CANCER RECONSIDERED Why Environment, Lifestyle, and Immunity Matter More Than We Thought

Erik Peper, Phd; Robert Gorter, MD; Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH

978-1-58790-740-1 / 572 pages / 6” x 9” / paperback / illustrated / $34.95

978-1-58790-741-8 / e-book / $12.99

ABOUT THE BOOK

Cancer Reconsidered examines the current belief that cancer is primarily genetic, offering evidence that environment, lifestyle, and immunity play crucial roles. Combining leading-edge science with practical strategies, the book empowers readers to reduce their risks and attain a deeper level of health, anchored in their daily lifestyle. Drawing on lessons learned from emerging research, the authors offer a roadmap for prevention and resilience. The pragmatic suggestions provided throughout the book are valuable for those facing a diagnosis as well as those who want to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

SUBJECTS:

Genetics vs. environment in cancer development

— Lifestyle influences on gene expression and epigenetics

— Minimizing environmental toxins

— Lifestyle medicine

— Nutrition, exercise, stress management, and social connection

— Immune function and its role in cancer

— Nontoxic treatment

— The Gorter Model and European cancer therapies

— Immunotherapy, hyperthermia, infusion therapies, and mistletoe

— Integrative oncology

— Cannabis medicine in cancer care

— Stress management and emotional resilience

— Evaluating medical information and making informed decisions

— Practical strategies for prevention and healing

— The role of mindset, meaning, and hope in recovery

—Resources for holistic cancer support—organizations, books, and websites

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Erik Peper, PhD, is an internationally recognized authority in biofeedback, self-regulation, and applied psychophysiology whose work has significantly shaped the fields of mind-body medicine, behavioral health, and integrative wellness over several decades. He is Professor of Holistic Health Studies at San Francisco State University, where he was instrumental in establishing the Institute for Holistic Health Studies—the first holistic health program at a public university in the United States. Through his teaching, mentorship, and program development, he has helped bring scientifically grounded mind-body approaches into mainstream education and clinical practice.

Robert Gorter, MD, PhD, earned his medical degree at the University of Amsterdam Medical School in the Netherlands in 1973. The same year he completed specialty training in anthroposophical medicine in Switzerland, with an emphasis on oncology. From 1983–1986 he received post-doctoral training at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical School. Dr. Gorter was a full UCSF faculty member from 1986 to 2008 and he also earned a PhD from the University of Witten/Herdecke in Germany in 1993, where he continues to serve as a faculty member

Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH is a writer and developmental editor in San Francisco who has worked on more than 60 books, with publishers that include Harper/Quill, McGraw-Hill, New World Library, and Jones & Bartlett. Her work spans two decades, focusing primarily on integrative and leading-edge medicine.