Patrick Quillin | Noreen Quillin | Patrick Quillin
1 A Solid book - when there is so much waffle out there
This is one of a rare breed of nutrition books that is science-based. Every chapter has dozens of reported scientific research articles that supports every thing covered in that chapter. None of this "trust me" self-promoting waffly nonsense. Just solid, specific, well-referenced information on how people (for instance) on Tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer can increase the effeciveness of the treatment AND lower the side effects of it by taking vitamins and minerals. I wish I had the book with me, or I would be more specific. I have lent it to a school chum who is fighting his own cancer battle.
Read the other reviews. They convinced me before I bought it.
This book is a mine of information.
Oh, and the Immunopower supplement mix you can buy - is over 400 bucks worth, for just 100 bucks. If you think you are being ripped off just try pricing the ingredients separately. Go to www.lef.org and check it out.
2 Excellent except for....
Dr Quillan has written an excellent book. Especially the nutrition aspect. My only complaint is that there are literally hundreds of supplements to choose from. For me, it was a little overwhelming.At times, it felt like searching for a needle in a haystck. After suffering through BRUTAL chemo for 12 treatments that made me DEATHLY ill, I am convinced that I could not go through that again. The oncologist predicts this rare form of lymphoma will be back in about 5 years. So, I consulted a naturopath to help direct me, and to my surprise almost everything she currently has me on is found in Dr. Quillan's book. Plus, I have never eaten healthier in my life. Thank you Dr. Quillan! I hope to prove the oncologist wrong!
3 beating cancer the natural way!
Forget toxic and ineffective chemo and radiation therapy! This book shows you how to use food and nutritional supplements to beat cancer.This approach isnt always successful and cures arent guaranteed,but it often works when conventional toxic treatments fail.The body has a remarkable ability to heal itself if you give it the nutritional fortification it needs.This book shows you how.
4 It' worth it!
Beating cancer with nutrition is giving the reader all the background information about cancer and how to best fight it. In addition, Dr. Quillin outlines his approach for nutritional therapy. The reader can choose to buy the supplements seperately or can buy Immunopower, a combination of powder (for shakes) and pills. Yes, Immunopower has been developed by Dr. Quillin and is quiet expensive. But buying seperately (and I have tried to do this) is even more expensive. Unfortunately, cancer is not an easy or cheap disease to fight. Dr. Quillin talks a lot about Immunopower in his book, but only because it truly is the best thing out there to fight cancer.
I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in Sept. 2002. At the time, I only underwent chemo without any additional nutrition therapy. My cancer metastasized and by January of 2004 I was back in chemo. This time, I had met some increadible cancer patients who had battled cancer with the help of Immunopower. I started to take the supplements myself right away. My tumor has since dissapeared!! My doctor called it highly unusual. I am 38 years old, mother of a 5 and a 9 year old boy. My doctor initially felt, that I might at most have 2 years more to live. He is now more confident than even I am, that I will live to see my own grandchildren. My husband is now taking ImmunopwerEZ, just as an insurance.
Health, unfortunately, is not cheap, but rather worth every last penny.
5 Great but....
I was just recently diagnosed with cancer and Pat provides some great nutritional information, but when he starts promoting his high priced, high powered immunopower supplement it makes me wonder just what his motives are. Selling his supplements or helping cancer victims. I doubt most cancer patients will be able afford the price of Pat's supplements. Com'on Pat we are dying here. Give us break - a price break.
6 Very disappointed
Because of the title I bought the book, because I am against using chemo and radiation, so when I saw the title "Beating Cancer with Nutrition", that's what I believed it to be about.
If you know nothing about vitamins and don't have the internet, this book will interest you.
Also because he has a book entitled, Healing Secrets from the Bible", I didn't think he was going to rely on conventional methods, but he does advocate radiation and chemo.
7 Beating Cancer With Nutrition
This book is the lifeline for anyone diagnosed with cancer. My father was diagnosed in January 2003 with renal cell carcinoma, metastatic. The doctors gave him less than 6 months to live. We tried a variety of the things mentioned in the book, including essiac tea, vitamins, and a nutritional diet. It had spread to his liver, spleen, and lung. Since reading and following the wonderful examples and advice in this book, my father is now working and living a productive life. The doctor was amazed and said not to change a thing that he was doing. Since he had had heart surgery and was a diabetic, many treatment options were not available. Other than interferon, he only utilized the information in Dr. Quillins book. That was enough to stop the cancer growth and give him another chance at life. Thank you Dr. Quillin for this wonderful book and the invaluable lifesaving information within.
Cynthia Haire
8 Beating Cancer Wit Nutrition
This book and the information in it, along with prayer, literally saved my fathers life. He was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma that had spread to the liver, lung and spleen. Less than 6 months was his life expectancy. That was in January of 2003. He is now in remission. There is now no trace of cancer cells in his lung or spleen. When we got the book, he was on 125 mg of fentanyl patch, now is on 15 mg morphine twice a day and is weaning off of it. He was in so much pain, just wanted it to end at first, then started feeling better. The doctors were amazed at his recovery. He is a heart patient and has diabetes, so was unable to have chemo or radiation. Thank you, Dr. Quillin for giving us hope and the means to fight this battle.
9 If you or a loved one have cancer...then this a must read!
My husband and I had the pleasure of spending a day with Patrick Quillen at the Cancer Survival Forum in late January. It was a most enlightening day of facts on nutrition and how to handle and possibly beat cancer. The day was of course based on Patrick's Beating Cancer with Nutrition book. He and his wife, Noreen, filled our day and head with many facts, recipes and "food for thought" that was beyond valuable.
Upon returning to our home and reading this book, we immediately put to use the strategies we obtained using supplements and nutritional facts. I am delighted to report that with Patrick's program and ongoing chemotherapy, my ovarian cancer is on the verge of remission! I feel confident that once I am in remission that I will be able to stay this way with Beating Cancer with Nutrition as a part of my ongoing health program.
10 If someone in your life has cancer, this book is a must!
I would like to first of all explain I am not a doctor, nurse or nutritionist. The only letters associated with my name are Mrs. I?ve been married to a wonderful man for the past 32 years and he was diagnosed with cancer five months ago. Not just in the colon, as we were originally told, but surgery found it in his liver, spleen, stomach, upper and lower intestines. The surgeon told us that there was too much cancer and he didn?t want to start ?cutting him up?. I was not going to sit back and just let him be taken by cancer. I purchased ?Beating Cancer with Nutrition? by Patrick Quillin, PHD, RD, CNS after reading a pamphlet, written by him, that I picked up at the local supermarket. I immediately started my husband on supplements that were recommended for the various symptoms he had. Our oncologist told us the liver is the best measure of the amount of cancer and that the tumors in the liver shrink in direct proportion to the amount of cancer in the rest of the body. The tumor on his liver was 13cm by 10cm at the time of the first CAT scan. His second CAT scan, four months later, shows it is now 9cm by 7cm. Yes, my husband is getting chemotherapy in addition to the healthy eating and supplements. He has gained back 20 of the 50 pounds he lost and is in better health than he has been in years. His tumor markers have dropped from 75.8 to 20.5 in 2 months. I have no reason to believe that he won?t be free of cancer.
I have read this book from cover to cover and have seen what putting Dr Quillin?s advice into use can do. If you, anyone you love, care about or know are faced with cancer, you owe it to yourself and to them to read this book, put his words to the test. It?s not hard to understand. I have only a high school diploma and a strong desire to bring my husband back to health. All you need is a desire to beat cancer and as Dr Quillin says ?Hope, Optimism and a Fighting Spirit?.
11 Beating Cancer with Nutrition
Dr. Patrick Quillin is unquestionably the world's most knowledgeable authority on cancer and nutrition. He recently presented at one of our Cancer Survival Forum events. It was a rare treat to see cancer patients so empowered. Patrick's depth of understanding is unmatched and it is reflected in this superb book. This is a "must read" for all cancer patients who wish to be fully informed.
Greg Anderson, Founder & CEO
Cancer Recovery Foundation International
Author, THE CANCER CONQUEROR, CANCER: 50 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO
12 A MUST READ!
I bought this book for my dad. The first chapter condenses the book into a few pages in case the patient cannot read the entire book. It is great. The audio CD is perfect if you are unable to read or want to listen while in the car and use the book as a more in depth back up. This book clearly explains the why's and how's of GOOD and PROPER nutrition to fight cancer. Very intense and a great read. This book should be given to every patient experiencing cancer. There is HOPE! You do have a FIGHTING chance and here is how to use FOOD TO FIGHT.
13 AUTHOR OF "FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALING"
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER YOU MAY BE WONDERING WHAT YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR ODDS. DR. QUILLIN'S BOOK, "BEATING CANCER WITH NUTRITION" IS A STATE OF THE ART EFFORT IN OUTLINING A PLAN OF NUTRITION THAT WILL COMPLIMENT THE DOCTOR'S TREATMENTS. THE TEXT IS CLEAR, CONCISE, AND EASY TO FOLLOW. IT IS THE BEST WORK I HAVE FOUND FOR DOCTOR AND PATIENT ALIKE. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ALL WHO WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT OF CANCER.
14 cancer nutrition specialist says, "Read it"
I am a registered dietitian who has developed individualized nutrition plans for more than 3,000 cancer patients. I have found Dr.Qullin's book to be the most powerful tool for my patients. Complete with recipes, food facts, and easy to understand explanations of how nutrients affect the cancer process, people who use this book will definitely benefit.
15 An Invaluable Resource
As a practicing physician myself, I've recommended Dr. Quillin's book, Beating Cancer With Nutrition, to hundred's of my patients since the first edition came out in 1994, and am pleased to continue to suggest his new edition to all of my patients suffering from any form of cancer. As an author, I've found this book to be accurate, complete, up-to-date, easy to read and use, and both practical and sufficiently comprehensive in scope. There is no better book on the subject of cancer and nutrition and every cancer patient, family member of a cancer victim, and all doctors that work with cancer patients should own a copy of this invaluable book.
16 uplifting and scientifically sound advice
As a nutritionist and registered dietitian, I often am asked for resources to help family members or patients themselves that are trying to navigate through cancer treatments. Many times, they are seeking credibly sound information that can augment the path that their health care advisor has mapped out. This book is so helpful with easy to understand and great suggestions in the arena of food and nutrients. I find the "tone" and manner that it is written is wonderful and uplifting....it helps the reader note that the mind and body are connected and to support good health, keeping this perspective is so useful! Thanks to the Quillins to providing this guidebook. I recommend it to any health professional as well.
17 The most comprehensive book on cancer available!
I've been doing cancer research and seeing patients for years- It is unbelievable that potentially life-saving information is overlooked by physicians every day. Patrick Quillin has managed to pull together the information that doctors and patients NEED to know most. The book is concisely written for patients and well-referenced for physicians. WARNING: Beating Cancer with Nutrition is not for the average person- unfortunately, "ignorance is bliss." Many people are sitting back waiting for scientists to figure out why chemo and radiation aren't working, but refusing to take an active role in their healing process or listen to alternative theories. This IS THE PERFECT BOOK for those who want to make changes but don't know how or where to start. Patrick Quillin is undoubtedly one of the nation's leading experts on cancer!
18 Good information for those who WANT to know the whole story
I purchased this book for a friend with relapsed breast cancer in an effort to convince her to take simple steps to increase the effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody treatment she's having. There is loads of good, important content here for those who have the energy, interest, desire to become educated about their disease and alter their lifestyle/eating habits to battle it. For those who need to be persuaded, there may be too much academic/medical info and the gems of "how to" info are difficult to pick out.
19 Get your information here!
Dr. Quillin's book is a must-have for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and want to do something about it!
Not only will you learn HOW nutrition can positively influence your cancer outcome and recovery, you will be able to APPLY that knowledge! The research-based alternative healing options are dose specific and easy to understand. The summary section and CD are added values to this already information-packed resource and have been designed to provide a short cut lesson for those who don't have the time or energy to take in the entire contents at once. Noreen Quillin provides insightful, practical lessons in the art of cooking and food preparation. Interesting case studies, well designed graphics, and an improved format round out this impressive text.
As an oncology nutritionist, I use the nutritional approaches described in Dr. Quillin's book on a daily basis. Science tells us they work. My patients' results show me they work. If you've been diagnosed with cancer, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy today.
20 Review of Beating Cancer With Nutrition by Dr. Lieberman
Having worked with cancer patients for more than 20 years, it is impossible to communicate most of what you know about diet, lifestyle and in particular nutritional supplementation to a patient in the several sessions you may have with them. Beating Cancer With Nutrition is a practitioners dream. If you are a health professional working with cancer patients this book explains in detail everything a cancer patient needs to know about food, lifestyle and most important, specific dietary supplements to boost the immune system and to selectively kill cancer cells. This book is also a godsend for anyone who has faced or is presently facing the diagnosis of cancer.
21 A Must Have Book!
The best book I've read regarding cancer and nutrition. A must have for anyone wanting to improve their health via nutrition regardless if you have cancer or not. My mother was diagnosed in April '01 with "carcinoma of the lung with metastasis to her brain". While she is the ultimate sugar "junkie", slowly but surely I've been able to get more nutritious foods into her having acquired a better understanding of the cancer's need for glucose and how different foods/vitamins/minerals can improve her health. She's gained back some weight and has had no adverse effects from her chemo treatments. At the moment she's not able to read, but this book comes with a wonderful CD that hi lites the author's key messages about cancer and nutrition. Having been extremely tired myself from taking care of my mother since her surgery I've completely changed my own diet and for the past 2 weeks have had more energy than I've had in the past two and 1/2 months. I not only feel better, I'm also able to better handle the emotional burden that accompanies a diagnosis of cancer. Honestly, you must read this book if you are caring for a cancer patient or if you want to improve your diet. Two thumbs up and many thanks to Patrick and Noreen Quillin for writing this exceptional book!
22 An Alternative to the doctors!
My husband was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma in 1995 and given about 2 years to live. We found Beating Cancer With Nutrition very soon after diagnosis and started on Patrick Quillens's recomendations right away. My husband is now 4yrs. post bone marrow transplant and doing very well. All of the nutrition we have read about in this book has not only helped my husband get through Chemo and bone marrow transplant beautifully but is continuing to help our whole family to be healthier. This book is quite a teaching tool, for preventative or after diagnosis if you believe in another way.
23 A God-send!!
I have one word for this book... incredible! The information given in this book is not only for the cancer patient, for but anyone who wants to stay healthy (thus preventing cancer). Dr. Quillin shares information for a healthy life in such a way that no one else ever has. One's spiritual life is renewed, as well as the physical. This is a MUST HAVE for every household.
I was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer in October of 1999 at the age of 22. Told by numerous doctors that there was "no hope." Severe back pain and a total lack of energy kept me in bed for most of the day... weight loss was rapid. I began chemo in spite of little precedence for success in using chemo in liver cancer. One month after diagnosis, began using Immunopower (the nutritional supplement developed by Dr. Patrick Quillin). Within one month my health took a dramatic upward turn. By January of 2000 the tumor had shrunk by 50%. Two months later, it had diminished by half again. I am now totally healed... a cancer survivor. Thank you God and thank you Dr. Quillin for such an incredible book! BEATING CANCER WITH NUTRITION played an important role in my healing.
24 Excellent!
This is a wonderful and potentially life-saving book that I highly recommend, not only for cancer patients and their families, but also for anyone wishing to live a healthier life. Dr. Quillin has written a well-researched book with all kinds of simple tips on how to boost the immune system, how to make medical therapies like chemo more effective, and how to help the body ?starve? out cancer cells.
My two favorite chapters are the one called ?If you are too sick to read much, then read this,? which has a 21 Days to a Healthier Cancer Patient guide; and ?Nutritious & Delicious,? with recipes and menu plans that are easy enough for even a non-cook like me to follow.
I?ve recommended this book to my sister-in-law, who had cancer (but is now thankfully in remission), and to her sister-in-law who is just beginning cancer treatment. If you have cancer or if you want to avoid ever getting cancer, this is the book to read!
25 Important Help for Cancer Patients from Nutrition
I have repeatedly found that cancer patients are eager to learn what they can do themselves to fight their illness. This wonderful book gives them powerful tools. By learning to modify their diets and to utilize nutritional supplements, they can work as partners with their doctor in their own treatment.
