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Books Related to Testicular Cancer |
Testicular Cancer is relatively rare. We all know that. So while you can go to the nearest book store and find a shelf of books on breast cancer or prostate cancer or heart disease, you simply are not going to find a book on testicular cancer. Fortunately, that does not mean that they don't exist; you just have to look harder. The online bookstores make this simple.
What follows is a list of all the books that I could find that dealt in some way with testicular or extragonadal germ cell tumors. While a few medical books at the bottom of the page discuss the nature and treatment of the disease, most of these books talk about cancer through a biography. I have not read them all, but the ones I have are very compelling and informative. For your information, all these links go to amazon.com. ANY purchases that you make using these links, be it one of these books or videos or anything else on their site, will help benefit the TCRC. We earn a small commission from every sale... so if you are interested in any of these books, go ahead and buy them now. I've checked, the prices are generally very good.
Biographies / Personal Stories
- It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life - This is an outstanding book! It gives a very detailed and personal view of Lance's thoughts during his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. There is a lot of cycling in there too, but you do not need to be a cycling fan to enjoy it. Strongly recommended!
- Every Second Counts - Lance's second book.
- Biography Special: Lance Armstrong: Racing for His Life (2005)
- Tour de France Videos: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Lance Armstrong: The Race of His Life: Level 3 - A childrens Book by Kristin Armstrong
- Sweet Victory : Lance Armstrong's Incredible Journey - A children's Book about Lance by Mark Stewart
- Lance Armstrong - A children's book in the Overcoming Adversity series
- Learning About Resilience from the Life of Lance Armstrong - A children's character building book.
- Brian Piccolo: A Short Season (Excerpt) - An excellent book that provides a far more detailed look at Brian Picollo's experience with cancer. The author, Jeannie Morris, was the wife on one of the other Chicago Bears player, so the book also talks a lot about the relationship between Brian and the other Bears. It has a sad ending, but it is highly recommended.
- Brian's Song - The original TV Movie from 1972!
- Brian's Song (The screenplay for the movie)
- Brian's Song - The remake from 2001. Not quite as powerful as the original, but includes more details about the cancer story.
- Landing It: My Life on and Off the Ice - Scott's Autobiography
- Scott Hamilton - A children's book in the Overcoming Adversity series
- In the Country of Illness : Comfort and Advice for the Journey - Lipsyte had testicular cancer twice, the first time back in the 70's, so he experienced 2 *years* of chemotherapy. His wife also died of breast cancer. The book discusses the entire experience.
- A Shining Season : The True Story of John Baker - By William J. Buchanan. This inspiring book was first published in 1978, and it has been continuously in print ever since. It is widely used in many school curriculums. It details John's diagnosis of metastatic testicular cancer (a death sentence in 1970), and what he did with his life before cancer took it from him. (Movie)
- Climbing Back : A Journey With Cancer (Description) - An army officer's 2 time journey through diagnosis, surgery, treatment and recovery from testicular cancer. For those of you in the armed forces, it also discusses the trials and tribulations of staying on active duty after treatment for cancer.
- Five Seconds to Air : Broadcast Journalism Behind the Scenes - Bob's story, including a detailed account of his battle with testicular cancer.
- Steve Scott the Miler : America's Legendary Runner Talks About His Triumphs and Trials - Steve's Autobiography
- 'I Ain't an Athlete, Lady...' : My Well-Rounded Life and Times - John's story of the 1993 baseball season, including an account of his experiences with testicular cancer. Out of print.
- Champion's Story : A Great Human Triumph - (Movie) Out of Print.
- Vital Signs : A Young Doctor's Struggle With Cancer - Dr Mullan chronicles his battle with cancer. Out of print.
Lance Armstrong: World Champion Cyclist, Nonseminoma
Brian Piccolo: Football Player, Mediastinal Nonseminoma
Scott Hamilton: Olympic Figure Skater, Nonseminoma
Robert Lipsyte: Sportswriter and Author, Nonseminoma? x 2
John Baker: Runner/Coach, Nonseminoma
Mark H. Gerner: Pentagon Officer, Nonseminoma x 2
Bob Losure: News Anchor and Motivational Speaker, Nonseminoma
Steve Scott: Runner, Nonseminoma
John Kruk: Baseball Player, Seminoma
Bob Champion: Jockey, Nonseminoma?
Fitzhugh Mullan: Physician, Mediastinal Seminoma
- At the Will of the Body: Reflections on Illness (Review) - Arthur Frank tells his own story and shares the lessons he has drawn from it...
- Protecting Your Financial Future (Excerpt 1 2 3 ) - This book primarily deals with protecting your estate and assets in trying times, however it also includes some pretty graphic tales of cancer survival.
- I Choose to Fight - The story of a young man's miraculous victory over testicular cancer, a story of courage, power and love. Out of print.
Miscellaneous Fiction
- Cancer Ward - Solzhenitsyn's vaguely autographical experience with testicular cancer (Seminoma).
Medical Books
- Germ Cell Tumors - An outstanding collection of medical articles on all topics related to germ cell tumors of the testis. Includes a free CD version of the book. Edited By Dr Derek Raghavan.
- Testicular Cancer - A collection of medical articles on a variety of topics associated with testicular cancer. Edited By Dr Alan Horwich.
- Testicular and Penile Cancer (Review)
- Carcinoma of the Kidney and Testis, and Rare Urologic Malignancies: Innovations in Management (Medical Radiology)
- Diseases of the Testis - A short book discussing many diseases affecting the testis
- Histological Typing of Testis Tumours (International Histological Classification of Tumours) - This is a pathology text by Dr Mostofi of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. It is the Gold Standard of TC Pathology.
- Imaging of the Scrotum : Textbook and Atlas
- Atlas of Scrotal Ultrasound
- Campbell's Urology - A very comprehensive, very large urology reference.
- Adult and Pediatric Urology - Another good urology text.
