Review of Winning the War on Cancer

[Kenneth Onyenwe]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Winning the War on Cancer" by Sylvie Beljanski.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Sylvie Beljanski is the daughter of Dr. Mirko Beljanski, director of research at the Pasteur Institute in Paris. Sylvie Beljanski wrote Winning the War on Cancer to tell a story and share a wealth of knowledge started by her father. Dr. Mirko Beljanski was a biologist-biochemist who believed that a different approach, outside the conventional, should be pursued if we must find a solution to cancer. This belief motivated Dr. Mirko to establish a private research laboratory aimed at using integrative medicine to cure cancer. However, Dr. Mirko Beljanski's belief met strong opposition from the oncology community, pharmaceutical companies, and the government. This book is about one man's quest to cure cancer with natural plant extracts. Did he succeed? Was the opposition strong enough to stifle his dream? The rest of this book has an answer to the above questions.

In this book, I saw the importance of resilience and courage when pursuing a dream. Pao Pereira is the plant from which Dr. Beljanski made the extract that could cure cancer. The author would need a constant supply of this plant if she had to establish a foundation to carry on with her father's research. In trying to get this plant, the author moved from France to French Guiana and finally to Brazil. On this quest, she experienced cultural shock, slept in a mud house, and even had an accident at sea that capsized their boat. She never gave up until she found a supply of this rare plant in one of the remotest areas of Brazil.

Another thing I like about this book is the author's commitment to finding a lasting cure for cancer. What motivated me to purchase this book was the author's pledge to give 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of this book to her foundation. Sylvie's foundation was established to help advance research toward the eradication of cancer.

On the other hand, the author described the villagers in the Amazon Forest where the Pao Pereira is cultivated as "dirty." Well, I feel they are just a unique group of people who are not privileged to experience civilization. How can you label them "dirty" if they are the solution to the supply of the rare plant you are looking for? This is the only aspect of the book that I disliked.

This book was an eye-opener for me. The author explained that the monopoly pharmaceutical companies enjoy is because they have millions to fund research and clinical trials. Although this book contains some difficult-to-pronounce botanical names, the author simplified her writing with simple words for easy understanding. The editors of this book did great work with the editing. Considering the above, I am giving this book a rating of four out of four stars .

I recommend this book to cancer researchers. The information in this book may prove to be vital in helping humanity in its quest to defeat cancer. This book will also be helpful to medical practitioners who wish to employ integrative medicine in cancer treatment.

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[Oyedeji Funmilayo]

I appreciate the author for writing out this inspiring book. Cancer is a deadly disease and not everyone had the grace to survive it the way she did. Wonderful review Welldone!!!

[Amy Luman]

I haven’t read the book, but i do know that there are many types of cancer. Is she doing research that will cure them all?

[Christabel Benson]

This book is educational, I never knew that cancer is of different types, cancer is a bad disease I don't want anyone to experience a nice review.

[Stevenmusk]

it's a very realistic and sad truth that those who create cures for serious diseases are met by opposition from the government or the medical industry and are shut down to prevent them from getting a cure and stopping the flow of income. great book with priceless knowledge

[Mercy Udeokeke]

It's disheartening to see what Sylvie’s father went through at the hands of the French government. A treatment that most likely would have brought the cure for cancer.

[David Chijindu]

It's a sad reality that individuals who develop remedies for dangerous ailments face hostility from the government or the medical business and are shut down to prevent them from finding a solution and stopping the flow of cash. amazing book with essential knowledge

[Kenneth Onyenwe]

Winning the War on Cancer by Sylvie Beljanski details how to use integrative medicine in curing disease. I enjoyed every chapter in this masterpiece.

[Wamala Elijah Mul]

Regrettably, those who discover cures for lethal diseases are frequently met with antagonism from the government or the medical system, which frequently results in their efforts being thwarted. A fantastic book that is packed with insights that are of great value.

[Rosandra Hosein]

Lovely review! I'm currently reading this book. As a woman in the medical field, this author inspires me.