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Canada's most common genetic disorder — 1 in 9 are carriers
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Other Books of Interest
The books below are not available through CHS. However, many can be ordered on-line via stores such as amazon.ca and chapters.indigo.ca.
Medifocus Guide to Hereditary Hemochromatosis is a highly recommended resource for the person with Hereditary Hemochromatosis. Each guide has current and relevant Hereditary Hemochromatosis research organized into categories for easy reading. Free updates are provided for 1 year. The Medifocus Guide also provides an international Hereditary Hemochromatosis physician finder. A must have!
The Guide to Hemochromatosis is an excellent source of information about iron imbalances of all kinds, but especially hemochromatosis. A collaborative effort by the founders of the Iron Disorders Institute in the U.S., the book deals in pertinent scientific information as well as personal stories of trials with iron overload.
The Other Side of Eden is written by John Steinbeck IV, the namesake son of celebrated literary icon, John Steinbeck, and completed by his wife, Nancy, after John died during surgery. It contains vivid recollections of a tumultuous early life and reflections on his strained relationship with his remote, conflicted father and the connection of East of Eden to Steinbeck's real-life family. It is believed that the depression that plagued him (and his father before him) was caused by undiagnosed hereditary hemochromatosis.
Exposing the Hidden Dangers of Iron, by Eugene Weinberg, Ph.D., Professor of Microbiology, Indiana University, is an excellent introduction for medical professionals to the intricacies of iron in the various body systems. Containing a practical guide to diagnosis, it also includes such subjects as the treatment and management of iron-loading conditions, excellent reference charts, a large glossary of terms, additional resources, contact and treatment centers, and a complete bibliography.
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Books and Videos
Available Through CHS
The books and videos below may be ordered from:
Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
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Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 3Z5
Toll-Free (Canada): 1-877-BAD-IRON (1-877-223-4766)
Tel: (604) 279-7135
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Please make cheques / money orders payable to "The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society" (do not send cash in the mail). International prices are available on request.
The Bronze Killer (New Edition)
$20 CDN
Since this book was first published in 1989, thousands of families around the world have found The Bronze Killer to be a valuable resource. More than just the personal account of a family who have suffered through the ravages of this terrible disease, it has been a source of information, encouragement and enlightenment to many.
Included is Iron - The Other Side of the Story, which was the first "layperson's" reference to the genetic disorder that, if untreated, can lead to a destructive overload of iron in the body, far too often with fatal results. Recommended by physicians and clinics in Canada and further afield, The Bronze Killer earned high praise for the author in her 1991 citation for the Canada Volunteer Medal of Honour and Certificate of Honour.
The author of The Bronze Killer, Marie Warder, is the founder and President Emeritus of both the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society and the Haemochromatosis Society of South Africa. She is also the founder of the International Association of Haemochromatosis Societies, and she served for many years as the President of this organization. As such, she has assisted in the establishment of affiliated societies in several countries.
Note: The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society has a limited number of out-of-print First Edition copies of The Bronze Killer (ISBN 0889258856) for individuals who particularly want the first edition.
Ironic Health
$22 CDN
"An insightful look at how hemochromatosis affects so many different people. Very readable and interesting."
- Charm Cottingham, President Emeritus, Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
"Chris Whittington's comprehensive review of hemochromatosis in the real world, Ironic Health is a 'must read' for both patients and their doctors. Make it a point to read this one from cover to cover."
- Sandra Thomas, President / Founder, American Hemochromatosis Society
Hemochromatosis, The Story (CHS Video)
$21 CDN
Learn about the most common genetic disorder in the Caucasian population through the stories of families who have been afflicted and the history of the struggle of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society to bring awareness to the general public.
This video is a must for anyone lecturing to a group of people about Hemochromatosis or speaking in a teaching capacity. An excellent tool for support groups, libraries, counseling and health services.
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