More than 1.5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer annually. In other words, the equivalent of the entire population of Philadelphia (and then some) receives a scary diagnosis — every single year.

Whether you’re a cancer patient yourself or know someone who is coping with the disease, you likely have a lot of questions. Every cancer is unique and presents a different set of challenges and treatment options. Often, it can be confusing to understand the prognosis and how the disease developed in the first place. If you ever have health-related questions, the first place to turn to is your doctor. But if you’re looking to dig deeper in your spare time, books can be a great resource.

If you search for cancer books on Amazon, over 20,000 results will populate. That’s an overwhelming amount of information! To help, The Mesothelioma Center combed through the top cancer books, looking at author accreditations, customer reviews, and best seller lists on Amazon and The New York Times. The result is the following list of the 12 best cancer books in the categories of nutrition, emotional support, and scientific information.

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