her professional team at the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona."--Jacket.
Notes: Foreword by Adrienne C. Scheck.

"Brain mapping and the ketogenic diet"--Dust jacket.

"Recommended sites and support groups": pages 200-203.
Table of contents: title: part I. My journey: Just a small town girl; title: The guessing game; title: The first and the worst : MRI; title: Dreaded diagnosis : MRI results; title: Telling the children; title: Needle biopsy (Dr. Kris Smith, surgical notes); title: Easter "vacation"; title: Barrow Neurological Institute (neuropathology report of biopsy sample); title: Paperwork, schmaperwork; title: Youth in Asia? Now I get it; title: "Beam me up, Scotty"; title: Bonding with the alien : the new you; title: Spirituality and outlook; title: Intimacy and self-confidence; title: Personal growth; title: Meditation and massage; title: "What, me worry?"; title: Post-op recovery and home safety; title: Physical therapy; title: Traveling with cancer; title: A job for Superman (MRI assessment, surgery recommended); title: Dr. Nader Sanai : tumor resection (operative report, neuropathology report, post-surgical report); title: Zap the flair, I don't care (radiographic/diagnostic findings).; title: part II. The ketogenic diet, supplements, nutrition:  Why the KD? Why the hell now?; title: Metabolism of cancer cells / by Adrienne Scheck, Ph.D. (Barrow Brain Tumor Research Center, Phoenix Arizona); title: What is the ketogenic diet? : a registered dietician's point of view / by Leonora Renda, RDN (St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona); title: Planning a ketogenic regimen / by Leonora Renda, RDN; title: My response to cancer : starve!; title: My personal ketogenic tips and food choices; title: Vitamins, supplements and herbs.