Hi Reader,

My surgeons and oncologists were an essential part of my cancer care. But as I moved through treatment, I had a lot of questions about what healing looks like beyond the medical side of care.

I didn’t always have clear answers, and I spent a lot of time trying to understand what may have contributed to my diagnosis, and what I could do to support my health moving forward.

These are 5 books that helped me navigate that process in different ways:

1. Radical Remission

• Explores cases of unexpected cancer recoveries and the 9 common factors seen across them.
• Helped me take stock of what I already had dialed in, and where I could focus more attention.

2. Radical Hope

• The same author introduces a 10th healing factor: exercise.
• Focuses on how the 10 factors can be applied in real life in a practical, sustainable way.

3. Metabolic Approach to Cancer

• This one is my favourite!
• Explores the body’s “terrain” through the Terrain Ten, a framework for understanding how different systems influence health and areas of imbalance.
• The book's quiz helped me identify my own imbalances to focus on without feeling the need to address everything at once.

4. When the Body Says No

• Explores the connection between chronic stress, emotional suppression, and physical illness, and how long-term stress patterns may affect health.
• Helped me reflect on how stress is carried in the body over time and the importance of boundaries and emotional awareness.

5. The Circadian Code

• Explores how circadian rhythms—sleep, light exposure, and meal timing—affect overall health and energy.
• Helped me make simple changes like finishing dinner about 3 hours before bed, getting morning sunlight, and keeping more consistent sleep and eating times.

If any of these books resonate with you, you may find the full breakdown helpful in the video here:

Dr. Erica 💜

Breast Cancer Thriver & Chiropractor

P.S. For extra guidance in your recovery, check out my rehab guides and Thriver Strength program HERE​

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