" Any reader should come to this book not because of the success of its lucky author, but because of that author’s
perseverance and heart.
This collection of short memoirs
(and even shorter aphorisms) reveals Dick’s generosity towards his friends and family, every patient he treats, and pretty much everyone else."
Gillian Kendall, Ph.D.
Dr.Weeder says, "Crowded with Luck is a vivid review of my life, the reason why at my 83 years of age, I always ask, how can I be so lucky".
Following the anecdotal portion of the book, a series of papers, some previously published, give insight into Dr. Weeder philosophy of life and motivation as founder of educational institutions, and leader in recognizing the role of the inmune system in health.
This is a shorter version of The Key to Cancer published in 2006.
'The Heart of the Key to Cancer', has a 2020 updating on the Oncology chapter by the original author Ian Okazaki, P.D.
"The most recent edition of “Key to Cancer” is a guide for patient empowerment and is more pertinent today than originally conceived.”
Joseph Carver, M.D. University of Pennsylvania November, 2019.
This book makes known the role of the inmune system on health. It is particularly written for those whose cancer is out of control. It is also highly useful for those wishing knowledge on the prevention of cancer or illnesses in general.
The Richard Weeder Cancer Education Foundation bases its program on this book.
We are proud to present the third edition of a best selling book by Richard S. Weeder.
The author wrote the first edition in 1988:
“Yet the denial of feelings is one way of blocking the chronic depression that can descend like a dense fog on those who deal day after day with sickness and death. It is better than not caring at all, better than burning out.
Only a few are tough enough to maintain both equanimity and caring for a lifetime; these renowned nurses and legendary physicians are saints of the medical profession. Cooper knew a few of them, and he wished he could be more like them. It took a lot of growing up.”
“Yet the denial of feelings is one way of blocking the chronic depression that can descend like a dense fog on those who deal day after day with sickness and death. It is better than not caring at all, better than burning out.
Only a few are tough enough to maintain both equanimity and caring for a lifetime; these renowned nurses and legendary physicians are saints of the medical profession. Cooper knew a few of them, and he wished he could be more like them. It took a lot of growing up.”
Richard S. Weeder
This book is written for the cancer patient to know the role of the inmune system on health. It is particularly written for those whose cancer is out of control. It is also highly useful for those wishing knowledge of the prevention of cancer or other illnesses.
"The most recent edition of “Key to Cancer” is a guide for patient empowerment and is more pertinent today than originally
conceived.” Joseph Carver, M.D. University of Pennsylvania November, 2019.
The Richard Weeder Cancer Education Foundation bases its program on this book.
Anyone caught up with the transmission of ideas comes to appreciate how carefully chosen words can have force and loveliness which enhance life and beautify human relationship.
I keep my eyes open and am occasionally dazzled by diamonds shining up from between the blades of turf.
The success of “Surgeon: The View from Behind the Mask” brought the author to Oprah Winfrey Show in 1988.
Surgeon republished in a third edition. The Key has been revised and republished in a second short edition as well as updated. His third book, "Crowded with Luck" is already available .
Question: Do I get a discount since I’m spending so much money?
Answer: Yes, free delivery on this online bookstore if more than $50 spent.