Review of Winning the War on Cancer

[Inthesar Rahman]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Winning the War on Cancer is a non-fiction health book by Sylvie Beljanski, a biologist aiming to find a way to stop the spread of cancer via natural remedies. The book explores and analyses natural remedies along with the author's father's journey of trying to solidify its position in a community where manufactured cures are the go-to in pharmaceutical treatments.

The beginning of the book briefly explains the history of the war on cancer, giving essential details about it from when the US President of the time signed off the war on cancer to the change in cancer cases confirmed over a set period of years. In addition, the introduction discusses any new developments in cancer, specifically what new forms the disease can take. From the introduction alone, the author did her research on the disease, using essential data to help give concise research details to the readers, especially those looking to go into the medical field.

I also noticed elements of it being a thesis for a University Course and an autobiography. The book tells the events that had happened in the author's youth, specifically the event where a SWAT team did a raid on her father's operating house. I could tell that the author was slightly in shock over said incident as it was the driving point to continue her father's research, showing a closeness to her father.

This book has many good qualities, making it an exciting read for different targets. The medical aspects and research notes on cancer are helpful to those who are studying in the medical profession, allowing a broader understanding of cancer and how the war on it started, the developments in cancer cases, and how the number of cases had increased over the years as well as the many forms of cancer, which is made significant with the many references and footnotes laced in the book. Additionally, during the author's notes, she wrote detailed notes on the two plants used to help with the natural remedies of the plant and how to use it to treat the many forms of cancer, which is also helpful for doctors. The autobiographical part of the book is suited for those wanting to know the author and her family, especially any significant event in her life. There is even a travel log about the many countries she visited for those interested in different countries around the world.

Throughout the book, it is detailed, and there is a significant lack of typos, spelling mistakes, and profanity, which helps maintain the formal tone the book tries to express. Any profanity used or spelling errors shown would bring the standard style down significantly and decrease the value to the readers. If I were to improve it, I would also add other natural remedies that the author's father had also discovered, as only showing one means there is a need for more variety in natural remedies. But that is only one change, as the book shows the knowledge of a pharmacist with its medical knowledge, the detailed log of a travel book and the recount of a diarist. I give this book five stars out of five and I highly recommend this book for those who want to know about natural remedies.

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Winning the War on Cancer
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[Joy Wendy]

Beljanski's book sheds light on alternative cancer therapies, offering hope and empowerment to those fighting against this devastating disease.